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