I have a test tomorrow...
2006-12-03 14:38:57 · 4 answers · asked by Sid V 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Senet may be the oldest board game in World History, although it is impossible to prove which game is the oldest.
Basically, it's a board game from predynastic and ancient Egypt, is the oldest board game whose ancient existence has been confirmed, dating to circa 3500 BC. The full name of the game in Ancient Egyptian meant the "passing game."
Read the wikipedia link listed below. Good luck :)
2006-12-03 14:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Rob S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Senet is an Egyptian race game and may be the ancestor of our modern backgammon. We know of this game through ancient Egyption boards that have survived to this day. More than 40 have been discovered, some in very good condition with pawns, sticks or knucklebones still intact. The oldest known representation of Senet is in a painting from the tomb of Hesy (Third Dynasty circa 2686-2613 BCE)."
from- http://www.gamecabinet.com/history/Senet.html
another site at http://www.humanities-interactive.org/ancient/tut/senet/
and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senet
2006-12-03 22:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by HCCLIB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Senet is an ancient egyptian board game - my students say it is similar to "sorry" or checkers. It is played with two players and with four sticks (instead of dice). Use the link below! Good luck on your test!
2006-12-03 22:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by MA A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: sen·et Pronunciation Guide
Variant(s): or sen·net
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): -s
Etymology: origin unknown
: any of several barracudas
2006-12-03 22:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