UIA Member Sections and Regions Quiz

What is the maximum number of cities that can be preselected to host the UIA World Congress and General Assembly?

3 (correct)
2
No specified maximum
4

Which organization selects the host city for the next World Congress from the preselected cities?

The host city from the previous year
The Joint UNESCO-UIA Committee
UNESCO
The UIA (correct)

Who formally announces the elected city as the World Capital of Architecture?

The elected city itself
The Joint UNESCO-UIA Committee
The UIA
The Director-General of UNESCO (correct)

What is the primary obligation of the city designated as the World Capital of Architecture?

To propose a program of activities for the year of celebrations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the program of activities proposed by the designated city?

To create new synergies between culture and architecture in an increasingly urbanized world (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture label signify for the designated city?

It is a recognition that the city has always encouraged an approach to architectural production with values and efforts advocated by UNESCO and the UIA (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the headquarters of the UIA located?

Paris, France (B) Signup and view all the answers

When was the UIA founded?

28 June 1948 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current president of the UIA (2021-2023 term)?

José Luis Cortés from Mexico (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which region does Western Europe belong to in the UIA's geographical grouping?

Region I: Western Europe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Council within the UIA?

Responsible for managing and directing the affairs of the Union between Assembly meetings (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which United Nations agency recognizes the UIA as the only global architecture organization?

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the events committed by the city of Rio de Janeiro?

Promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Copenhagen being named the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2023?

It will continue the efforts initiated by Rio de Janeiro (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the partnership agreement between UNESCO and the UIA?

To designate host cities of UIA World Congresses as World Capitals of Architecture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What event is held approximately halfway between the triennial UIA World Congresses?

UIA International Forum (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where was the first UIA International Forum held?

Baku (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the UIA World Congresses?

The text does not provide information about the purpose of the UIA World Congresses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandate of the Joint UNESCO-UIA Committee regarding the World Capital of Architecture?

To approve the city's programme and ensure it responds to the reasons for designation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key benefits of being designated as the World Capital of Architecture?

The city becomes a global forum for promoting sustainable urban development (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a group involved in the activities and events hosted by the World Capital of Architecture?

Engineers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the stated benefit of the World Capital of Architecture designation for the city's image?

It enhances the city's image and receives worldwide attention (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which UN Sustainable Development Goal is specifically mentioned in relation to the World Capital of Architecture?

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which city was the first to receive the designation of World Capital of Architecture?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of World Architecture Day?

To raise awareness about issues concerning cities and habitat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme for World Architecture Day 2022?

Architecture for Well-being (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is World Architecture Day celebrated?

In parallel with UN World Habitat Day (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the UIA's commitment regarding the theme for World Architecture Day 2022?

To use evidence-based design to promote health in buildings and cities (B) Signup and view all the answers