Wherio · September 24th, 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. A British protectorate named Nyasaland becomes an independent state under Hastings Banda.
Answer: 🇲🇼 Malawi · Jul 6th, 1964
Malawi began as a Commonwealth realm before becoming a republic.
2. Central Europe's first university is founded in the Bohemian lands.
Answer: 🇨🇿 Czechia · Apr 7th, 1348
Charles University still bears its founder's name.
3. Iraqi forces invade a neighboring state, beginning a seven-month occupation and the Gulf War.
Answer: 🇰🇼 Kuwait · Aug 2nd, 1990
Iraq's occupation of Kuwait lasted seven months.
4. Voters reject a new French constitution, choosing immediate independence instead.
Answer: 🇬🇳 Guinea · Sep 28th, 1958
Guinea was the only French African territory to vote no in the referendum.
5. The Shah hosts elaborate October celebrations at Persepolis marking 2,500 years of the Persian Empire.
Answer: 🇮🇷 Iran · Oct 1971
Persepolis hosted luxury royal tents; the Iranian monarchy later fell.
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