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  • Year 6

Benin: Why have people argued about the Benin Bronzes?

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    The Benin Bronzes

    I can explain what the Benin Bronzes are, where many of them can be found today and what Nigeria has requested of the British Museum.
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    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Benin City

    I can describe what Benin City was like.
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    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The Oba of Benin

    I can describe the role of the Oba and how this is represented in some of the Benin Bronzes.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Edo religion

    I can explain how some of the Edo's religious beliefs are visible in their artwork.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Benin and Europe

    I can explain how contact with Europeans led to the Benin Bronzes being looted.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Why arguments have broken out about the Benin Bronzes

    I can explain why the Benin Bronzes have caused arguments in the present day.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

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