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