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) Quimbaya
D) Inca
- 2. What is the name of the famous golden artifact associated with the Muisca?
A) The Sun God
B) El Dorado
C) The Golden Man
D) The Treasure of the Muisca
- 3. What environmental issue is often associated with illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Plastic waste
B) Peat degradation
C) Mercury pollution
D) Coal mining
- 4. Which law was enacted in Colombia to regulate mining activities in the 1990s?
A) Environmental Protection Act
B) Land Reform Act
C) Industrial Development 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 taxed illegal gold mining operations.
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 environmental inspector
C) An illegal gold miner
D) A mining equipment supplier
- 7. During which decade did gold mining become a significant illegal enterprise in Colombia?
A) 1990s
B) 1980s
C) 1970s
D) 2000s
- 8. What is the primary consequence of illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Urban development
B) Deforestation
C) Cultural preservation
D) Increased tourism
- 9. What precious metal was often used as currency in pre-Columbian times by the indigenous tribes?
A) Silver
B) Bronze
C) Copper
D) Gold
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