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What is the main argument presented by the New Acropolis Museum for wanting the Parthenon statues back from the British Museum?
What is the main argument presented by the New Acropolis Museum for wanting the Parthenon statues back from the British Museum?
- The statues were sold to the British Museum a long time ago.
- The statues are a reflection of Athen's power and dominance.
- The statues are just architectural decorations with no cultural significance.
- The statues were originally made for the Greek Goddess Athena. (correct)
What does Ahmet Davutoğlu emphasize as important in relation to a country's culture?
What does Ahmet Davutoğlu emphasize as important in relation to a country's culture?
- Preserving cultural heritage for future generations. (correct)
- Using cultural artifacts as bargaining tools.
- Selling cultural artifacts to the highest bidder.
- Ignoring the historical significance of cultural artifacts.
What is one of the reasons given by the British Museum for keeping artefacts from other civilizations?
What is one of the reasons given by the British Museum for keeping artefacts from other civilizations?
- To provide a wider cultural context and interaction with neighboring civilizations. (correct)
- To prevent other countries from reclaiming their historical artifacts.
- To diminish the cultural heritage of other civilizations.
- To dominate and control the historical narratives of other cultures.
What role do museums play in protecting history?
What role do museums play in protecting history?
What is the significance of the Parthenon statues to Greece, according to the New Acropolis Museum?
What is the significance of the Parthenon statues to Greece, according to the New Acropolis Museum?
In what way do museum displays contribute to our understanding of ancient ways of life?
In what way do museum displays contribute to our understanding of ancient ways of life?
What is the relationship between the British Museum and Greece regarding the Parthenon sculptures?
What is the relationship between the British Museum and Greece regarding the Parthenon sculptures?
What argument does the New Acropolis Museum use to stress the importance of returning the Parthenon statues to Greece?
What argument does the New Acropolis Museum use to stress the importance of returning the Parthenon statues to Greece?
What is one contribution mentioned in the text that museums offer in understanding history?
What is one contribution mentioned in the text that museums offer in understanding history?
Why does the New Acropolis Museum believe that Greece deserves to have the Parthenon statues returned?
Why does the New Acropolis Museum believe that Greece deserves to have the Parthenon statues returned?
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