Wherio · September 21st, 2026
Five real historical events. Guess where each one happened, then compare your score with the answers and locations below.
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1. After a short-lived federation collapses, its Atlantic member at mainland Africa's westernmost point declares a separate republic.
Answer: 🇸🇳 Senegal · Aug 20th, 1960
Senegal became independent after the Mali Federation dissolved.
2. A European kingdom combines the ports of Massawa and Assab with inland highlands to form a new colony.
Answer: 🇪🇷 Eritrea · 1890
Italian Eritrea was a colony in the territory of present-day Eritrea.
3. At Hoi An, Japanese merchants build its famous covered bridge.
Answer: 🇻🇳 Vietnam · c. 1590s
Hoi An's bridge linked Japanese and Chinese quarters.
4. Sweden's warrior king is crushed near Poltava and the Vorskla River.
Answer: 🇺🇦 Ukraine · Jul 8th, 1709
Poltava ended Sweden's era as a great power and raised Russia in its place.
5. Alchemists seeking immortality describe an explosive powder.
Answer: 🇨🇳 China · 9th century
Gunpowder was born in a search for eternal life.
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- Mao Zedong launches the Cultural Revolution.
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- The Boxer uprising began in northern East Asia, targeting foreign influence and Christian converts.