Correct Answer: Chaturanga
Subject: history
Explanation: Chess originated in India during the Gupta period (c. 6th century CE) as 'Chaturanga' (four divisions of military — infantry, cavalry, elephants, chariots). Each piece represented a division of the ancient Indian army. It then traveled to Persia as 'Chatrang' (later 'Shatranj'), and then to the Arab world and Europe. The modern word 'Chess' derives from Persian 'Shah' (King). The queen's current power in Western chess (introduced in 15th century Europe) differs significantly from the original Indian game. 'Pachisi' is the ancient Indian board game that became 'Ludo' in the Western world (played on a cross-shaped board).
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