History of games

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/history-of-games

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. Who invented History of games?Tang Dynasty China, c. 9th century CE
2. What is the earliest documented game?Senet, ancient Egypt, c. 3100 BCE, potentially linked to funerary rituals
3. What is the origin of chess (chaturanga)?India, c. 6th century CE, reflecting military strategy
4. What are some of the oldest games that people played a long time ago?Senet from ancient Egypt around 3100 BCE and the Royal Game of Ur from Mesopotamia around 2600 BCE were among the earliest games. They were made with carved wood, stones, or shells.
5. Why did ancient people play games like Senet and the Royal Game of Ur?These games were more than fun; they helped people learn about the afterlife, teamwork, and thinking skills.

Antiquity: The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
Pedagogical Tools: Methods and practices used in teaching and education.
Social Cohesion: The bonds that bring people together in a society, fostering unity and cooperation.