Chapter 4: Rizal's Life - Higher Education and Life Abroad

Vocabulary flashcards covering Jose Rizal's early education in Biñan, higher education at Ateneo Municipal and the University of Santo Tomas (UST), and his major literary works and accomplishments.

Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz

The former teacher of Paciano who ran a school in a Nipa house in Biñan; described as a tall, lean, long-necked disciplinarian who wore a sinamay shirt woven by Batangas women.

Pedro

The teacher's son in Biñan who laughed at Jose Rizal's initial Spanish and Latin responses, later challenged Jose to a wrestling fight, and was defeated by Jose.

Andres Salandanan

A classmate of Rizal in Biñan who challenged him to an arm-wrestling match and defeated him, nearly cracking Rizal's head on the sidewalk.

Juancho

A master painter and father-in-law of Maestro Justiniano who took Jose Rizal and Jose Guevarra as apprentices in painting.

Talim

The motorboat Jose Rizal took to return to Calamba after finishing his studies in Biñan.

Father Magin Fernando

The school registrar at Ateneo Municipal who initially refused Jose Rizal's admission because he was late for registration and was sickly and small for his age.

Perez Burgos

The nephew of Father Burgos whose intercession allowed Jose Rizal to be admitted into Ateneo Municipal.

Externos

Non-boarder students at Ateneo Municipal, who were assigned to the Carthaginian Empire group.

Internos

Boarder students at Ateneo Municipal, who formed the Roman Empire group.

Emperor

The highest student rank obtainable within the Roman Empire or Carthaginian Empire academic competition at Ateneo.

Father Jose Bech

Jose Rizal's first professor at Ateneo Municipal.

Santa Isabel College

The school where Rizal took private Spanish lessons during leisure hours, paying three pesos to improve his proficiency.

The Count of Monte Cristo

A novel by Alexander Dumas about Edmond Dantes that stirred Rizal's imagination during his second year at Ateneo.

Travels in the Philippines

A book by German scientist-traveler Dr. Feodor Jagor that observed Spanish colonization defects and prophesied that Spain would lose the Philippines to America.

Universal History

A historical work by Cesar Cantus that Don Francisco purchased for Jose Rizal to read while studying at Ateneo.

Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez

A professor and scholar at Ateneo whom Jose Rizal considered his best professor and who inspired him to study hard and write poetry.

Through Education the Motherland Receives Light (Por la Educacion Recibe Lustre la Patria)

A poem written by Rizal in April 1876 at age 15, portraying education as a vital force for national progress, virtue, peace, and enlightenment.

Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration)

A poem written by 14-year-old Jose Rizal in 1874 dedicated to his mother on her birthday, inspired by her release from prison.

Al Niño Jesus (To the Child Jesus)

An eight-verse Spanish poem written by Jose Rizal in 1875 at age 14, addressing the child Jesus in the manger.

A La Virgen Maria (To the Virgin Mary)

A prayer-poem composed by Rizal on December 3, 1876 at age 15, reflecting on the Virgin Mary as a source of comfort and guidance.

Felicitacion (Felicitation)

A poem written by 14-year-old Rizal in 1875 to congratulate his brother-in-law Antonio Lopez, husband of his sister Narcisa.

El Embarque: Himno A la Flota de Magallanes

A historical poem written on December 5, 1875 about Ferdinand Magellan's fleet, which was Rizal's first poem to be read in a public program at Ateneo.

Y Es Español: Elcano, Primiero en dar la Vuelta

A poem written by Rizal in December 1875 honoring Juan Sebastian Elcano for completing the first circumnavigation of the world.

El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Jolo

A poem written in December 1875 celebrating General Urbiztondo's victory over the Moros led by Sultan Mahumat of Jolo.

Sacred Heart of Jesus (Rizal's Carving)

A 9-inch statuette carved from batikuling wood by 14-year-old Rizal in 1875 using a pen knife, which remained with him in Fort Santiago until his execution day.

Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town)

A nostalgic poem written in 1876 expressing Jose Rizal's love, appreciation, and childhood memories of his hometown, Calamba.

Alianza Intima Entre la Religion y la Buena Educacion

A poem written in 1876 emphasizing that education must be tied to religion and faith in God.

El Cautiverio y el Triunfo: Batalla de Lucena y Prison de Boabdil

A martial poem composed in 1876 describing the defeat and capture of Boabdil, the last Moorish sultan of Granada.

La Entrada Triunfal de los Reyes Catolicos en Granada

A poem written in 1876 recounting the victorious entry of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel into Granada.

Un Dialogo Alusivo a la Despedida de los Colegiales

The last poem written by Jose Rizal at Ateneo in 1877, capturing a poignant farewell to his classmates.

Perito Agrimensor

The vocational title meaning 'expert surveyor' that Rizal completed with 'Excellent' grades at Ateneo while simultaneously enrolled at UST.

Artistic-Literary Lyceum of Manila (Liceo Artistico-Literario)

A society of artists in literature that hosted the 1879 poetry contest won by Jose Rizal.

To the Filipino Youth (Sa Kabataang Pilipino / A La Juventud Filipina)

Rizal's 1879 contest-winning poem appealing to Filipino youth to unleash their talents, for which he won a feather-shaped silver pen decorated with a gold ribbon.

The Council of the Gods (El Consejo de los Dioses)

An allegorical play written by Rizal that won first prize in 1880 at the Cervantes centenary competition by placing Homer, Virgil, and Cervantes on equal merit.

Junto al Pasig (Beside the Pasig)

A religious zarzuela/drama written by Rizal and staged by Ateneans on December 8, 1880, featuring the character Leonido driving out Satan.

A Filipinas

A sonnet written in 1880 praising the natural beauty of the Philippines and calling on artists to glorify the nation.

Spanish Civil Guard Incident

An encounter in Calamba where a Guardia Civil whipped Rizal on the back with a stingray tail (buntot pagi) for failing to greet him on a dark street.