Astronomical chess

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/astronomical-chess

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the source document?Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games), compiled circa 1283
2. What is the patronage?King Alfonso X the Wise of Castile
3. How many players can play Astronomical Chess?Seven people can play Astronomical Chess at the same time, which was a lot of players for a game back then.
4. What does the board look like in Astronomical Chess?The board is round and has many circles. Each circle shows zodiac signs and planets, so it looks like a map of the sky.

Libro de los Juegos: A comprehensive 13th-century manuscript documenting various games, including chess, dice, and board games.
Zodiac: A belt of the heavens comprising the paths of the sun, moon, and planets, divided into twelve constellations.
Concentric Circles: A series of circles or rings that share a common center point, often used in geometric designs and game boards.
Dice Game: A game where the outcome or actions are determined by the random roll of dice.