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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Sample Reviewer for LET (Social Studies)

  

1.      Which is the fourth largest island in the Philippines, often visited by typhoons and with a very rugged interior?

a.      Negros

b.      Bohol

c.       Samar

d.      Leyte

 

2.      How has the fragmented nature of the topography of the Philippines affected the nation’s progress?

a.      No pattern in the state of economic progress can be drawn

b.      The state of the nation’s economic progress is more or less the same across region

c.       The state of economic progress differs across region

d.      Regions in the Northern part of the country are more economically progressive than those in the southern part

 

3.      Which region is in between the cordillera and Sierra Madre mountain ranges that are dominantly agri-based?

a.      Ilocos region

b.      Cagayan valley

c.       Cordillera Administrative Region

d.      Batanes Island

 

4.      The Philippines is in the Pacific plate as a consequence, it is prone to ________

a.      Flood

b.      Volcanic eruption

c.       Typhoons

d.      Earthquake

 

5.      In its mountain you mine gold. It also supplies most part of Luzon with fresh flowers and vegetables because of its climate. Which province is this?

a.      Apayao

b.      Benguet

c.       Mt. province

d.      Ifugao

 

6.      Complete this analogy: Nile River : World - ____________ - Philippines

a.      Bicol river

b.      Rio Grande of Mindanao

c.       Cagayan River

d.      Agusan River

 

7.      Which place in CALABARZON was named “special Science and Nature city” of the Philippines?

a.      Los Banos

b.      Tagaytay

c.       Pagsanjan

d.      Kawit

 

8.      Whaty is the Bukidnon plateau known for?

a.      Straberry Plantation

b.      Banana plantation

c.       Orchidarium

d.      Pineapple plantation

 

9.      Which one serves as the rice granary in Northeast Philippines?

a.      Cagayan Valley

b.      Nueva Ecija

c.       Car

d.      Ilocos Region

 

10.  Which CORRECTLY describe/s the Philippines?

I.        The topography of the Philippines is not monotonous in the sense that it is rugged.

II.      The coastline is long and rugged

III.    The word “variety” applies to its flora and fauna

IV.    Its climate is warm but some elevated parts of the country are cool.

 

a.      I, III, and IV

b.      I, II, and IV

c.       I, II, III, and IV

d.      II, III, and IV

 

11.  Which region is known for its “abelules” (woven baskets)

a.      Central Plain

b.      Cordillera

c.       Cagayan

d.      Ilocos

 

12.  Which characteristics are common to underdeveloped regions of the country?

I.        LACK OF INFRACTURE

II.      Preserved natural resources

III.    Lack of access to technologies, markets, and credits

 

a.      I, II, and III

b.      I and III

c.       II and III

d.      I and II

 

13.  Which province is identified with the treacherous mountain trail which is occasionally damaged by landslide during the rainy season consequently interrupting the delivery of fresh vegetable supply to the lowlands including Manila?

a.      Mt. Province

b.      Kalinga

c.       Benguet

d.      Ifugao

 

14.  Which province is helped developed by the advent of local and international tourists who go surfing in Siargao Island?

a.      Misamis Oriental

b.      Agusan Del Sur

c.       Surigao del Sur

d.      Surigao del Norte

 

15.  Which province in the CAR is known for its rich natural resources but its development is somehow hampered by several factors including tribal war?

a.      Mt. province

b.      Abra

c.       Kalinga

d.      Apayao

 

16.  Why is the Philippines described to have the largest diaspora network in the world?

a.      OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation’s economy

b.      A number of Filipinas marry foreigners

c.       Its insular nature makes its people live far apart

d.      About 11% of its population is overseas

 

17.  Which is the coldest continent?

a.      Asia, northern part

b.      Europe

c.       South Africa

d.      Antartica

 

18.  What are the effects of the sea and oceans of the European continent on World history?

I.        Europeans controlled vast majority of land in the world

II.      Europeans are known to be less carnivorous

III.    Traces of European culture are visible nearly everywhere in the world.

 

a.      I and II

b.      I and III

c.       II and III

d.      I, II, and III

 

19.  If Antarticais land of ice that reaches a thickness of about two kilometres, what conclusion can you draw?

a.      The oceans are full of fish

b.      Residents in there have already adapted to the cold environment

c.       The land is full of vegetation that has adapted to the environment

d.      Only scientist conducting research stay in Antartica

 

20.  Which statement on desertification is CORRECT?

a.      It is man-made ecological degredation

b.      It is synonymous to drought

c.       It is a natural hazard

d.      It is caused by low rainfall climate

 

21.  If you want to see the impact of the major religions of the world in people’s way of life, in which continent must you travel?

a.      Asia

b.      Australia

c.       North America

d.      Europe

 

22.  What does an anthropologist do when he studies society from an insider’s view?

a.      He interprets findings from the viewpoint of the society which he studies

b.      He uses other’s world view to interpret findings.

c.       He analyzes his findings against his own worldview

d.      He asks an insider to interpret research findings.

