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