Exploring Colombia's gold mining history - Test
- 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 Treasure of the Muisca
C) The Sun God
D) El Dorado
- 3. What environmental issue is often associated with illegal gold mining in Colombia?
A) Coal mining
B) Plastic waste
C) Peat degradation
D) Mercury pollution
- 4. Which law was enacted in Colombia to regulate mining activities in the 1990s?
A) Mining Code of 2001
B) Industrial Development Act
C) Environmental Protection Act
D) Land Reform Act
- 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 banned all mining activities.
D) They promoted sustainable mining.
- 6. What is 'garimpeiro' in the context of Colombian gold mining?
A) A gold trader
B) A mining equipment supplier
C) An environmental inspector
D) An illegal gold miner
- 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) Increased tourism
B) Urban development
C) Deforestation
D) Cultural preservation
- 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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