1. Explain the reason why dr.

jose rizal was chosen and declared as the philippine national

hero

Jose Rizal became the Philippine national hero because he fought for freedom in a silent but
powerful way. He expressed his love for the Philippines through his novels, essays and articles
rather than through the use of force or aggression.He was a very amazing person at his time. He
was humble, fighting for reforms through his writings instead of through a revolution. He used
his intelligence, talents and skills in a more peaceful way rather than the aggressive way. It's
because the Americans want it. They proclaimed Rizal as the national hero so people in
Philippines would see him as a model, They would follow him; people would just study and
develop their talents and skills and they would never be aggressive or be against to the
Americans who are invading the Philippines that time. They preferred Rizal to be the national
hera who is silent rather that Aguinaldo who is Aggressive and may be against the Americans.

2. Compare and contrast the educational system during the Spanish period to our present
education system.

The Spanish Education system Primary instruction was made free and the teaching of Spanish
was compulsory. Education During the Spanish regime was privileged only to Spanish students.
Several educated Filipinos referred to as ilustrados began movements directed towards change
in the system of government in the Philippines. The present-day Philippine public education
system is based on the American system which was instituted right after the United States took
over the country from Spain through the Treaty of Paris

3. Explain the implications of the Spanish political philosyphy of the union of church and
state.

During the Spanish regime, there was union of church and state, The governor-general had
power over the church. However, it seemed that the church exercised more power than the
government and because of this; the government in the Philippines was called "Frailocracia," a
government controlled by the friars.

4. Enumerate and discuss briefly the reasons behind the Filipino revols against the Spanish
Government.

the Silang revolt in the Ilocos.

First Pampanga Revolt (1585). The abuses of the Spanish encomenderos (holders of
encomenderos ) Started the first revolt in Pampanga in 1585. Some brave Pampagueño leaders
plotted with. the people in Manila to enter Intramuros and kill all the Spanish officials there.
But the plot did not succeed. A native Filipina who was married to a Spanish soldier reported it
to the Spanish authorities. The masterminds were arrested and executed. This put an end to
the plan to stage a revolt.

Revolt Against the Tribute (1589). One of the earliest revolts against the tribute (residence tax)
started in Cagayan and locos in 1589. In that year, the Filipinos here revolted because of the
abuses of the tribute collectors. They killed many Spaniards. However, the Spanish governor,
Santiago de Vera, pacified the rebel patriots. He pardoned many of them and improved the tax
system.

Sumuroy's Revolt (1649-50). In 1649 the Visayan alcaldes mayor ordered to send them to work
in the Cavite naval shipyards. The Visayan men hated this order and did not like to leave their
homes and their families.

The Basi Revolt (1807). This was a most unusual revolt in Philippin history. It was all about the
love for a homemade wine from sugarcane called basi.

The Religious Revolt of Hermano Pule. (1840-41). This was the revolt for religious freedom in
the Tagalog provinces in 1840-41. It was led by Apolinario dela Cruz, popularly known as
"hermano Pule", of Barrio Pandak, Lukban, Tayabas (Quezon).

5. Identify and explain briefly at least 4 virtues of Rizal that you should possess as a student.

Instances in which he displayed courage, will-power, leadership and self abnegation are
admirable. Events revealing his honesty, love and faith in God, love for fellowmen and love
parents are shining virtues for everyone.