The British Museum: a Trove of Controversial Collections

The British Museum, established in 1753, is renowned for its neoclassical architecture and vast collection of global antiquities, many acquired during British colonial rule. It houses significant Egyptian and Greek artifacts, some of which are disputed. The museum's collection exceeds 7 million items, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts. It hosts traveling exhibitions and has expanded over 250 years, with parts of its collection now in the Natural History Museum and the British Library.

In which year was the British Museum established?

• 1800

• 1900

• 1753

• 1850

Which country has requested the return of significant pieces from the British Museum's Egyptian collection?

• Greece

• Italy

• Turkey

• Egypt

Who was responsible for removing parts of the Acropolis that are now in the British Museum?

• Michelangelo Bonarotti

• Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin

• Sir Hans Sloane

• The British Library

Approximately how many items are in the British Museum's collection?

• 7 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

Which famous artist's drawings have been featured in traveling exhibitions at the British Museum?

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo Bonarotti

• Vincent van Gogh