Q 01/05

The first FIFA Women's World Cup was held in 1991 in which country?

A) Sweden

B) Italy

C) United States

D) China

Answer · why

D) China

FIFA was still so cautious about the 'World Cup' brand that the event was officially the 1st FIFA World Championship for Women's Football.

Q 02/05

The 1991 tournament carried the name of which candy brand as its official sponsor?

A) M&M's

B) Snickers

C) Skittles

D) Kit Kat

Answer · why

A) M&M's

Mars, Incorporated sponsored the event, so the official title ended with 'for the M&M's Cup'.

Q 03/05

How long did matches last at the 1991 Women's World Cup, uniquely among all editions?

A) 70 minutes

B) 75 minutes

C) 85 minutes

D) 80 minutes

Answer · why

D) 80 minutes

Two points for a win was also the rule that year; both quirks were dropped for 1995.

Q 04/05

The 1991 final was played in front of 63,000 people at the Tianhe Stadium in which city?

A) Beijing

B) Tianjin

C) Guangzhou

D) Shanghai

Answer · why

C) Guangzhou

All the venues were in Guangdong province, spread across Guangzhou, Foshan, Jiangmen and Zhongshan.

Q 05/05

Which US forward's ten goals won the Golden Boot at the 1991 tournament?

A) Carin Jennings

B) April Heinrichs

C) Mia Hamm

D) Michelle Akers

Answer · why

D) Michelle Akers

She, Jennings and captain Heinrichs formed a forward line nicknamed the 'Triple-Edged Sword'.