 

23.  Which place in China are said to be cradles of ancient civilization?

a.      Huang Ho and Yangtze Valleys

b.      Nile Valley

c.       Tigris-Euphrates

d.      Indus Valley

 

24.  Which province in the western coast of Luzon is virtually surrounded by sea waters and has become a center for big business and development projects like an export processing zone?

a.      Zambales

b.      Pampanga

c.       Bataan

d.      Mindoro

 

25.  The Philippine has many harbours and has one of the finest harbour in the world because of its __________

a.      Rugged land and mass

b.      Seas and Oceans

c.       Rivers

d.      Irregular coastline

 

26.  The Philippine Archipelago is located between ________ and __________

a.      Japan _ Korea

b.      Vietnam _ Thailand

c.       Taiwan _ Borneo

d.      South Korea _ Japan 

 

27.  Which is referred to as the stormy east?

a.      Negros and Samar

b.      Cebu and Bohol

c.       Leyte and Samar

d.      Samar and Iloilo

 

28.  The Philippines is comparatively a geographically hazardous place because it ______

a.      Has islands which are below sea level

b.      Has irregular coastline

c.       Has many active volcanoes

d.      Is surrounded by trenches

 

29.  Which is referred to as central Philippines?

a.      Central Plain of Luzon

b.      Palawan Region

c.       Visayan Island

d.      Romblon group of island

 

30.  From which region do people make a living out of lahar that flooded them during the Mt. Pinatubop eruption?

a.      Region I

b.      Region IV

c.       Region V

d.      Region III

 

31.  One geographical reason why the Philippines does not have enough rice supply is because ____________

a.      Its coast planes are barren

b.      It receives too much direct sunlight

c.       Its coast planes are narrow

d.      It does not have enough rivers for irrigation

 

32.  If Bukidnon – Lanao area is a plateau, Zamboanga is more of a/an __________

a.      Island

b.      Valley

c.       Archipelago

d.      Peninsula

 

33.  Which is known as the Tuna country?

a.      Palawan

b.      Davao

c.       Mindoro

d.      General Santos

 

34.  Which province has a underground river, green surrounding and white beaches, which lure tourist to come especially during dry seasons?

a.      Palawan

b.      Mindoro

c.       Bohol

d.      Davao Oriental

 

35.  Is the Philippines self-sufficient in its energy resource?

a.      No, while the country has several domestic energy resources, these are insufficient to meet its energy needs.

b.      Yes, the country has enough geothermal resources and hydroelectric resources

c.       No, the country remains dependent on important petroleum

d.      Yes, the country has a variety of domestic energy resources

 

36.  In the Philippines, pearl oysters are abundant around ___________

a.      Samar Island

b.      Babuyan Channel

c.       Sulu Archipelago

d.      Sulu Archipelago

 

37.  In which part of the country are people evacuated as you take the Licensure Examination for Teachers on account of a volcanic eruption?

a.      Zambales

b.      Camiguin

c.       Palawan

d.      Albay

38.  Which is the correct arrangement according to area from the largest to smallest?

a.      Luzon, Palawan, Mindanao

b.      Luzon, Samar, Mindanao

c.       Luzon, Mindanao, Samar

d.      Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan

 

39.  Which province attract people from Luzon because of its swimming pools that are naturally heated by hot springs?

a.      Biliran

b.      Laguna

c.       Palawan

d.      Ilocos Sur

 

40.  Which statement is true of Luzon?

a.      It is here where the highest mountain located.

b.      It is the second biggest island in the country.

c.       It is the third largest island in the country.

d.      It is the biggest island in the country.

 

41.  Which is a proof that man was in the Philippines as early  as early 21,000 years ago?

a.      China wares uncovered in Calatagan, Batangas

b.      Mummies found in Timbac Cave in Benguet

c.       Skull cap discovered in Tabon cave, Palawan

d.      Boat fragments excavated in Butuan river banks.

