Rizal: Family, Childhood, and Early Education (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and definitions related to Rizal's family, childhood, and early education as described in the notes.

Rizal's full name

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda.

Birthdate

June 19, 1861.

Birthplace

Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.

Death

December 30, 1896; executed in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park), Manila, at age 35.

Occupations

Writer, doctor (ophthalmologist), teacher, scientist, artist, reformist.

Family position

7th of 11 children.

Father

Francisco Mercado; born May 11, 1818 in Biñan, Laguna; hardworking farmer who leased land from the Dominicans.

Mother

Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda; Rizal's first teacher who encouraged poetry and learning.

Elder sister

Saturnina Rizal; eldest child who supported Rizal emotionally and financially.

Brother

Paciano Rizal; Rizal's brother, second child, who later became a revolutionary general under Emilio Aguinaldo.

Siblings (sample names)

Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, Soledad.

Ancestral home

Rizal's ancestral house in Calamba, a symbol of family heritage.

Family values

Education, patriotism, unity, respect, compassion for the poor, Catholic faith, pride in Filipino culture.

Childhood environment

Grew up in Calamba among rice fields, mountains, and Laguna de Bay; inspired appreciation of nature.

Early talents

Sketched and drew well; made clay figurines; read beyond grade level (fables, Bible stories, Spanish literature).

Early works (titles)

'Josephine Sleeping' (O ayang Dapitana); 'Triumph of Science over Death' (and its counterpart).

Rizal's early works (translations)

Early literary pieces such as 'Josephine Sleeping,' 'Oyang Dapitan,' 'Triumph of Science over Death'.

Childhood hobbies

Wrote poems, riddles, plays; Sa Aking Mga Kabata (1868) at age 8; played sungka, luxong tinik, kite flying.

First teachers in Calamba

Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda as the first teacher; private tutors Celestino and Lucas Padua; Leon Monroy later.

Private tutors

Maestro Celestino; Maestro Lucas Padua; Leon Monroy (former classmate of Rizal's father) who taught Spanish and Latin.

Early education in Biñan

Formal schooling with Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz; Rizal impressed by excelling in Spanish and Latin.

First Biñan day

On his first day, he replied 'A little, sir' when asked about his knowledge, earning ridicule but soon excelling academically.

Pilgrimage with father

Nine-year-old trip to Manila and Antipolo; first lake trip; mixed sense of wonder and superstitious fear.

Impact of early education

Laid a foundation for college in Manila and Europe; Rizal developed his intellect despite flaws in the Spanish system.

Cultural pride

Rizal's family rooted him in Catholic faith and pride in Filipino culture and heritage.

Ancestral lineage note

Ancestor Domingo Lam-co signifies mixed Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Malay, and Negrito heritage.

Early observation skills

Grew up observing nature closely, developing a sense of beauty and love for hometown.

Rizal's community role

Family emphasized responsibility to serve the community and country.

Education focus

Education was a top priority in the Rizal family and shaped his future.

Family influence on poetry

Mother Teodora encouraged Rizal to write poems and nurtured his literary talent.

Calamba to Biñan transition

Rizal moved between Calamba (family home) and Biñan (where formal schooling occurred).

Rizal's early schooling challenges

He faced ridicule as a young student but persevered to excel in languages and studies.

Names of siblings (quick recall)

Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, Soledad.

Early education summary

Calamba home education, Biñan formal schooling, private tutors, and early travels prepared him for higher studies.