Multiple choice general knowledge

What was mined extensively in Cyprus in Roman times, which took its name from the country?

  1. Ivory

  2. Copper

  3. Gold

  4. Mica

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cyprus was extensively mined for copper in Roman times, and the metal's name actually comes from the Latin word 'cuprum' which means 'from Cyprus'. The island had rich copper deposits that were mined for thousands of years. The word 'copper' is derived from 'Cyprium,' the Latin name for the metal of Cyprus.