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WorksheetsWorld Heritage Sites
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which continent has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Europe
Asia
Africa
Antartica
The Swiss towns of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle were added to the World Heritage List in 2009 for what cultural distinction?
Twin Monasteries
Traditional Cheesemaking
Roman Aqueduct
Their Town planning
How many countries have adhered to the World Heritage Convention (WHC)?
37
120
187
88
On the basis of which Calendar The New Year's Day is observed on 1st January every year?
The Gregorian Calendar
The Hijri Calendar
The Hebrew Calendar
The Solar Calendar
Name the place recognised as the City of Popes.
Denmark
London
Rome
Venice
Which of this sites was in the first group added to the World Heritage List?
Historic Cairo, Egypt
Old Havan, Cuba
Venice, Italy
National Yellowstone Park, USA
Which UNESCO World Heritage site is on the picture?
Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand
Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
The Treasury at Petra, Jordan
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
Charles Darwin visited this UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of nineteen islands off the coast of Ecuador. Name of this site is _________
Galapagos Islands
Darwin Islands
Papua New Guinea
Bahamas
This ring of rocks has been a mystery to archeologists and historians for years. What's it called?
Machu Picchu
Stonehenge
Angkor Wat
Mount Rushmore
The River Seine snakes through the City of Love, passing some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Along its river banks, you'll spot the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, amongst many other iconic sites. Take a ferry down the river and see Paris evolve before your eyes.
Nile
Seine
Thames
Danube
This temple city in Myanmar was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019 – a long time coming, some might say. Name that Buddhist Mecca.
Angkor Wat
Bagan
Jerusalem
Pagoda
As soon as man could hold a piece of chalk, he created art. These Paleolithic paintings were found in a cave in what country?
France
Portugal
Spain
Australia
As the world's largest living structure, this site was sure to make UNESCO's list. Name that biodiverse juggernaut.
Amazon Reef
Public Swimming Pool
Apo Reef
Great Barrier Reef
This neighborhood's fortification system earned it heritage status. Name that historical site.
Venice Italy
Old town Havana
Lisbon Alfama
Karkow Square
What is the total number of World Heritage sites in India till date?
30
50
38
48
Which of the following statement is NOT true about Ajanta caves?
Ajanta caves were tagged as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983
Currently, these caves are taken care of by the Archeological Survey of India
The general style of paintings at The Ajanta caves seems to have influenced paintings in Tibet and Srilanka
Ajanta caves were excavated between the 12th century and 16th centuries
Which below sites are a part of the Great Living Chola temples?
Brihadeeswarar temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Airavateshwarar Temple, Darasuram
Rameshwaram Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
What building is this?
Museum
Hospital
Government building
Railway Station
What is true about this structure?
This was built as hospital and converted into legislature building
This was built as legislature building and converted into a hospital
This was renamed as AIIMS Chennai
This is located near the secretariat building
What are the accepted methods of built environment documentation?
Measure Drawing
Photographs
Surveying
Writing
Option 1 & 2
