Text 1: Archaeologist Dr. Sarah Foster studies cultural heritage repatriation. "Colonial-era acquisitions belong to originating communities," Foster argues. "Museums holding looted artifacts perpetuate cultural harm. Repatriation is ethical obligation."
Text 2: Museum director Dr. James Wu considers preservation capacity. "Some originating countries lack infrastructure to safely preserve fragile artifacts," Wu notes. "Repatriation without ensuring conservation capacity risks the objects' survival. Care for artifacts must factor into decisions."
What consideration does Wu add to Foster's repatriation argument?
That colonial-era acquisitions were all legitimate
That physical preservation capacity should inform repatriation decisions
That museums have no artifacts at all
That originating communities don't value their heritage
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Wu doesn't dispute ownership claims but adds preservation considerations. Repatriation decisions should account for whether receiving communities can protect fragile items.
- Evidence: Wu: "Care for artifacts must factor into decisions."
- Reasoning: Ethical obligation includes responsibility to objects themselves.
- Conclusion: Wu adds physical preservation to Foster's justice focus.
Choice A is incorrect because Wu doesn't legitimize colonial acquisition. Choice C is incorrect because Wu is a museum director with artifacts. Choice D is incorrect because Wu respects originating communities.