SAHRA

What is the role of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)?

• To manage sports and arts in South Africa

• To protect South Africa's cultural heritage

• To promote tourism in South Africa

• To manage provincial heritage bodies

What is the principle followed by the National Heritage Resources Act regarding heritage resources?

• They should be managed by the national government

• They should be managed by the levels of government closest to the community

• They should be managed by private organizations

• They should be managed by international bodies

What is required before any development can take place in archaeological or paleontological sites?

• A permit from the local government

• A permit from SAHRA

• A public consultation

• No permit is required

What must be done before exhuming bodies from graves of historical significance?

• Consultation with family members or communities

• Obtain a permit from the local government

• Notify the media

• No action is required

What is the status of structures older than 60 years?

• They are not protected

• They are protected by law

• They can be demolished without a permit

• They are considered modern heritage

What is palaeontology?

• The study of ancient human tools

• The study of the remains of plant and animal life that have been turned to stone

• The study of historical documents

• The study of meteorites

What is archaeology?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of historic and prehistoric people and their tools

• The study of geological formations

• The study of meteorites

What is the significance of shipwrecks?

• They are a source of modern artifacts

• They provide historical information and are protected by law

• They are not considered heritage

• They are only important for navigation