UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines

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Which animal is NOT mentioned as a rare sighting at Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary?

  • Crocodile (correct)
  • Philippine eagle
  • Flying fox
  • Tarsier

Where is Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary located?

  • Batanes
  • Bohol
  • Palawan
  • Davao Oriental (correct)

What type of UNESCO site is the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo?

  • Historical
  • Natural
  • Political
  • Cultural (correct)

How many threatened and endemic species of animals and plants are found in Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary?

<p>1,380 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the top reasons for Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary being included in the list of heritage sites in the Philippines?

<p>It represents a complete and highly diverse mountain ecosystem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which style is the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao known for?

<p>&quot;Fortress baroque&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva completed?

<p>1797 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which church is characterized by extravagant coral-block buttresses and ornate stone finials?

<p>Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion (A), Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Ilocos Sur?

<p>85-step stairway leading to Virgin Mary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which church is known for its fusion of western Baroque style with Filipino folk motifs?

<p>Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What architectural feature was added to Paoay Church in the second half of the 18th century?

<p>Coral stone bell tower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Church of San Agustin located?

<p>Intramuros, Manila (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary location

Located in Davao Oriental, Philippines.

Rare sighting at Hamiguitan

Crocodiles are not a rare sighting.

UNESCO site: Church of Santo Tomas

A cultural UNESCO site.

Hamiguitan endangered species

1,380 threatened and endemic species.

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Church of Santo Tomas style

Known for 'Fortress Baroque' style.

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Santo Tomas de Villanueva completion

Completed in 1797.

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Paoay Church addition

Coral stone bell tower added in late 1700s.

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Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion feature

85-step stairway to Virgin Mary.

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Church of San Agustin Location

Intramuros, Manila.

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Hamiguitan's inclusion reason

Complete, diverse mountain ecosystem.

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Church of Santo Tomas style fusion

Western Baroque & Filipino folk motifs.

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Church with coral buttresses

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion.

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