Question

Read the excerpt from A History of the World in 100 Objects.

The drum was found by Kitchener’s army near Khartoum after the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of the city. Once again it was re-carved – or re-branded – to make a political statement: near the tail of the bush calf Kitchener added the emblem of the British Crown. It was then presented to Queen Victoria.

Which conclusion about historical significance can be drawn from this information?

A: The emblem of the British crown was carved onto all artifacts found by the British army.
B: The carving on the slit drum was viewed as an unimportant addition by Kitchener’s army.
C: The carving on the slit drum is representative of British rule over African territories.
D: The emblem of the British crown was commonly found already engraved on foreign artifacts.

Answer 1

The conclusion that can be drawn from the information is:

C: The carving on the slit drum is representative of British rule over African territories.

This choice reflects the political statement made by adding the emblem of the British Crown to the drum, symbolizing colonial authority and dominance.