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