The Life and Works of Rizal - Semifinals Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering Jose Rizal's travels, literary works, Propaganda Movement association, exile in Dapitan, trial, and execution based on the semifinals reviewer.

SS Salvadora

The ship bound for Spain that Jose Rizal boarded on May 3, 1882, during his first travel abroad.

José Mercado

The name Jose Rizal used on his passport when leaving the Philippines for Spain in May 1882.

Hotel de la Paz

The hotel in Singapore where Jose Rizal stayed for two days after arriving on May 9, 1882.

City of Naples

The Italian city where Jose Rizal disembarked on June 11, 1882, marking the first European ground he set foot on.

Universidad Central de Madrid

The university in Spain where Jose Rizal enrolled to pursue degrees in Medicine as well as Philosophy and Letters.

Propaganda Movement

A reform movement led mainly by Filipino intellectuals in Spain during the late 19th century.

Marcelo H. del Pilar

A prominent Filipino reformist who became one of Jose Rizal's close associates in Spain.

Noli Me Tangere

The first Filipino novel focusing on Filipino customs and traditions, whose primary aim was to expose Spanish colonial injustices with social inequality as its major theme.

The Wandering Jew

An anti-clerical novel written by Eugène Sue that served as one of the key influences on Noli Me Tangere.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

A novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe focusing on slavery and its effects, which influenced Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.

Spoliarium

A painting by Juan Luna representing suffering, oppression, injustice, and loss of human dignity, which served as an influence on Noli Me Tangere.

Maximo Viola

Considered the Savior of Noli Me Tangere, he helped Rizal finish the novel and loaned him Php 300 for its publication.

Permanent Commission of Censorship

The body that recommended the official banning of Noli Me Tangere in the Philippines.

Governor-General Emilio Terrero

The Spanish Governor-General who requested a copy of Noli Me Tangere and assigned a bodyguard to protect Rizal during his first homecoming.

Don Jose Taviel de Andrade

The personal bodyguard assigned by Governor-General Emilio Terrero to protect Jose Rizal during his stay in Calamba.

Jose Ma Basa

A farmer exile from the Philippines met by Rizal in Hong Kong, known as the 'smuggler of revolutionary literature'.

Osei-san

The Japanese woman who became Jose Rizal's love interest during his stay in Japan in 1888.

Belgic

The English vessel Jose Rizal boarded on April 18, 1888, to travel to the United States.

Succesos de las Islas Filipinas

A historical work by Dr. Antonio de Morga located in the British Museum, which Rizal studied during his stay in London.

La Solidaridad (Association)

A reformist organization founded in Barcelona with Galiciano Apacible as President, Graciano Lopez Jaena as Vice President, and Jose Rizal as Honorary President.

Graciano Lopez Jaena

The founder of La Solidaridad, the official newspaper of the Filipino propagandists.

Los Agricultores Filipinos

Jose Rizal's first article written for La Solidaridad, which translates to 'The Filipino Farmers'.

Indios Bravos

An association framed by Rizal in Paris emphasizing that Filipinos should be proud of their race rather than ashamed.

El Filibusterismo

Jose Rizal's second novel, written over three years (1887–1891) and published in Ghent, Belgium.

F Meyer – Van Loo Pres.

The publisher in Ghent, Belgium who agreed to print El Filibusterismo on an installment basis.

Valentin Ventura

Known as the Savior of El Filibusterismo, he sent money to Rizal to finance the printing of the novel.

Captain Ricardo Carnicero

The Spanish military commander in Dapitan who supervised Rizal during his exile and treated him with respect.

Josephine Bracken

The companion of Jose Rizal who arrived in Dapitan with her foster father, George Taufer, seeking medical treatment.

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

A revolutionary figure who visited Rizal in Dapitan in 1896 to discuss the plans of the revolutionary movement.

Fort Santiago

The prison facility in Manila where Jose Rizal was detained after being arrested on his way to Spain.

Documentary Evidence

Written materials presented by the prosecution during Rizal's trial to link him to the revolutionary movement.

Testimonial Evidence

Oral testimonies presented by the prosecution to support charges connecting Rizal to the revolutionary movement.

Luis Taviel de Andrade

The Spanish officer chosen by Jose Rizal to serve as his legal counsel during his trial.

Nicolás de la Peña

The Judge Advocate who participated in the legal proceedings conducted against Jose Rizal.

Bagumbayan

The place of Rizal's execution by firing squad on December 30, 1896, currently known as Luneta or Rizal Park.

Governor-General Camilo de Polavieja

The Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines who authorized the execution order for Jose Rizal.

Mi Último Adiós

Meaning 'My Last Farewell', this is Jose Rizal's final poem written prior to his execution.

Consummatum est

A Latin phrase meaning 'It is finished' or 'It is completed', traditionally associated with Rizal's final words.

The Imitation of Christ

A book written by Thomas à Kempis that Jose Rizal gave to his sister Trinidad Rizal on the eve of his execution.