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Question no. 77265

Which ancient civilization or country is credited with inventing the game of chess______________________?

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Answer: A. India

Explanation

Historical evidence credits ancient India as the origin point where early forms of chess were first developed. Archaeological findings and ancient literary texts trace the earliest rules of the game back to the Indian subcontinent. Cultural diffusion subsequently carried these early chess precursors along ancient trade routes into Persia and beyond. Ancient Indian society created chaturanga, a military strategy game simulating four divisions of an army. Historians study ancient Sanskrit texts to understand how early board games evolved into modern chess. Cultural exchange between empires played a vital role in spreading board games across the Eurasian continent.

Option B is incorrect because Canada is a modern nation with no historical claim to inventing chess. Option C is wrong since Dubai is a modern metropolitan center rather than the ancient origin of chess. Option D is incorrect because America was discovered centuries after chess was already well established.

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