 

42.  How is the term acculturation defined?

a.      Occurrence of similarities between cultures that have neither contact nor history of “cultural borrowing”

b.      Abandonment of social custom, behaviour pattern, or belief that has long been part of a culture

c.       Ethnocentric grouping of traditions among diverse cultures.

d.      Cultural exchange that occurs when unlike cultures experience contact over an extended period of time.

 

43.  In which country do the pastoral industries play an important role in the economy?

A.      Canada

B.      Germany

C.      France

D.     New Zealand

 

44.  Which continent covers one-third of the Earth’s surface and is home to about 3 billion people?

a.      Europe

b.      Asia

c.       South America

d.      North America

 

45.  Which describes the Asia continent correctly?

a.      It has more land and people and a higher population density that any other continents

b.      It has two pronounced seasons, the dry and the wet season.

c.       The 4 “cradles of civilization” are all in it.

d.      Its people have a longer life expectancy than any other continent.

 

46.  The lighter, unpigmented skin most likely evolved in the temperature climate for what reason?

a.      To protect skin against sunburn

b.      To protect skin against sunlight

c.       To protect skin against sunlight and sunburn.

d.      To absorb more light

 

47.  Which of the following was known to man before the Neolitic period?

a.      Practice of agriculture

b.      Use of fire

c.       Making pottery

d.      Domestication of animals 

 

48.  From which do archaeologists reconstruct pre-history?

a.      Ethnic customs

b.      Tribal folklore

c.       Written records

d.      Excavated tool

49.  Which contributes to the worsening solid waste system?

a.      Clogged drainage

b.      Use of paper bags for marketing

c.       Emphasis on shopping convenience easy garbage disposal

d.      Frequent flood

 

50.  Which issue caused the estrangement of the relations between the Philippines and Malaysia in the past?

a.      The Philippine’s claim of Sabah

b.      The shaping of the federation of Malaya

c.       The founding of the MAPHILINDO

 

51.  Eastern Mindanao, third largest, bedwaters rises up the mountains of the Pacific Cordilleras and flows down northward cutting through the valleys of compostela and Agusan Provinces emptying to Butuan Bay

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Agno River

c.       Abra River

d.      Agusan River

 

52.  Northern Luzon, originates from the mountains of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya and drains the whole Cagayan Valley existing through the town of Aparri, Cagayan; longest in the country.

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Agno River

c.       Abra River

d.      Agusan River

 

53.  Northern Luzon, receives its tributaries from cordillera and drains Lepanto, Bontoc and Abra emptying to South China Sea

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Agno River

c.       Abra River

d.      Agusan River

 

54.  Northwest Luzon, its headwaters were up to cordillera south of Bengueth and flows down south draining the vast plains of Pangasinan; it receives its tributaries from the rivers of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac and Exits on Lingayen Gulf.

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Agno River

c.       Abra River

d.      Agusan River

 

55.  Central Mindanao, second largest but the largest river system in the country, rises in Bukidnon and flows south receiving its many tributaries along the way including the waters of two large lakes; lake Labas and Lake Buluan and drain the central Mindanao basin in the provinces of CotabatonadMaguindanao emptying to Ilana bay.

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Rio Grande de Mindanao

c.       Abra river

d.      Agusan River

 

56.  Central Luzon drains the vast fertile valleys and plains of Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan exiting to Manila Bay.

a.      Rio Grande de Cagayan

b.      Agno River

c.       Pampanga River

d.      Agusan River

 

57.  Originates from the town of Baler, Aurora and crosses the province of Quirino, Nueva Viscaya, Isabela and Cagayan on Northeastern Luzon; longest continous mountain range in the country.

a.      Sierra Madre

b.      Caraballo de Baler

c.       Caraballo del Sur

d.      Zambales Range

 

58.  Northern Luzon, extends from North to South and consists of the Central Cordillera, highest peaks are at the boundaries of Benguet, Abra, Kalinga, Ilocos Sur and Mt. Province.

a.      Zambales Range

b.      Sierra Madre

c.       Caraballo del Sur

d.      Tagaytay Range

 

59.  Originates in Baler Aurora and runs down south terminating at the south tip of the Luzon; includes Mt. Mayon, Isarog and Bulusan in the province of Albay, Camarines Sur and Sorsogon.

a.      Mindoro Range

b.      Caraballo del Sur

c.       Caraballo de Baler

d.      Zambales Range

 

