Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources
Test your knowledge on Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources.
Questions
What is the primary goal of historic preservation?
- To maintain the original appearance of historic buildings.
- To adapt historic buildings for modern use.
- To document and record historic sites.
- To promote tourism and economic development.
Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing historic preservation in the United States?
- National Park Service
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- National Endowment for the Arts
What is the term for the process of adapting a historic building for modern use while preserving its historic character?
- Adaptive reuse
- Restoration
- Rehabilitation
- Conservation
What is the term for the process of restoring a historic building to its original appearance?
- Adaptive reuse
- Restoration
- Rehabilitation
- Conservation
What is the term for the process of maintaining and repairing a historic building without altering its historic character?
- Adaptive reuse
- Restoration
- Rehabilitation
- Conservation
What is the term for a building, structure, or site that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Historic landmark
- National historic site
- National monument
- National park
What is the term for a building, structure, or site that is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Historic landmark
- National historic site
- National monument
- National park
What is the term for a building, structure, or site that is designated as a National Historic Landmark?
- Historic landmark
- National historic site
- National monument
- National park
What is the term for a building, structure, or site that is designated as a National Monument?
- Historic landmark
- National historic site
- National monument
- National park
What is the term for a building, structure, or site that is designated as a National Park?
- Historic landmark
- National historic site
- National monument
- National park
What is the term for the process of identifying, evaluating, and documenting historic resources?
- Historic preservation
- Cultural resource management
- Archaeological survey
- Architectural survey
What is the term for the process of conducting an archaeological survey to identify and document historic resources?
- Historic preservation
- Cultural resource management
- Archaeological survey
- Architectural survey
What is the term for the process of conducting an architectural survey to identify and document historic resources?
- Historic preservation
- Cultural resource management
- Archaeological survey
- Architectural survey
What is the term for the process of evaluating the significance of historic resources?
- Historic preservation
- Cultural resource management
- Archaeological survey
- Architectural survey
What is the term for the process of developing and implementing strategies to protect and preserve historic resources?
- Historic preservation
- Cultural resource management
- Archaeological survey
- Architectural survey