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