The Richest Man In History - The Science Behind GOLD

Gold has been valued across cultures and history, influencing civilizations and economies. Its unique properties make it useful in various fields, including space exploration and medicine. Despite its scarcity, historical figures like Mansa Musa have impacted its value. The future may see a new gold rush in space, with asteroid mining offering abundant resources.

Which historical event was driven by the quest for gold?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The European conquest of the Americas

• The Renaissance

What makes gold particularly useful in space technology?

• Its lightweight nature

• Its resistance to corrosion

• Its ability to conduct electricity

• Its ability to block harmful radiation

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage affect the value of gold?

• It had no effect on the value of gold

• It increased the value of gold

• It stabilized the value of gold

• It decreased the value of gold

What is a potential future source of gold according to the transcript?

• Deep-sea mining

• Asteroid mining

• Recycling old electronics

• Underground mining

What was the estimated worth of Mansa Musa's gold expenditure during his pilgrimage?

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

• $2 billion

• $1 billion