Rediscovering Our Roots: Traditional Games and Pastimes Quiz

Rediscover the rich heritage of traditional games and pastimes that have been passed down through generations in India. This quiz will take you on a nostalgic journey, testing your knowledge of these beloved activities that have shaped Indian culture.

10 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the traditional game of Pallanguzhi, what is the name of the small pits used to hold seeds?

  1. Kuli
  2. Mancala
  3. Gundu
  4. Lagori
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a wooden stick called a Gilli and hitting it with another stick called a Danda?

  1. Kabaddi
  2. Kho-Kho
  3. Gilli-Danda
  4. Ludo
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the game of Ludo, what is the name of the dice used to determine the movement of pieces?

  1. Chausar
  2. Parcheesi
  3. Monopoly
  4. Snakes and Ladders
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which traditional Indian game is played with a spinning top called a Lattu?

  1. Kho-Kho
  2. Kabaddi
  3. Lagori
  4. Lattu
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the game of Lagori, what is the name of the small stones used to hit the pile of stones?

  1. Gilli
  2. Danda
  3. Pallanguzhi
  4. Lagori
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams trying to capture each other's territory by drawing lines on the ground?

  1. Kho-Kho
  2. Kabaddi
  3. Ludo
  4. Snakes and Ladders
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath?

  1. Raider
  2. Defender
  3. Umpire
  4. Scorer
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of seven stones, and the goal is to arrange them in a specific pattern?

  1. Pallanguzhi
  2. Ludo
  3. Snakes and Ladders
  4. Seven Stones
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the game of Snakes and Ladders, what happens when a player lands on a square with a snake?

  1. They move up the board
  2. They move down the board
  3. They lose their turn
  4. They win the game
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the game of Pachisi, what is the name of the piece that can move in any direction?

  1. Raja
  2. Mantri
  3. Sepoy
  4. Ghoda