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Ancient Goldsmithing in the Muisca Culture
Contributed by: Costello
  • 1. What technique did Muisca artisans commonly use in goldsmithing?
A) Mosaic inlay
B) Electroforming
C) Lost-wax casting
D) Filigree work
  • 2. What was the significance of gold in Muisca culture?
A) It was only for religious artifacts
B) It represented wealth and power
C) It had no value
D) It was used only for tools
  • 3. What type of tool did Muisca goldsmiths likely use?
A) Plastics
B) Power tools
C) Stone tools
D) Metal chisels
  • 4. What does the term 'El Dorado' literally mean?
A) The City of Gold
B) The Lost Treasure
C) The Golden One
D) The Golden Lake
  • 5. How did the Spanish conquistadors view Muisca gold?
A) As a cultural artifact
B) As insignificant
C) As a source of wealth
D) As a natural resource
  • 6. Which language family did the Muisca people belong to?
A) Arawakan
B) Quechuan
C) Chibchan
D) Cariban
  • 7. Which modern city is near the historical Muisca territory?
A) MedellĂ­n
B) Cartagena
C) Bogotá
D) Cali
  • 8. What other materials were sometimes combined with gold in Muisca artifacts?
A) Stone
B) Copper
C) Iron
D) Glass
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