UNESCO's Mandate and Vision Quiz

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What was the main reason behind UNESCO's founding vision?

  • In response to racist and anti-Semitic violence during a world war (correct)
  • To foster scientific facts
  • To promote cultural diversity
  • To challenge freedom of expression

How does the text describe UNESCO's mandate after seventy years?

  • Outdated
  • Irrelevant
  • Relevant as ever (correct)
  • Limited to cultural heritage

What major challenges to peace and human rights are mentioned in the text?

  • Disregard for international alliances
  • Rejection of cultural norms
  • Intolerance, rejection of scientific facts, threats to freedom of expression (correct)
  • Lack of technological advancement

In the context of heritage conservation, what caused a decline in UNESCO's credibility according to the text?

<p>Lack of universal value in campaigns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made the nature of the campaigns unappealing according to the text?

<p>Overabundance of projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Heritage Tourism?

<p>Cultural heritage of the location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Weiler and Hall, what has been recently rediscovered as an important marketing tool in attracting travelers?

<p>Culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the examples given in the text relating to Heritage Tourism?

<p>Historical town tours with a ghost theme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do cultural attractions play an important role in tourism?

<p>To attract tourists with special interests in heritage and arts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 20th century, what change has been suggested regarding the objective of tourism?

<p>'Culture' is no longer the primary objective of tourism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following emphasized the contribution of culture, heritage, and arts to the appeal of tourist destinations?

<p>Weiler and Hall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization primarily provided extrabudgetary funds for medium-scale and large-scale projects used by UNESCO over the last 25 years?

<p>UNDP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the cultural heritages in the text?

<p>Machu Picchu (Peru) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of heritage includes monuments, buildings, archaeological sites, towns, books, artwork, and clothing?

<p>Tangible Heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is NOT represented in the list of cultural heritages mentioned in the text?

<p>France (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what location is Horezu Monastery located?

<p>Romania (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of heritage includes flora and fauna of a specific landscape?

<p>Natural Heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main predecessors of UNESCO?

<p>International Committee of Intellectual Co-operation, International Bureau of Education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what period was Singapore absent from UNESCO?

<p>1986-2007 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core visions of UNESCO as mentioned in the text?

<p>Ensuring every child has access to quality education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does UNESCO emphasize the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity?

<p>To promote peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is UNESCO's stance regarding freedom of expression?

<p>It is a fundamental right and crucial for democracy and development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an area that UNESCO focuses on to strengthen bonds among nations?

<p>Promoting cultural heritage and equal dignity of all cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria for a property to be considered of 'outstanding universal value' for inclusion in the World Heritage List?

<p>Represent a masterpiece of human creative genius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a property nominated for the World Heritage List exhibit?

<p>Unique testimony to a cultural tradition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstances does the Committee consider including a property on the World Heritage List under criterion (vi)?

<p>If it is associated with events or living traditions, ideas, beliefs, artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of natural features would be considered for inclusion on the World Heritage List?

<p>Physical and biological formations of outstanding universal value from the aesthetic or scientific point of view (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context would a natural heritage property be considered 'of outstanding universal value' according to the Convention?

<p>If it has become vulnerable under the impact of reversible change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a property fulfill in order to be considered for inclusion in the World Heritage List according to the text?

<p>Conditions of integrity set out below (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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