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Exploring Colombia's gold mining history
  • 1. Which ancient civilization was known for its wealth in gold in Colombia?
A) Muisca
B) Quimbaya
C) Tairona
D) Inca
  • 2. What is the name of the famous golden artifact associated with the Muisca?
A) The Treasure of the Muisca
B) El Dorado
C) The Sun God
D) The Golden Man
  • 3. What environmental issue is often associated with illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Coal mining
B) Plastic waste
C) Mercury pollution
D) Peat degradation
  • 4. Which law was enacted in Colombia to regulate mining activities in the 1990s?
A) Mining Code of 2001
B) Environmental Protection Act
C) Land Reform Act
D) Industrial Development Act
  • 5. What role did the FARC guerrilla group play in Colombia's gold mining?
A) They worked with gold mining companies.
B) They taxed illegal gold mining operations.
C) They banned all mining activities.
D) They promoted sustainable mining.
  • 6. What is 'garimpeiro' in the context of Colombian gold mining?
A) A gold trader
B) An illegal gold miner
C) An environmental inspector
D) A mining equipment supplier
  • 7. During which decade did gold mining become a significant illegal enterprise in Colombia?
A) 1990s
B) 2000s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
  • 8. What is the primary consequence of illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Increased tourism
B) Cultural preservation
C) Urban development
D) Deforestation
  • 9. What precious metal was often used as currency in pre-Columbian times by the indigenous tribes?
A) Bronze
B) Silver
C) Copper
D) Gold
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