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Exploring Colombia's gold mining history - Test
  • 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) El Dorado
B) The Treasure of the Muisca
C) The Golden Man
D) The Sun God
  • 3. What environmental issue is often associated with illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Mercury pollution
B) Plastic waste
C) Peat degradation
D) Coal mining
  • 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 taxed illegal gold mining operations.
B) They worked with gold mining companies.
C) They promoted sustainable mining.
D) They banned all mining activities.
  • 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) 1980s
B) 2000s
C) 1990s
D) 1970s
  • 8. What is the primary consequence of illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Deforestation
B) Cultural preservation
C) Urban development
D) Increased tourism
  • 9. What precious metal was often used as currency in pre-Columbian times by the indigenous tribes?
A) Gold
B) Copper
C) Bronze
D) Silver
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