Starter quiz

  • What are the Benin Bronzes?
    • artworks that were made by modern day artists to tell the history of Benin
    • artworks that were sold to the ancient Kingdom of Benin from the Portuguese
    • artworks that were made by craftsmen from the ancient Kingdom of Benin  ✓
  • Why are the Benin Bronzes an important part of the ancient kingdom’s heritage?
    • because they are artefacts that represent the country’s history and culture  ✓
    • because they are artefacts that are very old and don’t belong to anyone
    • because they are artefacts that are too beautiful to throw away
  • Complete the sentence. The ______ army took the Benin Bronzes when they invaded the city in 1897.
    • 'British' ✓
  • True or false? Thousands of the Benin Bronzes have been housed in museums across the world since 1897.
    • True ✓
    • False
  • Complete the sentence. To send something back to the country it came from is called ______.
    • 'repatriation' ✓
  • Which of these statements is NOT a reason requesting the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria?
    • They are a part of their historical and cultural heritage.
    • They are worth a lot of money.  ✓
    • To share with everyone in the country.
    • To be proud of the country’s traditions.
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