What idea from UNESCO’s Constitution links knowledge and education with lasting peace?
A Peace depends only on military power
B Culture should be separated from education
C Science must be kept within national borders
D Peace must be built in people’s minds
Answer: Peace must be built in people’s minds. UNESCO’s Constitution says that the defence of peace must be built in the minds of people.
Which date did the General Conference adopt the World Heritage Convention?
A 16 November 1972
B 16 November 1945
C 4 November 1946
D 10 December 1948
Answer: 16 November 1972. The General Conference adopted the World Heritage Convention on 16 November 1972.
What is the main purpose of the World Heritage Convention?
A Regulating global trade tariffs
B International cooperation to identify and protect cultural and natural heritage
C Creating a single world currency
D Setting labour standards
Answer: International cooperation to identify and protect cultural and natural heritage. The convention provides a framework for cooperation to conserve outstanding cultural and natural heritage.
What does “outstanding universal value” refer to in the World Heritage system?
A A site’s annual tourism revenue
B The size of a site’s visitor centre
C Significance considered exceptional beyond national borders
D A building’s age alone
Answer: Significance considered exceptional beyond national borders. World Heritage properties are recognized for significance considered of importance to humanity as a whole.
Which international list identifies properties protected under the World Heritage Convention?
A Memory of the World Register
B UNESCO Education Register
C International Health List
D World Heritage List
Answer: World Heritage List. The World Heritage List contains properties inscribed under the 1972 Convention.
Which body decides whether a nominated property is inscribed on the World Heritage List?
A World Heritage Committee
B UN Security Council
C World Health Assembly
D International Labour Conference
Answer: World Heritage Committee. The World Heritage Committee makes inscription decisions under the convention.
Which UNESCO instrument focuses on living practices, expressions, knowledge, and skills?
A World Heritage Convention
B Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
C 1954 Refugee Convention
D International Health Regulations
Answer: Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The 2003 convention concerns intangible cultural heritage such as practices, expressions, and knowledge.
In which year was UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention adopted?
A 1972
B 1945
C 2003
D 2015
Answer: 2003. UNESCO adopted the Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention in 2003.
Which UNESCO programme supports biosphere reserves?
A Memory of the World Programme
B World Trade Programme
C International Health Programme
D Man and the Biosphere Programme
Answer: Man and the Biosphere Programme. UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme works with biosphere reserves.
What is a goal of biosphere reserves in UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme?
A Combine biodiversity conservation with sustainable development and learning
B Promote only urban construction
C Replace all national parks
D List only ancient monuments
Answer: Combine biodiversity conservation with sustainable development and learning. Biosphere reserves connect conservation with sustainable development, research, and learning.
Which programme helps preserve documentary heritage such as archives and manuscripts?
A Man and the Biosphere
B Memory of the World
C World Heritage Convention
D International Programme for the Ocean
Answer: Memory of the World. Memory of the World supports preservation and access to documentary heritage.
Which UNESCO convention addresses illicit import, export, and transfer of cultural property?
A 1972 World Heritage Convention
B 2003 Intangible Heritage Convention
C 1970 Convention
D 2005 Cultural Expressions Convention
Answer: 1970 Convention. The 1970 UNESCO Convention addresses illicit trafficking in cultural property.
Which UNESCO convention concerns the diversity of cultural expressions?
A 1970 Convention
B 1972 World Heritage Convention
C 2003 Intangible Heritage Convention
D 2005 Convention
Answer: 2005 Convention. UNESCO adopted its Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in 2005.
How often does the UNESCO General Conference meet in ordinary session?
A Every two years
B Every week
C Every year
D Once every ten years
Answer: Every two years. The General Conference normally meets every two years.
Who elects the members of UNESCO’s Executive Board?
A World Heritage Centre
B General Conference
C International Court of Justice
D UN Security Council
Answer: General Conference. The General Conference elects members of UNESCO’s Executive Board.
What is UNESCO’s Executive Board responsible for?
A Judging international criminal cases
B Selecting national education ministers
C Preparing and overseeing implementation of the Organization’s programme
D Managing the World Bank’s loans
Answer: Preparing and overseeing implementation of the Organization’s programme. The Executive Board helps prepare UNESCO’s work and oversees implementation of the programme approved by the General Conference.
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal is specifically about quality education?
A SDG 2
B SDG 8
C SDG 14
D SDG 4
Answer: SDG 4. SDG 4 calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Which organization is the lead UN agency for education, science, and culture?
A UNESCO
B WHO
C FAO
D WTO
Answer: UNESCO. UNESCO’s mandate includes education, science, culture, and related fields.
On what date is International Literacy Day observed?
A 3 May
B 8 September
C 21 February
D 23 April
Answer: 8 September. International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September.
What date is World Book and Copyright Day?
A 10 November
B 16 November
C 23 April
D 5 October
Answer: 23 April. UNESCO observes World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April.
What does the World Heritage Centre serve as for the 1972 Convention?
A Its international court
B Its elected legislature
C Its museum archive only
D Its Secretariat
Answer: Its Secretariat. The World Heritage Centre acts as the Secretariat for the World Heritage Convention.
Which city contains UNESCO headquarters?
A Paris
B Geneva
C London
D Rome
Answer: Paris. UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France.
What is UNESCO’s General Conference?
A A court that settles border disputes
B A governing body where Member State representatives meet
C A private foundation board
D A regional health committee
Answer: A governing body where Member State representatives meet. The General Conference brings together representatives of UNESCO’s Member States to set policy and approve programmes.
Which date is World Science Day for Peace and Development?
A 7 April
B 3 May
C 10 November
D 8 September
Answer: 10 November. World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on 10 November.
Which UNESCO observance is held on 21 February?
A International Literacy Day
B World Book and Copyright Day
C International Mother Language Day
D World Press Freedom Day
Answer: International Mother Language Day. UNESCO established International Mother Language Day on 21 February.