challenge: What is the origin of the name 'Nard' in the game of Nard?
  
  A. It is derived from the name of a famous Persian game piece
  B. It is named after the Persian king who banned the game
  C. It is a reference to the Greek game Kubeia
  D. It is a shortened form of the older name 'nardašir', meaning 'brave Ardashir'
  Answer: 