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Which country is believed to have originated the game of checkers?
Which country is believed to have originated the game of checkers?
What is the name of the strategic variant of checkers in the Philippines?
What is the name of the strategic variant of checkers in the Philippines?
What does the word 'Dama' mean?
What does the word 'Dama' mean?
Which ancient civilization is associated with the game of checkers?
Which ancient civilization is associated with the game of checkers?
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What is the name of the game that had a 5x5 board with a grid and diagonal lines intersecting the grids?
What is the name of the game that had a 5x5 board with a grid and diagonal lines intersecting the grids?
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Study Notes
Origins of Checkers
- Egypt is believed to have originated the game of checkers.
- The ancient civilization associated with the game of checkers is the Egyptians.
Variants of Checkers
- In the Philippines, a strategic variant of checkers is known as "Dama", which means "lady" in Filipino.
- The game of Alquerque is a variant of checkers that had a 5x5 board with a grid and diagonal lines intersecting the grids.
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Test your knowledge of Philippine traditional games and their relevance in physical education. Identify traditional games such as DAMA, a strategic variant of checkers derived from ancient Egypt. Explore the significance of these games in promoting physical fitness and strategic thinking.