60.  Begins in cape Bolinao, Pangasinan, extends southward along the Zambales coast and terminates in the Bataan Peninsula.

a.      Central Luzon Range

b.      Cape Bolinao Range

c.       Zambales range

d.       Bataan Range

 

61.  Southern Mindanao, separates the Allah and Koronal Valleys in South Cotabato

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       ZAMBOANGA Range

d.      Apo-Alip Range

 

62.  Southern Mindanao, stretches from Cotabato and forming the boundaries between South Cotabato, Davao del sur and Sarangani provinces.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       ZAmboanga Range

d.      Apo-Alip Range

 

63.  Panay island straddles from North  and to South and separates Antique from the other Panay island provinces

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       Panay Range

d.      Apo- Alip Range

 

64.  SouthwesternLuzon, crosses the provinces of cavite and Batangas; includes Mountains of Makiling in Laguna and Taal Volcano in Batangas.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Tagaytay Range

c.       Zamboanga Range

d.      Apo-Alip Range

 

65.  Central Mindanao forms the boundary of the Cotabato, Bukidnon and Lanaodel Sur provinces.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       Zamboanga Range

d.      Piapayungan Range

 

66.  Negros island extending from the Northwest to the Southeast and bisects Negros into two provinces with Mt. Canlaon as its highest peak.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       Zamboanga ranges

d.      Negros ranges

 

67.  Eastern Mindanao, extends along the eastern coasts of Mindanao from surigao del Norte down south to Davao oriental

a.      Diwata Range – Pacific Cordillera

b.      Roxas Range

c.       Zamboanga Range

d.      Apo – Alip Range

 

68.  Central Mindanao, runs through the length of Mindanao from North to South along the western boundary of the Agusan And Davao provinces.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Roxas Range

c.       Zamboanga Range

d.      Apo – Alip Range

 

69.  Mindoro Island stars at Mt. Halcon and Divides into three small ranges.

a.      Central Mindanao Range

b.      Mindoro Range

c.       Zamboanga Range

d.      Apo – Alip Range

 

70.  What is the power of the state to take property for public use with just compensation?

a.      Police power

b.      Taxation

c.       Eminent Domain

d.      Judicial review

 

71.  The right to a minimum wage is an example of a __________ right.

a.      Imperfect right

b.      Statutory

c.       Natural

d.      Constitutional

 

72.  The supreme court is to the present as __________is the Spanish period.

a.      Ecclesiastical Court

b.      Territorial Audencia

c.       Royal Audencia

d.      Commercial court

 

73.  All persons subject to legislation should be treated alike under like circumstances and conditions both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed” how is this termed?

a.      Class legislation

b.      Substantive due process

c.       Procedural due process

d.      Equal protection of the laws

 

74.  What is the voting age of the Filipino?

a.      21 and above

b.      14 and above

c.       18 and above

d.      6 and above

75.  Based on the classification of government which applies to the present Philippine government?

a.      Hereditary

b.       De jure government

c.       Consolidated

d.      De facto government

 

76.  Which of the following is unconstitutional?

a.      A regulation requiring the use of personal ID before entering a school.

b.      A law prohibiting professional from seeking employment abroad.

c.       A traffic rule preventing some cars to travel on a certain day.

d.      A person’s choice of abode limited by order of the court

 

77.  Which body ratifies or reject appointments made by the president?

a.      Civil service commission

b.      Congress

c.       Commission on Appointments

d.      Sandigan Bayan

 

78.  A vetoed bill repassed in congress becomes a law with a

a.      a majority vote of all the members of both houses.

b.      Two – third vote of all the members present constituting a quorum.

c.       Two – thirds vote of all the members of both houses

d.      Majority vote of all the members present constituting a quorum

 

79.  Which is the primary reason behind the constitutional policy on the prohibition of political dynasties?

a.      To give the electorate many alternative candidates to choose from

b.      To democratize election and appointment to positions in the government

c.       To put an end to the political career of traditional politicians

d.      To pave the way for young leaders to lead the country

 

80.  The Philippines benefit from international recognition of the archipelago doctrine by way of:

a.      Elimination of pockets of international waters between some of our islands.

b.      Decrease in the waters under the Philippine jurisdiction and area of responsibility

c.       Unlimited exercise of Philippine sovereignty over our exclusive economic zone.

d.      Automatic validation and recognition of our ownership of Sabah.

