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The Role of International Organizations in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Which international organization is responsible for coordinating and promoting the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

UNESCO is the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating and promoting the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.

What is the main objective of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?

  1. To promote the commercialization of intangible cultural heritage

  2. To protect intangible cultural heritage from natural disasters

  3. To ensure the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of intangible cultural heritage

  4. To safeguard intangible cultural heritage and promote its transmission to future generations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is to safeguard intangible cultural heritage and promote its transmission to future generations.

What are the five domains of intangible cultural heritage identified by UNESCO?

  1. Oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe

  2. Oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, traditional craftsmanship

  3. Oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, traditional medicine

  4. Oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, traditional food


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The five domains of intangible cultural heritage identified by UNESCO are: (1) Oral traditions and expressions, (2) Performing arts, (3) Social practices, rituals and festive events, (4) Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, and (5) Traditional craftsmanship.

What is the role of States Parties in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under the UNESCO Convention?

  1. To identify and inventory intangible cultural heritage

  2. To provide financial assistance to communities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  3. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States Parties to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage have the responsibility to identify and inventory intangible cultural heritage, provide financial assistance to communities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, and promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations.

What is the role of communities in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under the UNESCO Convention?

  1. To identify and inventory intangible cultural heritage

  2. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  3. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  4. To participate in the decision-making process related to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communities have the right to participate in the decision-making process related to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage under the UNESCO Convention.

What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under the UNESCO Convention?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To participate in the decision-making process related to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage

  3. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  4. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NGOs play an important role in raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?

  1. To review nominations for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

  2. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  3. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  4. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is responsible for reviewing nominations for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

What is the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

  1. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be of outstanding universal value

  2. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be in danger of disappearing

  3. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be in need of urgent safeguarding

  4. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be of national importance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is a list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be of outstanding universal value.

What is the Urgent Safeguarding List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?

  1. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be of outstanding universal value

  2. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be in danger of disappearing

  3. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be in need of urgent safeguarding

  4. A list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be of national importance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Urgent Safeguarding List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is a list of intangible cultural heritage elements that are considered to be in danger of disappearing.

What is the role of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To support research on intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund provides financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

What is the role of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To provide technical assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre provides technical assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

What is the role of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To collect and disseminate data on intangible cultural heritage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) collects and disseminates data on intangible cultural heritage.

What is the role of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To preserve and promote documentary heritage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme preserves and promotes documentary heritage.

What is the role of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To promote creativity and cultural diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network promotes creativity and cultural diversity.

What is the role of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage?

  1. To provide financial assistance to States Parties for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  2. To promote the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

  4. To promote the conservation of geological heritage and sustainable development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNESCO Global Geoparks Network promotes the conservation of geological heritage and sustainable development.

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