Saturday, January 31, 2009

The Dark Continent

You can get a jumpstart on studying for Friday's map test by going here. I want this blog to be a benefit to those who check regularly. We spent Friday's class going over the Ch. 21 work. I also mentioned that I'd provide a link to the program that provides nets for Africa. I believe you can see it here. Enjoy your weekend - and would someone please post a comment explaining the "Dark Continent" reference?
Posted by Romo at 11:19 AM

13 comments:

  1. Fennec FoxJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:57 PM

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  2. Fennec FoxJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Yes, 59 out of 162, I did so good... I need to go study

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    DO we need to study the capital cities?

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  4. 4footgermanJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    130 out of 162 the first time, even though I know there were some where it didn't register the click in the right place. I kept my mouse in the same place, but it took three clicks for EGYPT to register.... MADDENING.

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  5. 4footgermanJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    WTF!!!!! I click on Rwanda, but it says it is Tanzania. I even googled it to make sure I was clicking in the right spot, and i was. GRRRRRR

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  6. 4footgermanJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Yaaaaaaaaay 161 out of 162, I found out where in the countries to click so that it doesn't get all errory. (is that a word?)

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  7. definitelynotbrandonnelsonJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    With all the civil wars countries are dividing all the time in Africa. We are just memorizing information that is ever changing. And check out this great Ghandi quote, "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed."

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  8. RomoFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Brandon - Excellent Point. But the PROCESS of learning these is important. SO is having the ability to know that Zaire no longer exists.

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  9. 4footgermanFebruary 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    My family hosted a man from the DRoC for a year. He spoke 11 languages including English, and said that this was a small amount. He new wife speaks 15 languages and is learning to speak Spanish. Just an interesting cultural observation about the need to know many of the tribal languages.

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  10. 4footgermanFebruary 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    I found the Asia map on the same site, and got 94/96 the first time..... Woo Hoo.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Brodin-you're so humble!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Capitals?

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  13. HarrisonFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Obviously this has burned the countries of Africa into my head forever. Two nights ago I did the practice thing you gave us here, and I scored like a 50/162. I just got a 155/162. Way to go Romo :)

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