5 Questions
When was the Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras declared as a World Heritage Site?
1995
Which church was completed in 1607 and is the oldest stone church in the Philippines?
San Agustin Church
Which architectural style of the churches is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen?
Miag-ao Church
Which church was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1973?
Paoay Church
"For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains." Which site does this statement refer to?
Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras
Study Notes
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines
- The Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras was declared as a World Heritage Site (no specific date mentioned)
Oldest Stone Church in the Philippines
- The oldest stone church in the Philippines was completed in 1607
Architectural Style of Philippine Churches
- A unique architectural style of Philippine churches is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen
UNESCO World Heritage Site Declaration
- In 1973, a church was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras
- The site has been cultivating rice for 2,000 years, with fields following the contours of the mountains
- This site refers to the Ifugao high rice fields
Test your knowledge about the World Heritage Site, the Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras, which has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and embodies a delicate social balance and sacred traditions. Explore the history, cultural importance, and agricultural significance of this iconic landscape.
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