Across
- 4. – He engaged in fishing, farming, and other small enterprises for livelihood.
- 6. – A court proceeding where Rizal was charged with rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy.
- 7. – The reformist group founded by Rizal that led to his arrest and exile.
- 8. – The sister who searched for and later discovered Rizal’s unmarked grave.
- 11. – The Irish woman who lived with Rizal in Dapitan.
- 12. – The study and collection of shells; Rizal collected and studied shells as part of his scientific work.
- 14. – Rizal’s farewell poem written before his execution.
- 16. – An engineering project by Rizal that provided clean water to the community.
- 17. – A secret society that sought Rizal’s support, but he opposed their armed revolution.
- 21. – Rizal established a school in Dapitan where he taught boys languages, mathematics, science, and values education.
- 23. – A plant cultivated by Rizal in Dapitan, used for making fiber (hemp) for ropes and textiles.
- 24. – His second novel, also cited during the trial.
Down
- 1. – He practiced medicine and treated many patients, including curing eye diseases.
- 2. – A Latin phrase meaning “It is finished.” These were the final words spoken by José Rizal before his execution, symbolizing the completion of his life’s mission and sacrifice for the Filipino nation.
- 3. – The prison where Rizal was detained before execution.
- 5. – The place where Rizal was executed.
- 9. – One of Rizal’s novels used as evidence against him.
- 10. – The American who brought Josephine to Dapitan for eye treatment by Rizal.
- 13. – The method of execution used by Spanish authorities.
- 15. – Rizal cultivated land in Dapitan and promoted modern farming methods.
- 18. – The controversial claim that Rizal withdrew his anti-Catholic writings before his death.
- 19. – The governor-general who approved Rizal’s death sentence.
- 20. – The governor-general who ordered Rizal’s exile.
- 22. – The date of Rizal’s execution.
