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Turn your own geography notes into a custom map quiz

Pick the regions your class covers, then pair them with questions DeckOwl writes from your own readings, slides or notes.

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Why a custom map quiz works better than a generic one

Drilling place names on a blank map is one of the fastest ways to learn geography, and a custom map quiz on Seterra lets you focus on exactly the regions your course covers. Generic sets often include places you will never be tested on, which wastes study time.

Start with the regions in your current unit rather than the whole world.
Use the explanations for every wrong answer to fix the reason you missed it.
Review missed places more often than the ones you already know.
Export to PDF or DOCX on a paid plan if your teacher wants a printed copy.

Example geography questions for a Seterra custom map

Which river forms much of the border between Germany and France?The Rhine. It flows along the border for a long stretch before continuing north through Germany.

Which is the largest country in Africa by area?Algeria. Its land area is larger than any other African country, mostly covered by the Sahara.

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?Ouagadougou. It is the country's largest city and seat of government.

Which sea lies between the Italian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula?The Adriatic Sea. It is a northern arm of the Mediterranean Sea.

Which strait separates Spain from Morocco?The Strait of Gibraltar. It connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX or plain notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.

Spaced repetition

Review the questions over time so the place names you miss come back more often until they stick.

Export when you need it

Paid plans export to PDF or DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course systems.

How it works

Choose your regions

List the countries, rivers, capitals or seas your class or textbook covers so your map quiz stays focused.

Upload your notes

Add the readings, slides or a photo of the page and DeckOwl reads the text and drafts questions.

Study and repeat

Work through the questions in your browser, read the explanations for misses, and keep going until the set feels easy.

DeckOwl does not build the Seterra map itself. It writes questions from the material you already have, such as a chapter on European rivers or a slide deck on African capitals, so you can quiz yourself on the same places your teacher uses. Pair those questions with your map practice and check each explanation when you miss something.

Keep each set small enough to repeat, and rebuild it when your unit changes. Smaller, targeted sets usually lead to more practice sessions than one huge list.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pick which regions belong on a custom map quiz?

Start with the countries, rivers or cities named in your syllabus or readings. Keep the set narrow enough that you can finish it in one sitting.

How many places should a custom map quiz include?

Many students find 10 to 25 places a good size for one session. Add more once you can get most of them right on the first try.

Does DeckOwl build the Seterra map itself?

No. DeckOwl writes questions from your PDFs, slides or notes, and you use them alongside your own map practice.

Which exports are included in each plan?

The free plan is for studying in the browser only. Plus, at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro at $14.99 per month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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