Wherio · October 7th, 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. Magellan is killed at the Battle of Mactan during the first circumnavigation.
Answer: 🇵🇭 Philippines · Apr 27th, 1521
Magellan died at Mactan, but surviving crew members under Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the first circumnavigation.
2. At a stadium concert during a violent election feud, a reggae star joins the hands of two rival party leaders on stage.
Answer: 🇯🇲 Jamaica · Apr 22nd, 1978
Bob Marley joined the hands of Michael Manley and Edward Seaga on stage during Jammin.
3. A melancholy urban song style born in taverns and dockside streets is inscribed as world cultural heritage.
Answer: 🇵🇹 Portugal · Nov 27th, 2011
Fado is known for mournful songs infused with saudade, a sense of longing and loss.
4. A caliph begins construction of a circular capital city.
Answer: 🇮🇶 Iraq · Aug 2nd, AD 762
Al-Mansur founded Baghdad's Round City as the official residence of the Abbasid court.
5. A 50-metre bronze family is unveiled on twin hills.
Answer: 🇸🇳 Senegal · Apr 3rd, 2010
The African Renaissance Monument was built by a North Korean firm and criticized over its cost.
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