National Institute of Cultural Heritage

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-institute-of-cultural-heritage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of establishment?1970
2. When was the National Institute of Cultural Heritage started?It began in 1970 to bring together people who care about history and culture.
3. Why does the Institute protect old treasures and traditions?Because they are part of our national identity, help us feel connected, and can bring visitors and jobs to our communities.

Tangible Cultural Heritage: Physical manifestations of culture, including buildings, monuments, artifacts, and archaeological sites.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Living expressions of culture, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, and traditional craftsmanship.
Conservation and Restoration: The processes of preserving cultural heritage from decay and damage, and returning it to a stable and recognizable state.