JERICO A.
SANTIAGO
BSHM4A
1. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:
a. Why did the Catholic Church actively oppose the passing of the Rizal Bill?
The Catholic Church actively opposed the passing of the Rizal Bill because they
perceived Jose Rizal's writings as a challenge to their influence in the Philippines, as his
works criticized the Spanish colonial regime and the friars who held power.
b. What provision from the Rizal Bill allowed the government to approve it that answers
the arguments provided by the Catholic Church?
The provision from the Rizal Bill that allowed the government to approve it and
address the Church's concerns was the stipulation that the study of Rizal's life and works
should be taught with religious neutrality, ensuring it would not promote any particular
religious belief.
c. Did the Church's views on the study of Jose Rizal's life and works changed over the
years? Why or why not?
The Church's views on the study of Jose Rizal's life and works have evolved over the
years, with some factions becoming more accepting as a means to promote patriotism
and national identity, while others remain critical due to Rizal's historical critiques of the
Church.
2. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:
a. What is the Rizal Law all about?
The Rizal Law mandates the study of Jose Rizal's life and works in educational
institutions in the Philippines.
b. Why do we need to study the Rizal Law?
We need to study the Rizal Law to foster a sense of national identity, understand the
historical context of the Philippines' struggle for independence, and promote critical
thinking and civic responsibility.
c. What can you benefit from studying Jose Rizal's life and works?
Studying Jose Rizal's life and works can benefit individuals by providing insights into
Philippine history, promoting patriotism, and encouraging critical thinking and analysis
of societal issues.
3. Why did Rizal consider Cervantes "the best writer of art and virtue" in his literary piece, "The
Council of the Gods (El Consejo del los Dioses)?" Justify your answer in no more than three (3)
sentences.
Rizal considered Cervantes "the best writer of art and virtue" in "The Council of the Gods"
because Cervantes' work, particularly "Don Quixote," satirized societal flaws and injustices,
aligning with Rizal's own views on the need for reform and social change through literature.
JERICO A. SANTIAGO
BSHM4A
4. What drove the Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal's literary works in their quest for national
identity? Justify your answer in no more than three (3) sentences.
Filipinos actively pursued Rizal's literary works in their quest for national identity because his
writings served as a source of inspiration, highlighting colonial injustices, advocating for
Filipino rights, and providing a foundation for the nationalist movement, fostering a sense of
unity and identity among Filipinos.
