Wherio · August 11th, 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 vast Mughal mosque of red sandstone and white marble is completed opposite a fort beside its historic Walled City.
Answer: 🇵🇰 Pakistan · 1673
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was the world's largest mosque for over 300 years.
2. A national park containing Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers is established in its southern province.
Answer: 🇦🇷 Argentina · 1937
Perito Moreno Glacier is reachable by land.
3. An ancient Silk Road city becomes the dazzling capital of Timur's empire.
Answer: 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan · 1370
Samarkand's urban landscape includes Registan Square.
4. The world's longest rail tunnel opens deep under the Alps.
Answer: 🇨🇭 Switzerland · June 1st, 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel runs 57 km.
5. A pirate haven flourishes on a narrow island off the east coast of a much larger Indian Ocean island.
Answer: 🇲🇬 Madagascar · c. 1690 to 1720
Île Sainte-Marie was a popular base for pirates between the 17th and 18th centuries.
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- A triangular chocolate bar of milk chocolate, nougat, almonds, and honey whose logo hides a bear is created.