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Turn your geography notes into map quiz questions

DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from your PDFs, slides or notes, with explanations, so you can place the answers on a map yourself.

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Why a text quiz is a good first step for a map quiz

Before a map quiz can test you on borders and rivers, you need the list of places it should cover, and that list usually lives in a textbook chapter or lecture slides.

List the countries, capitals, rivers or regions your class covers
Generate a set of questions from the chapter or slide deck
Check each explanation against your textbook before you publish
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI or Moodle XML on Pro

Example geography questions for a map quiz

Which river flows through Baghdad?The Tigris, which runs through the city from north to south, so it is a useful pin when learning Iraq.

Which two countries share the longest international land border in the world?The United States and Canada, because their shared border is the longest land boundary between any two countries.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne when the country federated.

Which country has the largest population in Africa?Nigeria, because its population is larger than any other African country.

Which mountain range forms much of the boundary between Europe and Asia in Russia?The Ural Mountains, which run north to south and are commonly used as the dividing line between the continents.

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Questions from your notes

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a textbook page and get questions on the places and facts in it.

Explanations included

Each question comes with a correct answer and a short explanation, so you know why a country or river is the right pin.

Export your question list

Plus exports PDF, DOCX and Anki files. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for use in other quiz platforms.

How it works

Upload your geography material

Add a chapter, slide deck or notes that list countries, capitals, rivers or landforms.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer to match how you want to be tested.

Pin the answers on your map

Copy the answers into the map quiz creator of your choice, such as Sporcle, using the question list you generated.

DeckOwl does not draw or host clickable maps. It reads your material and writes questions with correct answers and explanations, which you can then set up as pins in Sporcle or any map tool you already use.

Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser. Plus and Pro add exports for the question lists you build from your notes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many places should a geography map quiz include?

Most classroom map quizzes work well with 15 to 30 places, which is enough to cover one region without overwhelming the test-taker. Start smaller and add more once the first set feels comfortable.

How do I study rivers and borders for a map quiz?

Group the places by region and learn each group with a rough sketch, then test yourself with questions before trying to label a blank map. Repeat weak groups on different days so they stick.

Can DeckOwl make clickable map quizzes?

No. DeckOwl creates multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations, plus mind maps. You would place the answers on a map in a separate tool.

Are exports included on the free plan?

No. Free accounts study in the browser, while Plus and Pro include exports, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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