 

81.  It is the privilege of the president to address and appear before congress at the opening of its regular session. What do you call this address?

a.      Privilege speech

b.      Malacanang speech

c.       Inaguaral speech

d.      State of the nation Address

 

82.  Which is an executive check on hasty and ill-considered legislation?

a.      Partial veto

b.      Pocket veto power

c.       Veto message

d.      Veto power

 

83.  Under which type of right does the tight to life fall?

a.      Imperfect right

b.      Natural right

c.       Constitutional right

d.      Statutory right

 

84.  Which order of government correctly applies during the American regime?

a.      Civil, military, commonwealth

b.      Military, civil, commonwealth

c.       Civil, commonwealth, military

d.      Military, commonwealth, civil

 

85.  In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?

a.      Balanced and healthful ecology

b.      Rural development and agrarian reform

c.       Full public disclosure

d.      Private enterprise and incentives to needed investment

 

86.  In which order did the previous Philippine Republic come?

I.        The Philippine Republic under the Malolos Constitution

II.      The Philippine Republic under the Japanese – sponsored Constitution

III.    The Philippine Republic under the 1935 constitution

a.      I, II, III

b.      II, III, I

c.       I, III, II

d.      III, II, I

 

87.  With the basic principle on the rule of the majority, which one follows?

a.      The right of the majority to express their opinions is suppressed.

b.      The wishes of the majority prevail over those of the minority.

c.       The minority does not have the right to protest the acts of the majority.

d.      The majority is always right.

 

88.  Which order of government existed during the Japanese occupation?

I.        Military administration

II.      The Philippine Executive Commission

III.    The Japanese sponsored Republic of the Philippines

a.      I, II, III

b.      II, III, I

c.       II, I, III

d.      I, III, II

 

89.  Under which type of right to information on public matters classified?

a.      Social right

b.      Civil right

c.       Economic right

d.      Political right

 

90.  The only prominent mountain in the central plain of Luzon is

a.      Mt Pulag

b.      Mt. Banahaw

c.       Mt. Apo

d.      Mt. Arayat

 

91.  Which major region is called “the Land of Promise” because of its rich agricultural lands?

a.      Mindanao

b.      Visayas

c.       Central Plain of Luzon

d.      Luzon

92.  Which, according to some Filipino authors, may partly explain the tendency of the Filipino to be indolent?

a.      His colonial past

b.      The tropical climate

c.       The strategic Location of the country

d.      The poor economic condition

 

93.  Which correctly describes the topography of the Philippines?

a.      Short coastline

b.      No plain, all mountains, and hills

c.       Smooth physical features

d.      Rugged physical features

 

94.  Because of its natural resources the Philippine is basically a (an)_______

a.      Industrial

b.      Commercial

c.       Mining

d.      Agricultural

 

95.  which provinces in the western coast of Luzon is virtually surrounded by sea waters and has become a center for big business and development processing zone?

a.      Mindoro

b.      Bataan

c.       Zambales

d.      Pampanga

 

96.  When compared with other countries in size, the Philippine is bigger than

a.      Malaysia

b.      South Korea

c.       Thailand

d.      Japan

 

97.  The place where the maximum intensity of an earthquake is felt is called a (an)

a.      Plate

b.      Epicentre

c.       Focus

d.      Hypocenter

 

98.  Which word or phrase does NOT apply to the Philippines?

a.      Archipelago

b.      Landlocked

c.       Irregular coastline

d.      Rugged land mass

 

99.  The largest river system is found in

a.      Mindanao

b.      Visayas and Mindanao

c.       Luzon

d.      Cagayan

 

100.    You want to see underground caves and river. Where should you go in the Philippines?

a.      Benguet

b.      Palawan

c.       La Union

d.      Cagayan

 

101.    Which region is said to offer limited economic opportunities because it is a narrow strip of land surrounded by mountain rangers and sea and so its inhabitants are known to be adventurous, hardworking and frugal?

a.      Cagayan Valley

b.      Bicol Region

c.       Ilocos Region

d.      National Capital region

 

102.    Which province is now linked to the island of Samar because of the construction of San Juanico Bridge?

a.      Leyte

b.      Southern Leyte

c.       Capiz

d.      Negros Oriental

 

103.    Where in the Philippines are huge marble deposits found?

a.      Guimaras

b.      Romblon

c.       Davao

d.      Benguet

 

