Multiple choice general knowledge

The exact translation of the origin of the word 'check-mate' is 'the king is captured'.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is false because 'check-mate' comes from the Persian phrase 'shah mat', which means 'the king is helpless' or 'the king is dead', not 'the king is captured'. This reflects the checkmate condition where the king is in check with no legal moves - effectively trapped and defeated.