History of Chess: Origins and Evolution

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What was the earliest form of chess called?

  • Zere
  • Shah and Shamath
  • Chaturanga (correct)
  • Chatrance

Which piece in the earliest form of chess was the predecessor to the modern bishop?

  • Footmen
  • Elephant (correct)
  • Advisor
  • Chariot

In what region did chess spread from India and become known as chatrance?

  • Persia (correct)
  • Muslim society
  • India
  • Zere

What is the rule known as when the king is threatened in chess?

<p>Check (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rule did the Persians introduce to chess regarding the king's movement?

<p>The king cannot be moved into or left in check (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of chess when it spread to Russia?

<p>Shakmati (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the bishop piece originally represented as in the Indian game?

<p>Elephant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which high-profile woman influenced the development of the queen's move in chess?

<p>Eleanor of Aquitaine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in European forms of chess gave the king the ability to shift with the rook in a move called castling?

<p>Jumping on its first move (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What played an important role in the spread of chess, especially through the publication of books analyzing and developing strategies?

<p>The printing press (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Chaturanga?

The earliest form of chess that originated in India.

What was the Elephant?

The piece in early chess that evolved into the modern bishop.

Where is Persia?

The area chess spread to from India, becoming known as chatrance.

What is Check?

The rule indicating the king is under attack.

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What is King's safety?

The Persian rule that the king cannot move into danger.

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What is Shakmati?

The original name of chess in Russia.

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What was the early Bishop?

The piece represented by an elephant in the original Indian game.

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Who is Eleanor of Aquitaine?

She influenced the development of the queen's move in chess.

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What is Castling?

The European change allowing the king to shift with the rook.

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What is the Printing press?

It helped spread chess knowledge through analysis and strategy.

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