Chapter 1 – Advent of a National Hero Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering the biographical details, family background, and ancestry of Dr. Jose Rizal as detailed in Chapter 1.

Dr. Jose Rizal

The Philippine National Hero and polymath genius (doctor, writer, painter, sculptor, teacher, historian, linguist, scientist, engineer) who fought for reforms through his writings.

The birth date of Jose Rizal, who was born on a Wednesday.

June 19, 1861

The birthplace of Jose Rizal

Calamba, Laguna.

The nickname of Jose Rizal.

Pepe

Pater Potativus

The date Jose Rizal was baptizedJune 22, 1861

by Fr. Rufino Collantes.

Fr. Rufino Collantes

The priest who baptized Jose Rizal.

Fr. Pedro Casanas

The godfather of Jose Rizal.

Francisco Mercado Rizal

The father of Jose Rizal, described as a hardworking farmer and businessman.

Teodora Alonso Realonda

The mother of Jose Rizal and his first teacher.

Paciano

Jose Rizal's only brother among his $11$ siblings.

7th child

The birth order position of Jose Rizal among the $11$ children.

Mixed Ancestry

The heritage of Jose Rizal, including Malay, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Indonesian, and Negrito roots.

Mercado

The original surname of Jose Rizal's family before Rizal was added.

Principalia

The social status and class to which the Rizal family belonged.

June 28, 1848

The date of the marriage of Jose Rizal's parents.