West Africa

Why have many archaeological sites in West Africa not been excavated?

• They are too dangerous to access.

• There is a lack of funding for excavations.

• The sites are too small to be of interest.

• They have already been fully explored.

What happened to the study of history in Nigerian schools until 2016?

• It was expanded to include more topics.

• It was completely removed from the syllabus.

• It was taught only in private schools.

• It was made a mandatory subject.

What is one reason for the decline in historical research in African universities?

• Overfunding of history departments.

• Lack of interest from students.

• Too many history professors.

• Difficulty in accessing European archives.

What is a potential benefit of returning cultural artifacts to their places of origin?

• They can be hidden from the public.

• They can be used to decorate museums.

• They can help tell more stories about the past.

• They can be sold for profit.

What role does education play in understanding African heritage?

• It focuses only on modern subjects.

• It fosters a deeper understanding of history.

• It helps people forget the past.

• It encourages people to leave Africa.