Which place completes this sentence about Idrija? In the 18th century, ______ gained the rights of a market town.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Idrija
Idrija, a western Slovenian mining town, grew around mercury discovered in the late 15th century. In the 18th century it was granted the rights of a market town, at a time when it was already a cornerstone of the global mercury supply.
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