The History of Chess Quiz

The History of Chess Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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The History of Chess Quiz

The History of Chess Quiz

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9th - 12th Grade

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Ron Denholm

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of chess?

Chaturanga

Shogi

Go

Citadels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

In which century did chess become part of courtly education in Europe?

7th century

11th century

15th century

19th century

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which country developed a variant of chess where pieces were placed at intersections of board squares?

China

Mongolia

Persia

Japan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What change in the game accelerated the pace of chess in the 15th century?

Introduction of the queen piece

Introduction of the rook piece

Introduction of the bishop piece

Introduction of the knight piece

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

During which era did chess move from royal courts to coffeehouses?

Industrial era

Enlightenment era

Medieval era

Renaissance era

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which player managed a checkmate after sacrificing his queen and both rooks in the Immortal Game of 1851?

Garry Kasparov

Adolf Anderssen

Deep Blue

Tamerlane

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which country dominated the chess championships during the Cold War?

United States

China

Japan

Soviet Union

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