Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Geography Quiz..

In an effort to be a bit smarter... geographically speaking... I have found a website that offers a fun way to learn and test my geographical knowledge. I started a few days ago with the US map. Learning where all the states were. (Did you think I was practicing states, capitals and major cities... hilarious!) I'm happy to report I was scoring 150 out of 150 within two days. WOO-HOO! I'm not dumb after all.

Today I ventured into Europe. Thought I should learn those countries as well. I have to tell you I didn't even take the test when I first went to that map. I hit the "help" button to see where everything was. BOY O BOY was I surprised to see how many countries are part of Europe. (Was that a little too much ignorance printed for all the world to see? )

After looking at the map for a while I thought I would at least TRY to find a few on the test. Norway, Italy, Vatican City, Turkey, Spain, Iceland... NICE! And then the test asked me to find Russia (Kaliningrad). Well that's an easy one I thought. It's the huge one on the top right of the continent... right???? WRONG!!!

I hit the big country pridefully and looked to the right where it verifies my correct choices in the "result" box to find.... "No, that's Russia, try again." Interesting I thought to myself. Isn't Russia what I am looking for? But apparently- it isn't... or wasn't. Whatever the case.. I learned today that there is a Russia in Europe... and a smaller, less notable Russia (Kaliningrad).


Who knew?

And as a personal side- I don't think it's very nice of you to laugh at me regarding this situation considering we're all aware of the fact that I didn't even know where Arkansas was three days ago. (It's fair of you to laugh... just not nice.)

:0) Oh, here's the site for you as I know you want to see how much smarter you are than me...

(It won't take much!)

2 comments:

Mari said...

I'll be trying this. I'm pretty good at the states, but not so good outside of the US. Thanks!

Jess said...

Girl, You are WAY braver than I am, if you were trying your hand at RUSSIA!! It took me several rounds to even get all the US states correct!! :0 How sad is that?? However, I am feeling MUCH smarter now. :)

~jessica