What Do You Know Rithmomachy?

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    Rithmomachy was usually called which name in the early 12th century?

    • Numbers game
    • Battle of Numbers
    • Number words game
    • Game of worlds
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The term “Rithmomachy” refers to a complex board game commonly played in the 13th century. The game follows some Mathematical patterns and has remained a keyboard game over the past 8 centuries. Do you want to know more about the concepts of Rithmomachy? Take this quiz and find out more about Rithmomachy

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  • 2. 
    Rithmomachy is played on a similar board to which popular board game? - ProProfs

    Rithmomachy is played on a similar board to which popular board game?

    • Sudoku

    • Chess

    • Checkers

    • Cards

    Correct Answer
    A. Chess
    Explanation
    Rithmomachy is played on a similar board to Chess. Rithmomachy is a medieval board game that was played on a checkered board, similar to the one used in Chess. Both games involve strategic thinking and planning, and the similarity in the board layout suggests that Rithmomachy may have been influenced by or derived from Chess.

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  • 3. 
    Rithmomachy has been attributed to which philosopher as its founder? - ProProfs

    Rithmomachy has been attributed to which philosopher as its founder?

    • Plato

    • Socrates

    • Aristotle

    • Pythagoras

    Correct Answer
    A. Pythagoras
    Explanation
    Rithmomachy, a mathematical board game, has been attributed to Pythagoras as its founder. Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to geometry and number theory. While there is limited historical evidence to support this claim, it is widely believed that Pythagoras developed Rithmomachy as a means to teach his students about the relationships between numbers and arithmetic operations. His interest in mathematics and his belief in the mystical properties of numbers make him a plausible candidate for the creation of this game.

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  • 4. 
    How many pieces are used in the game of Rithmomachy? - ProProfs

    How many pieces are used in the game of Rithmomachy?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Rithmomachy is a mathematical board game that was popular in the Middle Ages. It is played on a grid with 64 squares, and each player starts with 4 pieces. The goal of the game is to capture the opponent's pieces by moving strategically on the board. Therefore, the correct answer is 4, as each player begins with 4 pieces in the game of Rithmomachy.

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  • 5. 
    Which of the pieces can move one square in any of the four diagonals? - ProProfs

    Which of the pieces can move one square in any of the four diagonals?

    • Rounds

    • Squares

    • Circles

    • Triangles

    Correct Answer
    A. Rounds
    Explanation
    Rounds can move one square in any of the four diagonals because they have a circular shape, allowing them to rotate and move in any direction. Squares, circles, and triangles do not have the same ability to move diagonally.

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  • 6. 
    Which of the move exactly three squares vertically or horizontally, but not diagonally? - ProProfs

    Which of the move exactly three squares vertically or horizontally, but not diagonally?

    • Rounds

    • Squares

    • Circles

    • Triangles

    Correct Answer
    A. Squares
    Explanation
    Squares are the only option that can move exactly three squares vertically or horizontally, but not diagonally. Rounds, circles, and triangles do not have the ability to move in a straight line for a specific number of squares. Therefore, squares are the correct answer.

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  • 7. 
    When a piece is surrounded on all four sides in Rithomachy it is called - ProProfs

    When a piece is surrounded on all four sides in Rithomachy it is called

    • Meeting

    • Siege

    • Assault

    • Battle

    Correct Answer
    A. Siege
    Explanation
    In Rithomachy, when a piece is surrounded on all four sides, it is called a siege. This term is commonly used in warfare to describe the act of surrounding and blockading an enemy's position in order to force their surrender. In the context of the game, a siege indicates a strong strategic position where the surrounded piece is at a disadvantage and may be captured by the opponent in the next move.

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  • 8. 
    When all three pieces that are arranged are in an arithmetic progression it is referred to as?   - ProProfs

    When all three pieces that are arranged are in an arithmetic progression it is referred to as?  

    • De Honore

    • De Lite

    • Victoria Magna

    • Victoria Major

    Correct Answer
    A. Victoria Magna
    Explanation
    When all three pieces that are arranged in an arithmetic progression, it is referred to as "Victoria Magna".

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  • 9. 
    When a player captures enough pieces to add up to or exceed a certain value that is set by both players it is reffered to as? - ProProfs

    When a player captures enough pieces to add up to or exceed a certain value that is set by both players it is reffered to as?

    • De Bonis

    • De Honore

    • De Lite

    • De Corpore

    Correct Answer
    A. De Bonis
    Explanation
    When a player captures enough pieces to add up to or exceed a certain value that is set by both players, it is referred to as "De Bonis". This term is commonly used in games, especially in chess, to indicate the accumulation of captured pieces that have a certain value. It signifies the strategic advantage gained by a player when they have captured enough valuable pieces from their opponent.

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  • 10. 
    Rithmomachy had its lowest peak in which century? - ProProfs

    Rithmomachy had its lowest peak in which century?

    • 16th

    • 17th

    • 18th

    • 19th

    Correct Answer
    A. 17th
    Explanation
    Rithmomachy, a medieval mathematical game, reached its lowest peak in the 17th century. This suggests that the popularity and interest in the game declined during this time period.

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