3.2. Impacts on cultural heritage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is cultural heritage?

   Hint

   Think about what is inherited from the past.

2. 2.

   Why is conservation important?

   Hint

   Consider the effects of preserving history.

3. 3.

   What is a cultural heritage site?

   • A modern building
   • A site recognized for its cultural significance
   • An abandoned structure

   Hint

   Think about what attributes make a site significant.

4. 4.

   True or False: The reconstruction of cultural heritage sites is usually a quick process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the various factors involved in rebuilding.

5. 5.

   Examine the long-term societal effects of losing a significant cultural heritage site. What steps can be taken to mitigate these effects?

   Hint

   What aspects of society are interwoven with cultural identity?

6. 6.

   Evaluate the efforts made for the reconstruction of historic sites in a post-disaster scenario. How do these efforts affect community identity?

   Hint

   Think of how rebuilding can serve as a metaphor for reclaiming lost identity.