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The game of Go! Trivia Quiz

I haven't seen any quizzes on Go yet! This will be a basic introductory version from the rules played in America adopted from Japan.

A multiple-choice quiz by mitchcumstein. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mitchcumstein

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,497

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
183

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Question 1 of 10

1. Go is a game whose origins date back over 4,000 years to approximately 2,300 B.C. Which country is considered to have originated the game? Hint

China

Mogolia

Japan

Persia

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Question 2 of 10

2. The name "Go" was adopted in America, but the game has many different names. What is the original name for "Go"? Hint

Igo

Baduk

Wei Qi

Shogi

3. One of the rules of Go prohibits an occurrence where both players are continually capturing the same piece. This rule meaning, "a near infinite amount of time" demands that one of the players must play somewhere else before re-taking. Hint

Aji

Tesuji

Dame

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Question 4 of 10

4. When there is just one liberty left before taking the opponents stone, (or group of stones) the opponent is considered to be in "check". What popular video game system shares the name for the term used to express the opponents stones that are in "check"? Hint

Sony

Nintendo

Atari

Sega

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Go there is a situation that can occur which is equivalent to a "Mexican standoff" This means that either player trying to capture the opponent would result in losing their own group. What term, meaning "mutual life", is used for this situation? Hint

Shimari

Seki

Sente

Komi

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Question 6 of 10

6. From it's binary nature of black and white stones, Go seems to be an ideal game to design a program for. What is the name of the program that has beaten the highest ranked Go player with no handicap? Hint

Gogoplex

Deep Blue

Alpha-Go

GOFAI

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Go, an eye is considered to be an area within your territory where there are no stones. How many eyes are required, at a minimum, to ensure that your group can not be captured? Hint

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. Go has a terrific handicap system so that people of different playing abilities can have a closer game. On a full size board (19x19) the player given an advantage is allowed to have stones placed on the star points of the board. How many stones is typically the largest handicap given? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Despite a well known proverb stating to "always play on the point of symmetry", traditional Go equipment is typically non-symmetrical in the following ways EXCEPT: Hint

The black stones are larger than the white

The stone bowls are always oval

The Go board is longer on one side

The lines are closer in one direction than the other

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Question 10 of 10

10. Go has a strict hierarchy of ranks. As you climb the ladder, you gain different levels. What is the highest level that a player can receive? Hint

30k Kyu

10p Dan

1k Kyu

1d Dan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Go is a game whose origins date back over 4,000 years to approximately 2,300 B.C. Which country is considered to have originated the game?

Answer: China

Legend says that it was created to help an emperor's son develop better concentration. Some people believe it was used for fortune telling and others say that it was strictly for military modeling.

2. The name "Go" was adopted in America, but the game has many different names. What is the original name for "Go"?

Answer: Wei Qi

Wei means "to surround" and is a good description of the game, that being one of the main elements of the game. Qi means board game.

Answer: Ko

Ko battles make Go an interesting game. When a player needs to play elsewhere, there must be a threat made that is larger than the value of the Ko battle, demanding a response from the opponent. This can shift power back and forth as threats are continuously exhausted until one opponent ignores the threat to fill the void, ending the battle.

Answer: Atari

When you are in Atari, it is not expected that you necessarily save the stones. Often the correct play is to create a bigger threat elsewhere. It is not necessary to say "Atari" out loud as it may be patronizing to the opponent but it may be indicated to a student during a teaching game.

Answer: Seki

A seki is a fairly rare situation that evolves from skillful play. The resulting stones and territory are considered to be neutral and not counted at the end of the game. Oftentimes this is a great way of "saving" your stones from being captured.

Answer: Alpha-Go

Competitions are held every year for the strongest program and major advances have been achieved. However, Go is still considered to be a major landmark in artificial intelligence. In 2016, the Alpha-Go software beat Lee Sedol, the current World Champion in what was widely seen as a huge surprise.

7. In Go, an eye is considered to be an area within your territory where there are no stones. How many eyes are required, at a minimum, to ensure that your group can not be captured?

Answer: 2

This is a basic lesson to learn in Go. Much of the strategy involves reducing your enemy's territory so that only 1 eye can remain. This often involves sacrificing stones to destroy space.

Answer: 9

Nine stones is typically the highest handicap allowed. Giving any more than that may be considered insulting or patronizing.

9. Despite a well known proverb stating to "always play on the point of symmetry", traditional Go equipment is typically non-symmetrical in the following ways EXCEPT:

Answer: The stone bowls are always oval

Asian culture is known for despising perfect symmetry. (Otherwise known as Wabi-Sabi) The stones typically don't fit in the left to right spacing which prevents a perfect spacing of stones on the board. The Go board is asymmetrical as a correction for perspective. The black stones are slightly larger to make up for the optical illusion of being smaller than the white.

10. Go has a strict hierarchy of ranks. As you climb the ladder, you gain different levels. What is the highest level that a player can receive?

Answer: 10p Dan

10p Dan is a special title reserved under extraordinary circumstances. 9p Dan is generally the highest at any time. The p stands for professional and the higher the number the better. However, 30 Kyu is the lowest and you must climb your way to 1 Kyu before becoming a Dan player (marked with the d for an amateur Dan).

Source: Author mitchcumstein

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