104.    Of the Philippine agricultural products which has been a leading export?

a.      Abaca

b.      Fabric

c.       Tobacco

d.      Copra

 

105.    Which river drains Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan?

a.      Rio Grande de Bulacan and its tributaries

b.      Rio Grande de Nueva Ecija and its tributaries

c.       Rio Grande de Pampanga and its tributaries

d.      Agno Grande and its tributaries

 

106.    The island province used to be a sub-province of Ilo-Ilo and known for its sweet mangoes. Which province is referred to?

a.      Antique

b.      Capiz

c.       Guimaras

d.      Eastern Samar

 

107.    Which group is describd to be one that comes from a region with limited economic opportunities and so migrates to some greener valleys like Mindanao and Hawaii?

a.      Tagalong

b.      Bicolano

c.       Visayano

d.      Ilocano

 

108.    In what region are the cities of Dagupan, Laoag, San Carlos and San Fernando?

a.      I

b.      CAR

c.       III

d.      II

 

109.    Which is a landlocked, mountainous and hilly province in the north frequently exposed to extensive landslide which endanger human lives and agricultural crops?

a.      Batanes

b.      Cagayan

c.       Benguet

d.      Isabela

 

110.    Who was the Filipino native who wanted to be a priest but was rejected because he was a native and so formed a religious brotherhood?

a.      Andes Malong

b.      Juan Sumuroy

c.       Apolinario de la Cruz

d.      Pedro Almazan

 

111.    HJow many constitutional government did the government have since the Malolos Republic?

a.      4

b.      6

c.       5

d.      3

 

112.    To eliminate graft and corruption you would like the practice of subjecting outgoing government official to investigating during the Spanish period revived. Which would you revive?

a.      Residencia

b.      Visitator

c.       Royal Adiencia

d.      Visita

 

113.    In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE  produced?

a.      Ferdinand Marcos

b.      Visitor

c.       Royal Adiencia

d.      Visita

 

114.    The small scattered  settlements of early Filipinos under the patriarchal rule of the datu was called

a.      Barangay

b.      Purok

c.       Pueblo

d.      Sangay

 

115.    Which is not a feature of the 1986 Philippine Constitution?

a.      Unicameral legislature

b.      Provision of people power

c.       Accountability of public officers

d.      Provision on social justice, human resources, labor, education, human rights

 

116.    Which factor among other could have contributed to the easy Spanish conquest of the Philippines?

a.      The intellectual inferiority of Filipino leaders

b.      The Spanish missionaries’ coercion of Filipinos to accept faith

c.       Legaspi’s conciliatory policy in dealing with the Filipinos

d.      The intellectual superiority of the Spanish leaders

 

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Rizal’s Life

 

1.      What does the name Rizal means?

Rizal means green field

 

2.      Who was Rizal’s first teacher?

His mother/ Teodora Alonso Realonda Rizal

 

3.      Why did Rizal study medicine at University of Santo Tomas?

Because he liked to become a physician so that he could cure his mother’s failing eye.

 

4.      Who was the kind German Protestant Pastor who befriended Rizal near Heidelberg?

Professor Ferdinand Bluementritt

 

5.      Name a painting of Juan Luna, where is Rizal posed as a model?

Spoliarium

 

6.      Why the Spanish Governor General Emilio Terrero did advised Rizal to leave Calamba in 1888?

Because his enemies, particularly the friars, hated him because of his novel Noli Me Tangere. This novel exposed  the evil deeds of some bad friars.

 

7.      What did Rizal dislike in the United States?

One thing he did not like in America was that the negroes did not enjoy equal rights with the white Americans.

 

8.      Why did Nellie Bousted reject Rizal’s proposal of marriage?

Nellie rejected his proposal because he refused to become a protestant like her and her mother did not like him as a son in law.

 

9.      What were the reasons why Rizal left Brussels and lived in Ghent?

Because it was cheaper to print his second novel, El Filibusterismo

 

10.  What was the civic society of Filipino patriot founded by Rizal in Tondo, Manila in 1892?

On the night of July 3, Rizal founded the Liga Filipina in Tondo, Manila. Its aims were:1) to unite the Filipinos; 2) to help each other in time of need; 3) to protect themselves from injustice; 4) to promote education, agriculture, and commerce, and  5) to work for reform

11.  Who was the Spanish Governor general who exiled Rizal to Dapitan?

On july 7, 1892 Rizal was arrested by order of Governor General Despujol. He was deported to Dapitan, an isolated town in Mindanao.