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The document contains a quiz on chess history and its benefits, including multiple choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. Key topics include the origin of chess, notable champions, and the significance of the London Tournament in 1851. It also highlights the cognitive and communicative benefits of playing chess for students.

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Quiz On Chess History and Benefits

The document contains a quiz on chess history and its benefits, including multiple choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. Key topics include the origin of chess, notable champions, and the significance of the London Tournament in 1851. It also highlights the cognitive and communicative benefits of playing chess for students.

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Quiz on Chess History and Benefits 11.

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Multiple Choice 12. checkmate
1. Where is the origin of chess believed to be? a) China 13. queen
b) India 14. pawn
c) Egypt 15. problem-solving
d) Greece Short Answer
2. Who was the first official world chess champion? a) Paul 16. Paul Morphy
Morphy 17. Chess helps students enhance their ability to explain their
b) Adolf Anderssen ideas clearly, engage in constructive discussions, and think
c) Wilhelm Steinitz critically about what others say.
d) Gary Kasparov 18. The London Tournament in 1851 was the first international
3. Which country currently dominates the game of chess? a) chess tournament and showcased the world’s best chess
United States players.
b) Germany 19. Two benefits are: improving problem-solving skills and
c) Russia boosting confidence and self-worth.
d) England 20. The pawns serve to advance the game and protect other pieces.
4. What was the first international chess tournament? a) They also play an important role in capturing opponent’s
Moscow Tournament pieces and controlling important squares.
b) London Tourney
c) Paris Open
d) Berlin Challenge
5. Who won the first official world chess championship in
1866? a) Paul Morphy
b) Adolf Anderssen
c) Wilhelm Steinitz
d) Anatoli Karpov
True or False
6. Chess was once considered a game for royalty only.
o True
o False
7. Chess is considered a recreational therapy for people
suffering from anxiety and depression.
o True
o False
8. Paul Morphy became the first world chess champion.
o True
o False
9. The queen is considered one of the weakest pieces in
chess.
o True
o False
10. The knight is the only piece in chess that can jump over
other pieces.
o True
o False
Fill in the Blanks
11. The game of chess is played on a board with _______ squares.
12. The goal of chess is to _______ the other player's king.
13. The _______ is the most powerful piece in chess.
14. The _______ can move two squares forward on its first move.
15. Chess can improve skills such as ________, logical thinking, and
concentration.
Short Answer
16. Who was the first American-born chess player to make a
significant impact in international chess?
17. How does chess benefit communication skills?
18. What was the significance of the London Tournament in 1851?
19. Name two benefits of playing chess for students.
20. What is the main role of the pawns in a chess game?

Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. b) India
2. c) Wilhelm Steinitz
3. c) Russia
4. b) London Tourney
5. c) Wilhelm Steinitz
True or False
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. True
Fill in the Blanks

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