Domains of Cultural Heritage

What type of cultural property includes oral traditions, rituals, and festive events?

• Tangible Cultural Property

• Natural Property of Cultural Significance

• Intangible Cultural Property

• Civic Heritage

Which of the following is considered a tangible cultural property?

• Traditional craftsmanship

• Historic buildings and artifacts

• Rituals and social practices

• Local legends and myths

What is the main purpose of the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP)?

• To promote tourism in cultural sites

• To register and protect significant cultural properties

• To archive government documents

• To fund cultural performances

Which domain includes unique land formations and water bodies with scientific and aesthetic value?

• Civic Heritage

• Cultural Institutions

• Natural Property of Cultural Significance

• Intangible Cultural Property

Which of the following best describes civic heritage?

• It includes oral traditions and rituals

• It refers to historical landmarks and government programs

• It consists of museums and libraries

• It focuses on traditional craftsmanship

How do cultural institutions contribute to heritage preservation?

• By organizing festivals and rituals

• By maintaining archives, museums, and educational programs

• By regulating land use and zoning laws

• By documenting local flora and fauna

Why is cultural significance central to the classification of cultural properties?

• It determines the financial value of the property

• It identifies which properties are owned by the government

• It reflects the deeper meaning and value to the community

• It helps in selling cultural items to tourists

How does cultural mapping help in understanding a community’s heritage?

• It replaces outdated traditions with modern ones

• It collects and analyzes cultural resources and patterns

• It focuses only on tangible heritage

• It promotes foreign cultural influences

Which of the following best illustrates the role of prominent personalities in cultural heritage?

• They create new laws for cultural preservation

• They contribute to the development and identity of the community

• They manage museums and libraries

• They regulate cultural mapping activities

Which strategy would best support the documentation of intangible cultural heritage in a local community?

• Building new government offices

• Recording oral histories and traditional practices

• Constructing monuments and statues

• Promoting imported cultural products