Chess Legend and Wisdom Lessons

The video narrates a legend about the origin of chess. A young man presents a chess game to a king to lift his spirits. The game is explained, highlighting the significance of each piece. The young man requests a reward in grains of wheat, doubling on each chessboard square, which poses a challenge for the king as the total exceeds the world's wheat supply. The story illustrates wisdom and the importance of understanding one's limitations.

What is the main theme of the legend discussed in the video?

• The origin of chess

• The history of elephants

• The life of a king

• The invention of board games

Why did the characters travel to the king's palace?

• To attend a festival

• To deliver a gift

• To seek employment

• To meet the queen

Who invented the game of chess according to the legend?

• The king

• A wise man

• A young man named La

• A soldier

What does the queen piece represent in the game of chess?

• The wealth of the kingdom

• The king's power

• The spirit of the people

• The army

Why is the queen considered more powerful than the king in chess?

• Because she can move in any direction

• Because she represents the people

• Because she is the king's advisor

• Because she has more pieces

What reward did the young man request from the king?

• Grains of wheat

• A castle

• Gold and jewels

• A royal title

How was the amount of grains of wheat to be calculated?

• By the weight of the wheat

• By the number of chess pieces

• By the number of players

• By doubling the amount for each square on the chessboard

What was the reaction of the king's advisors to the calculation of the wheat grains?

• They were pleased

• They were indifferent

• They were confused

• They were shocked

What lesson did the king learn from the young man's request?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of the queen

• The strength of the army

• The value of wisdom over material goods

What is the moral of the story?

• Chess is a game of strategy

• Kings should always keep their promises

• True wisdom lies beyond material possessions

• Always seek material wealth