Impact of Looting and Destruction of Antiquities Quiz

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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?

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The statues were originally made for the Greek Goddess Athena.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?

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?

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?

Museums contribute to understanding ancient ways of life and protect historical materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Parthenon statues to Greece, according to the New Acropolis Museum?

They are important symbols of Greece's cultural heritage and national identity. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do museum displays contribute to our understanding of ancient ways of life?

By providing tangible connections to the past through artifacts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the British Museum and Greece regarding the Parthenon sculptures?

The British Museum acknowledges a friendly partnership with Greece over the Parthenon sculptures. Signup and view all the answers

What argument does the New Acropolis Museum use to stress the importance of returning the Parthenon statues to Greece?

The statues belong to Greece's past and reflect its cultural heritage. Signup and view all the answers

What is one contribution mentioned in the text that museums offer in understanding history?

Providing insight into ancient ways of life through displayed artifacts. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the New Acropolis Museum believe that Greece deserves to have the Parthenon statues returned?

Because the statues were taken without consent and have significant cultural value to Greece. Signup and view all the answers

Impact of Looting and Destruction of Antiquities Quiz

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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 does Ahmet Davutoğlu emphasize as important in relation to a country's culture?

What is one of the reasons given by the British Museum for keeping artefacts from other civilizations?

What role do museums play in protecting history?

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?

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 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?

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