Geography quiz answers for 19 October 2026

GeoPlay #19 · Monday: the five places in that day’s geography quiz, with the story behind each one.

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  1. Question 1 Easy Landmarks

    The Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site

    Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

    Millions of pilgrims walk around the Kaaba during the Hajj.

    21.42° N, 39.83° E

    45% of players tapped within 200 km · average 82/100

  2. Question 2 Easy Places

    Where is Tenerife?

    Tenerife, Spain

    Tenerife’s Mount Teide is the highest point in Spain.

    28.29° N, 16.63° W

    29% of players tapped within 200 km · average 78/100

  3. Question 3 Medium · ×2 points History On this day

    In 1781, the British surrendered, ending the American Revolution. Where?

    Yorktown, Virginia, USA

    French troops and ships were crucial to the victory.

    37.24° N, 76.51° W

    5% of players tapped within 200 km · average 44/100

  4. Question 4 Medium · ×3 points History

    Where is Ephesus?

    İzmir, Turkey

    Ephesus had the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

    37.94° N, 27.34° E

    8% of players tapped within 200 km · average 49/100

  5. Question 5 Hard · ×3 points Sports

    Eddie the Eagle jumps at the 1988 Winter Olympics

    Canada Olympic Park, Calgary

    He came last but became a hero.

    51.07° N, 114.22° W

    5% of players tapped within 200 km · average 45/100

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