History and Origins of Chess Quiz

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History and Origins of Chess: a General level Chess quiz. Test your knowledge with 13 questions!
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Question 1
To which continent did chess spread after India?
A Persia
B Australia
C Antarctica
D North America
Question 2
What does the word 'Shah' mean in Persian?
A Soldier
B Victory
C Pawn
D King
Question 3
What is the phrase 'Checkmate' derived from?
A The King is helpless
B The King is dead
C The King is fleeing
D The King is trapped
Question 4
Approximately how old is the game of chess?
A 100 years
B 1,500 years
C 10,000 years
D 50 years
Question 5
Which piece was historically called the 'Vizier'?
A Queen
B Knight
C Bishop
D Rook

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