The Enigmatic Lake Guatavita and its El Dorado Legend
  • 1. Where is Lake Guatavita located?
A) Peru
B) Chile
C) Colombia
D) Brazil
  • 2. What is the significance of Lake Guatavita?
A) A popular vacation spot
B) Associated with the legend of El Dorado
C) Famous for underwater caves
D) Important for fishing industry
  • 3. What ancient civilization is closely linked to the legend of El Dorado?
A) The Maya civilization
B) The Aztec civilization
C) The Inca civilization
D) The Muisca civilization
  • 4. What precious metal was tossed into Lake Guatavita as offerings?
A) Bronze
B) Platinum
C) Silver
D) Gold
  • 5. What kind of geological formation is Lake Guatavita?
A) A glacial lake
B) A crater lake
C) A fjord
D) An oxbow lake
  • 6. What is the name of the mythical king who was covered in gold dust and then washed in Lake Guatavita?
A) El Rey
B) El Diablo
C) El Cazador
D) El Dorado
  • 7. What is the shape of Lake Guatavita?
A) Circular
B) Irregular
C) Square
D) Oval
  • 8. What year was Lake Guatavita declared a National Monument?
A) 1972
B) 2000
C) 1985
D) 1965
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