Cultural Heritage and Property Quiz

It encompasses all cultural property preserved and developed over time, passed on to future generations. It represents the collective identity of a people and nation.

Any product of human creativity that reflects a people's or nation's identity, including buildings like churches and mosques, schools, natural history specimens, and sites. It can be public or private, movable or immovable, tangible or intangible.

Cultural property with historical, archival, anthropological, archaeological, artistic or architectural value, including antiques and natural history specimens. It can be both Philippine and foreign origin.

Refers to the knowledge, skills, and creativity of a people, passed down through practice, representations, expressions, and associated objects. It's essential for cultural sustainability.

A cultural property with historical, aesthetic, scientific, technical, social and/or spiritual values that unify a nation and create a sense of national pride.

A process of identifying and recording a community's cultural resources, like historic buildings, traditions, and art forms.

A collection of data and information about a community's cultural heritage, used for preservation and future reference.

Cultural mapping helps communities understand their cultural heritage, conserve it, and develop plans for its protection.

A cultural profile provides a baseline for understanding a community's cultural resources, informing development plans.

Gathering information about cultural resources, classifying them, and analyzing the data to create a comprehensive profile.

A policy prioritizing Filipino ownership and control of national patrimony, ensuring the preservation and realization of dignity for Filipinos. This policy aligns with the Philippine Constitution.

Resources that contribute to the cultural identity and richness of a community, encompassing tangible and intangible elements like historical sites, prominent personalities, museums, and traditions.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has the authority to regulate activities that threaten the preservation and conservation of Philippine cultural heritage.

The history and development of a local government unit (LGU), encompassing its historical landmarks, archives, prominent officials, and cultural initiatives.

The National Museum focuses on studying, preserving, and showcasing the nation's art, culture, and history. It also implements government decrees related to cultural property preservation and restoration.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) approves the designation of historical sites and structures like national shrines and landmarks. It also regulates the preservation and conservation of historical resources.

The importance of a cultural property in relation to its historical, aesthetic, scientific, technical, social, and/or spiritual values for the community.

Guidelines used to determine the significance of cultural properties for preservation and recognition. One field of significance (historical, aesthetic, scientific, technical, social, or spiritual) is sufficient for UNESCO recognition.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) is responsible for preserving and safeguarding the country's historical legacies. Their tasks include historical research, conservation, restoration, and public education about historical sites.