Question

Each question 5 sentences
1. Do you agree with Rizal’s presentation of our pre-colonial history? Why or why not?
2. How did Rizal envision the pre-colonial Filipinos? Why?

Answer 1

1. I agree with Rizal's representation of pre-colonial Filipino history as it highlights an important part of Filipino history that has not been highlighted in our accounts of history.

• His main point of contention was the idea that there are several cultural differences between the people of Spain and the Filipino people.
• Through his research, he points out that the Philippines was not a backward culture before the colonization by Spanish rule.
• In fact, he believes that even before the advent of the Spanish colonization, the Philippines had a rich and colorful culture that was relatively advanced compared to data from other native regions.
• This is supported by the various pieces of evidence found in history and the traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
• Rizal in turn challenges the colonist view and the ways in which we envision native regions and their people.

2. Rizal looks at Pre-colonial Filipinos as a treasure trove of culture, heritage, and color.

• He points out that Spanish colonization brought out a new sense of bureaucracy that only exploited the Filipinos and left them underdeveloped.
• He cites a loss of culture in the process and the very few attempts to shine a light on the lost practices of the region.
• He urges Filipinos to be proud of their heritage and understand who they were before colonization.
• There is no shortage of greatness in the heritage and culture that the pre-colonial Philippines had.
• Through the use of logic and fact, Rizal is able to change the way we view Filipino history.

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