Maths Legends: A Game of Chess

The video narrates a tale from ancient India where a traveller challenges a king to a chess match. Upon winning, the traveller makes a unique wish for rice grains to be placed on a chessboard in a geometric sequence, doubling on each square. This wish illustrates the concept of exponential growth, as the total grains required exceed the kingdom's supply. The story highlights the importance of mathematics and strategy.

What was the reward for defeating the king in a game of chess?

• A piece of land

• A bag of gold

• A royal title

• A wish of the winner's choice

What unique wish did the traveller make after winning the chess match?

• To have rice grains placed on a chessboard in a specific pattern

• To marry the king's daughter

• To have a feast in his honor

• To become the king

How does the number of rice grains increase on the chessboard?

• By adding one grain to each square

• By doubling the grains on each subsequent square

• By tripling the grains on each square

• By adding ten grains to each square

What mathematical concept does the traveller's wish illustrate?

• Linear growth

• Exponential growth

• Arithmetic progression

• Fibonacci sequence

What was the total number of rice grains required for the traveller's wish?

• 18 quintillion

• 18 billion

• 18 million

• 18 trillion