Life and Works of Rizal

John Michael P. Apao

Instructor

Chapter 7
A. To what does each of the following refer?
___________Rizal______________ __1. The surname used by the young Jose
when he enrolled at Ateneo
______Bachiller en Artes_ __________2. The course Rizal completed at Ateneo
_________Emperor________________3. Title conferred to the best student in
competing academic teams in Rizal’s class
________”Ratio Studiorum”_________4. Instructional method utilized at Ateneo
to train students academically and spiritually
___ Ad majorem dei___________5. Basic aim in Atenean education during
time of Rizal
_Father Francisco Paula de Sanchez__6. Jesuit teacher who honed Rizal’s talent
in poetry
__ _Agustin Saez______________7. Rizal’s teacher in painting while he was
student in Ateneo
_Racial Pride, Monastic Discipline
Seclusion of Boarding ______________8. Academic honors Rizal received from
Ateneo
____ _Escuela Pia____________ ____9. Former name of Ateneo Municipal

__ Tio Manuel_________________10. Rizal’s mentor in gymnastics and

fencing.
B. Provide the necessary details to complete the following topics
Factors Responsible for Rizal’s Academic Triumph at Ateneo
11._ Racial pride___________________________________
12._Monastic discipline______________________________
13. Seclusion of boarding school life________________ __
Values Rizal Imbibed as an Atenean Student
14._ Fairness __________ ______
15.__Justice____________________
16.__Reason____________________
Vital Components of Prudent Education according to Rizal
17._ Education for truth and knowledge______________
18._ Education for refinement_____________ ______
19._ Education for love of ones country_______________
Values of Religion to Education
20._Good education naturally goes along well with religion._
21._There is a strong relationship between academics and faith _

Rizal’s Extra-curricular activities at Ateneo

22.__An “emperor” inside the classroom, a campus leader outside___
23.__ An active member, later secretary, of a religious society, the Marian
Congregation
24.__Devoted to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the college patroness.
25.__ Engaged in gymnastics and fencing under his sports-minded Tio Manuel.__
C. Point out Rizal’s principal message in each of the following poems..

26-30 Un Recuerdo a Mi Pueblo

In the poem “Un Recuerdo a Mi Pueblo” he fondly reminisces about his
hometown and its natural surroundings, including the lagoons, the white lilies,
the lakes, rivers and woodlands he explored as a child. He equates a happy
childhood with the town and its environment and ends with the wish that God
would keep its innocence safe forever.

31-35. La Intima Alianza Sobre la Religion y la Buena Education

In the poem La Intima Alianza Sobre la Religion y la Buena Education, Rizal
shared his thought about the importance of education to enlighten the nation
which was useful to gain societal freedom for every nation. It may also provide us
the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to expand the horizon of our
thoughts. However, this would not be enough to be properly educated. Rizal
thought that there was really an intimate alliance between religion and good
education.
36-40. Por la Education Recibe Lustre la Patria

Rizal wrote the poem ‘Por La Educación (Recibe Lustre La Patria)’ to

highlight the importance of education to the country and its citizens. To read the
English translation of this poem, see Education Gives Luster to Motherland.
41-45. Mi Primera Inspiracion
Most likely, “Mi Primera Inspiracion” was the first poem Jose Rizal had written
during his stint at Ateneo. This poem was written in honor of his mother’s
birthday as suggested by the terms “perfume of the flowers”, “the songs of the
birds”, “feast your day of bloom” and “festive day”. Jose Rizal’s poetic verses
show his eternal love and appreciation for his mother. This was somewhat his way
of paying tribute to all the efforts for him of her dear mother.