Blog-o-signment

Step one:
I took the Asian Geography Quiz, and I got a 62%. A 62 isn't good, but it's better than I thought I would do on my first try. It's a really cool website, and drawing the map of Asia has helped too.

Cultural bias/Pre-conceived notions and putting it in perspective:
It is important to study Asian history, and the history of places around the world, because all aspects of our life are increasingly being affected by global events and international relations. In order to live cohesively, do business with, and relate to people in other regions, we must study their history, culture, language, and learn more about them in general. This is particularly important for Americans, because I believe we are greatly known for our ignorance of other cultures, including biases and stereotypes. I know that I don't know nearly as much as I probably should.
However, when studying different cultures, we must keep in mind that their way of life and customs may be different from ours. When learning about new cultures, we have to go about it with an open mind and remember that our traditions or customs may be just as strange to other people as theirs may be to us. We just have to be willing to think outside our "comfort zones" and absorb as much information as we can.