Review of Jose Rizal's Family and Education

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the life of Jose Rizal, focusing on his family background and educational journey.

Jose Rizal

Filipino nationalist and revolutionary, born on June 19, 1861.

Binyag (Baptism)

The act of baptizing Jose Rizal on June 22, 1861 by Fr. Rufino Collantes.

Francisco Mercado Rizal

Jose Rizal's father, born on May 11, 1818, and died on January 5, 1898.

Teodora Alonzo Realonda

Jose Rizal's mother, born on November 8, 1826, and died on August 16, 1911.

Ateneo Municipal

A prestigious college for men that Rizal attended; previously known as Escuela Pia.

GOMBURZA

Three Filipino priests (Gomez, Burgos, Zamora) whose execution inspired Rizal.

Companerismo

A student organization founded by Rizal to defend against insults from Spanish peers.

A La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth)

A poem written by Rizal that won first prize in a literary contest in 1879.

Segunda Katigbak

Rizal's first love, whom he met while studying in Calamba.

UST (University of Santo Tomas)

The university where Rizal studied philosophy, letters, and then medicine.

Sarsuwelang Junto al Pasig

A play performed by students at the Ateneo during the Immaculada Concepcion festival.

Rektor ng Ateneo

The position held by Padre Pablo Ramon, who guided Rizal's academic choices.

Leonor Rivera

Rizal's cousin and lover, referred to as Taimis in correspondence.

Aritmetika (Arithmetic)

One of the four subjects Rizal studied during his early education.

Medalya (Medal)

Awards received by Rizal during his academic achievements at Ateneo.

Pagpinta (Painting)

An artistic discipline studied by Rizal, under instructors like Agustin Saez.