CLEAN : Glasgow museum returns artefacts stolen by British to India

The speaker expresses delight at being in Glasgow and discusses the partnership between Glasgow Live and the High Commission of India to repatriate seven artifacts to India. This marks a significant event as it is the first time a British museum is returning historical artifacts to India. The speaker urges people to verify the provenance of items and facilitate repatriation. Glasgow has a history of repatriation, with the first being in 1998. Currently, there are plans to return objects to Nigeria and the Lakota people, emphasizing the importance of addressing provenance issues constructively.

What is the main purpose of the partnership between Glasgow Live and the High Commission of India?

• To organize cultural events in Glasgow

• To establish a new museum in India

• To facilitate the return of artifacts to India

• To promote tourism in Glasgow

How many artifacts are being returned to India as part of this initiative?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What makes this repatriation effort stand out according to the speaker?

• It involves a large number of artifacts

• It is the first time a British Museum is involved

• It is the fastest repatriation process

• It includes artifacts from multiple countries

What does the speaker urge people to do regarding items with doubtful provenance?

• Donate them to local charities

• Keep them as family heirlooms

• Sell them to museums

• Come forward for repatriation

What was the first repatriation from Glasgow's collection?

• Artifacts to India

• The ghost shirt to the Lakota people

• Artifacts to Nigeria

• Artifacts to Egypt

Which two groups are currently approved for repatriation from Glasgow?

• Artifacts to China and Japan

• Artifacts to Nigeria and the Lakota people

• Artifacts to India and Egypt

• Artifacts to Brazil and Argentina

Why is it important to address provenance issues according to the speaker?

• To react constructively to identified problems

• To reduce museum costs

• To ensure historical accuracy

• To increase museum collections