British Museum founded (London, UK — 1753) — Questions and answers
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What did Sir Hans Sloane's collection form the bedrock of?
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- The British Library
- The British Museum ✓
- The British Parliament
- The British Royal Family
Answer: The British Museum
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What was one concern raised during the debate about the British Museum Act?
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- The cost of maintaining the institution ✓
- There wouldn't be enough visitors
- The museum would be too small
- The collections would be too dusty
Answer: The cost of maintaining the institution
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Which important historical document was housed in the Cotton Library?
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- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
- Magna Carta ✓
- The Constitution
Answer: Magna Carta
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What was the first home of the British Museum described as?
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- A brand new, modern building
- A small, cozy cottage
- A grand but somewhat dilapidated mansion ✓
- A bustling city market
Answer: A grand but somewhat dilapidated mansion
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What was a main responsibility of the British Museum's first Keepers?
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- To greet all the visitors at the door
- To build new rooms for the museum
- To organize, catalog, and preserve the collection ✓
- To buy more buildings for the museum
Answer: To organize, catalog, and preserve the collection
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How did people visit the British Museum when it first opened in 1759?
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- They could just walk in any time they wanted
- They had to pay a lot of money to enter
- They had to apply for tickets and were guided in small groups ✓
- They could only visit if they were famous scholars
Answer: They had to apply for tickets and were guided in small groups
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According to a modern visitor, what did the Rosetta Stone help to unlock the secrets of?
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- Modern technology
- Future discoveries
- An ancient civilization ✓
- New types of art
Answer: An ancient civilization
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