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World Heritage Sites

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Antartica

2.

The Swiss towns of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle were added to the World Heritage List in 2009 for what cultural distinction?

a)

Twin Monasteries

b)

Traditional Cheesemaking

c)

Roman Aqueduct

d)

Their Town planning

3.

How many countries have adhered to the World Heritage Convention (WHC)?

a)

37

b)

120

c)

187

d)

88

4.

On the basis of which Calendar The New Year's Day is observed on 1st January every year?

a)

The Gregorian Calendar

b)

The Hijri Calendar

c)

The Hebrew Calendar

d)

The Solar Calendar

5.

Name the place recognised as the City of Popes.

a)

Denmark

b)

London

c)

Rome

d)

Venice

6.

Which of this sites was in the first group added to the World Heritage List?

a)

Historic Cairo, Egypt

b)

Old Havan, Cuba

c)

Venice, Italy

d)

National Yellowstone Park, USA

7.

Which UNESCO World Heritage site is on the picture?

a)

Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand

b)

Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi

c)

The Treasury at Petra, Jordan

d)

Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans

8.

Charles Darwin visited this UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of nineteen islands off the coast of Ecuador. Name of this site is _________

a)

Galapagos Islands

b)

Darwin Islands

c)

Papua New Guinea

d)

Bahamas

9.

This ring of rocks has been a mystery to archeologists and historians for years. What's it called?

a)

Machu Picchu

b)

Stonehenge

c)

Angkor Wat

d)

Mount Rushmore

10.

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.

a)

Nile

b)

Seine

c)

Thames

d)

Danube

11.

This temple city in Myanmar was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019 – a long time coming, some might say. Name that Buddhist Mecca.

a)

Angkor Wat

b)

Bagan

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Pagoda

12.

As soon as man could hold a piece of chalk, he created art. These Paleolithic paintings were found in a cave in what country?

a)

France

b)

Portugal

c)

Spain

d)

Australia

13.

As the world's largest living structure, this site was sure to make UNESCO's list. Name that biodiverse juggernaut.

a)

Amazon Reef

b)

Public Swimming Pool

c)

Apo Reef

d)

Great Barrier Reef

14.

This neighborhood's fortification system earned it heritage status. Name that historical site.

a)

Venice Italy

b)

Old town Havana

c)

Lisbon Alfama

d)

Karkow Square

15.

What is the total number of World Heritage sites in India till date?

a)

30

b)

50

c)

38

d)

48

16.

Which of the following statement is NOT true about Ajanta caves?

a)

Ajanta caves were tagged as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983

b)

Currently, these caves are taken care of by the Archeological Survey of India

c)

The general style of paintings at The Ajanta caves seems to have influenced paintings in Tibet and Srilanka

d)

Ajanta caves were excavated between the 12th century and 16th centuries

17.

Which below sites are a part of the Great Living Chola temples?

a)

Brihadeeswarar temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

b)

Airavateshwarar Temple, Darasuram

c)

Rameshwaram Temple

d)

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

18.

What building is this?

a)

Museum

b)

Hospital

c)

Government building

d)

Railway Station

19.

What is true about this structure?

a)

This was built as hospital and converted into legislature building

b)

This was built as legislature building and converted into a hospital

c)

This was renamed as AIIMS Chennai

d)

This is located near the secretariat building

20.

What are the accepted methods of built environment documentation?

a)

Measure Drawing

b)

Photographs

c)

Surveying

d)

Writing

e)

Option 1 & 2