Why arguments have broken out about the Benin Bronzes | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Why would Nigeria like to have the Benin Bronzes repatriated?

• They are an important part of their heritage.

• They are worth a lot of money.

• They originated in Nigeria.

• They make lovely decorations for the Oba's palace.

Answer explanation

Nigeria would like to have the Benin Bronzes repatriated because they originated in Nigeria and they are an important part of their heritage.

Match the word to its meaning.

• ancestors

• someone who looks after artefacts in a museum

• descendants

• the people who came before you in your family

• curator

• the people who come after someone else in a family

Answer explanation

A curator is someone who looks after artefacts in a museum. Descendants are the people who come after someone else in a family, such as grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ancestors are the people who came before you in your family.

Nigeria is in {{ }} Africa.

• North

• South

• East

• West

Answer explanation

Nigeria is in West Africa.

What does British law prevent the British museum from doing?

• displaying artefacts that were looted from other countries

• returning artefacts to their country of origin

• displaying artefacts that show enslaved people

Answer explanation

British law prevents the British museum from returning artefacts to their country of origin, unless they are copies, broken or unfit for the collection.

Who is against the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes?

• the descendants of the enslaved people from the Kingdom of Benin

• the ancestors of the enslaved people from the Kingdom of Benin

• the Oba of Benin

• Nigeria

Answer explanation

The descendants of the enslaved people from the Kingdom of Benin are against the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes.

The Benin Bronzes were made from {{ }} manilla.

• clay

• brass

• gold

• silver

Answer explanation

The Benin Bronzes were made from brass manilla.