History of Card Games

What is considered the oldest known card game in history?

• Poker

• Bridge

• Ganjifa

• Tarot

Which civilization is credited with the invention of playing cards?

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Greek

In which century did playing cards first appear in Europe?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

What was the primary purpose of Tarot cards when they were first created?

• Fortune-telling

• Playing games

• Religious rituals

• Mathematical calculations

Which card game was popular among French nobility in the 17th century?

• Whist

• Piquet

• Rummy

• Solitaire

What is the origin of the modern deck of 52 playing cards?

• Italian

• Spanish

• French

• German

Which card game is known as the 'Game of Kings'?

• Chess

• Bridge

• Poker

• Ganjifa

What is the significance of the Joker card in a standard deck?

• It represents a wild card

• It is used in Tarot readings

• It was added for decoration

• It is the highest card in Bridge

Which card game involves bidding and trick-taking, and is often played in tournaments?

• Poker

• Bridge

• Hearts

• Spades

What is the main objective of the card game 'Rummy'?

• To win all the cards

• To form sets and runs

• To capture the opponent's cards

• To score the highest points