The Benin Bronzes | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

In which modern-day country was the kingdom of Benin located?

• Cameroon

• Ghana

• Nigeria

• Benin

Answer explanation

The kingdom of Benin was located in modern-day Nigeria.

Which statements about the Benin Bronzes are correct?

• The Benin Bronzes are all made of pure bronze.

• The bronzes were mostly created between the 13th to 16th centuries.

• The bronzes were discovered recently in Nigeria.

• They show pictures and symbols that tell stories about the history of Benin.

Answer explanation

The Benin Bronzes were mostly created between the 13th to 16th centuries and show pictures and symbols that tell stories about the history of Benin.

Who took the Benin Bronzes when they invaded the city in 1897?

• The Egyptian army

• The French army

• The British army

• The German army

Answer explanation

The British army invaded Benin city in 1897 and took all of the city’s royal treasures, which included the Benin Bronzes.

Complete the sentence. The history, traditions and artefacts that are handed down by previous generations are called a...

(a)  

Answer explanation

The history, traditions and artefacts that are handed down by previous generations are called a heritage. This word comes from the Old French word 'heriter' which means 'inherit'.

Which museum in London houses and displays hundreds of the Bronzes?

(a)  

Answer explanation

A few hundred of the Bronzes were sold to the British Museum in London, where they have been on display ever since.

Which of the following are reasons why Nigeria have asked for the Benin bronzes to be repatriated?

• The artefacts are an important part of their historical and cultural heritage.

• They are worth a lot of money and could make the country wealthy.

• To share the artefacts with everyone in their own country.

• They believe that the artefacts were stolen from their country.

Answer explanation

Nigeria requested the artefacts to be repatriated as they are an important part of their historical and cultural heritage, they want to be able to share the artefacts with everyone in their own country and they believe that the artefacts were stolen.