spanish colonial

1. GRUPO UNO
THE REVOLUTION ACCORDING TO
REYMUNDO MATA BY GINA
APOSTOL

2. I
OBJETIVOS
II
To promote an understanding of the historical
context of the Philippine Revolution, and its
relevance to contemporary Philippine society
and global political events.
To provide a detailed description of the social
and political conditions in the Philippines
during the Spanish colonial era, and the
events leading up to the Philippine Revolution
of 1896.

3. The Revolution According to Reymundo Mata" is to
provide a unique and personal perspective on a
pivotal moment in Philippine history. The book aims
to explore the lives of ordinary Filipinos during the
Spanish colonial era and their struggle for freedom
and independence. Through the story of Reymundo
Mata, the novel seeks to highlight the role of
individual heroes in the fight for national sovereignty.

4. Pregunta
y
Respuesta
(Question and Answer)

5. Who was the Spanish explorer who claimed the
Philippines for Spain in 1521?
Primero Pregunta
Respuesta: Ferdinand Magellan.

6. What was the main crop introduced by the Spanish in
the Philippines during the colonial period?
Segundo Pregunta
Respuesta: Tobacco

7. Who was the Filipino national hero who wrote the
novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" during
the Spanish period?
Tercero Pregunta
Respuesta: Dr. Jose Rizal

8. Who was the Filipino priest who led the Katipunan, a
secret society that aimed for Philippine independence
from Spain?
Quarto Pregunta
Respuesta: Andres Bonifacio

9. What is the full name of Dr. Jose Rizal?
Quinto Pregunta
Respuesta: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

10. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Triumph Gesticulating Obstreperous Heedless
I II IV
Cantankerous
III
V

11. 1. Why did the Noli Me tangere have such a big impression
on the narrator? Could you relate to the narrator’s
experience of reading? Why or why not?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
2. Have you ever felt the same about a book that you had
read? What book was it? Why did it leave such a huge
impression on you?

12. 3. What does the line, “ Art is reproach? Should we relate art
to society? Explain your view.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
4. When you read about how so many people were affected
by the novel Noli Me Tangere, what was your reaction?
Do you think a book can ever elicit such a strong
response in the Philippines?

13. 5. When the narrator says that the act of reading was a
historic act, what did he mean? Do you think this is true
even today?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
6. During those times, do you think you would have been
moved to fight against the government after reading the
novel?

14. 7. They say that the act of reading gives people more
empathy and makes them more critical and reflective. Do
you think this is true?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
8. Give this excerpt, what do you think is the importance of
literature to society? Is this still applicable today?

15. 9. Why is the Noli Me Tangere, a book that was banned in
the past, now a required reading in Philippine schools? Why
did the Catholic Church go against making the Noli a
requirement?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
10. Do you think there should ever be a time when certain
books should be banned? Why or why not

16. 9. Why is the Noli Me Tangere, a book that was banned in
the past, now a required reading in Philippine schools? Why
did the Catholic Church go against making the Noli a
requirement?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
10. Do you think there should ever be a time when certain
books should be banned? Why or why not

18. Grupo
Uno

19. Gracia
s