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