29 Questions
What was the main reason behind UNESCO's founding vision?
In response to racist and anti-Semitic violence during a world war
How does the text describe UNESCO's mandate after seventy years?
Relevant as ever
What major challenges to peace and human rights are mentioned in the text?
Intolerance, rejection of scientific facts, threats to freedom of expression
In the context of heritage conservation, what caused a decline in UNESCO's credibility according to the text?
Lack of universal value in campaigns
What made the nature of the campaigns unappealing according to the text?
Overabundance of projects
What is the main focus of Heritage Tourism?
Cultural heritage of the location
According to Weiler and Hall, what has been recently rediscovered as an important marketing tool in attracting travelers?
Culture
What is one of the examples given in the text relating to Heritage Tourism?
Historical town tours with a ghost theme
Why do cultural attractions play an important role in tourism?
To attract tourists with special interests in heritage and arts
In the 20th century, what change has been suggested regarding the objective of tourism?
'Culture' is no longer the primary objective of tourism.
Who among the following emphasized the contribution of culture, heritage, and arts to the appeal of tourist destinations?
Weiler and Hall
Which organization primarily provided extrabudgetary funds for medium-scale and large-scale projects used by UNESCO over the last 25 years?
UNDP
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the cultural heritages in the text?
Machu Picchu (Peru)
What type of heritage includes monuments, buildings, archaeological sites, towns, books, artwork, and clothing?
Tangible Heritage
Which country is NOT represented in the list of cultural heritages mentioned in the text?
France
In what location is Horezu Monastery located?
Romania
What type of heritage includes flora and fauna of a specific landscape?
Natural Heritage
What were the main predecessors of UNESCO?
International Committee of Intellectual Co-operation, International Bureau of Education
During what period was Singapore absent from UNESCO?
1986-2007
What is one of the core visions of UNESCO as mentioned in the text?
Ensuring every child has access to quality education
Why does UNESCO emphasize the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity?
To promote peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding
What is UNESCO's stance regarding freedom of expression?
It is a fundamental right and crucial for democracy and development
What is an area that UNESCO focuses on to strengthen bonds among nations?
Promoting cultural heritage and equal dignity of all cultures
What is one of the criteria for a property to be considered of 'outstanding universal value' for inclusion in the World Heritage List?
Represent a masterpiece of human creative genius
What should a property nominated for the World Heritage List exhibit?
Unique testimony to a cultural tradition
Under which circumstances does the Committee consider including a property on the World Heritage List under criterion (vi)?
If it is associated with events or living traditions, ideas, beliefs, artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
What kind of natural features would be considered for inclusion on the World Heritage List?
Physical and biological formations of outstanding universal value from the aesthetic or scientific point of view
In what context would a natural heritage property be considered 'of outstanding universal value' according to the Convention?
If it has become vulnerable under the impact of reversible change
What must a property fulfill in order to be considered for inclusion in the World Heritage List according to the text?
Conditions of integrity set out below
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