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Conservation History

Tests knowledge of key figures, international charters, and organizations in the history of cultural heritage conservation

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of modern conservation?

  1. John Ruskin
  2. William Morris
  3. Cesare Brandi
  4. Paul Getty
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the first international agreement on the conservation of cultural property?

  1. The Hague Convention
  2. The Venice Charter
  3. The Florence Charter
  4. The Nara Convention
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Venice Charter?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic buildings
  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art
  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites
  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Florence Charter?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic gardens
  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art
  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites
  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Nara Convention?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic buildings
  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art
  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites
  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums?

  1. A document that sets out the ethical principles that museums should follow
  2. A document that sets out the standards for the conservation of museum collections
  3. A document that sets out the guidelines for the management of museum collections
  4. A document that sets out the policies for the acquisition of museum collections
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the UNESCO World Heritage Convention?

  1. A document that sets out the criteria for the identification and protection of World Heritage Sites
  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of World Heritage Sites
  3. A document that sets out the guidelines for the management of World Heritage Sites
  4. A document that sets out the policies for the funding of World Heritage Sites
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the International Council of Museums (ICOM)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents museums and museum professionals around the world
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for museums and museum professionals around the world
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for museums and museum professionals around the world
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for museums and museum professionals around the world
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the American Institute for Conservation (AIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United States
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CACCP)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Canada
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation (UKIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Australia
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the New Zealand Institute of Conservation (NZIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals around the world
  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals around the world
  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals around the world
  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals around the world
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