Q 01/05

In which city was the Young Men's Christian Association founded?

A) Manchester

B) London

C) Boston

D) Glasgow

Answer · why

B) London

Its first premises opened on Great Russell Street that same year, and the building was still recognised as the world's first YMCA when it was sold in ...

Q 02/05

Who founded the YMCA with eleven friends?

A) John Wesley

B) William Booth

C) Thomas Barnardo

D) George Williams

Answer · why

D) George Williams

He was later knighted for his work, and a Canadian college was named in his honour.

Q 03/05

In which year was the YMCA founded?

A) 1832

B) 1844

C) 1851

D) 1868

Answer · why

B) 1844

The date was 6 June, when the founder held the first meeting aimed at improving the spiritual condition of young men in the drapery trade.

Q 04/05

What was the trade of the YMCA's founder?

A) Printer

B) Blacksmith

C) Draper

D) Clerk

Answer · why

C) Draper

He was typical of the young men pulled into cities by the Industrial Revolution, where the main leisure options were taverns and brothels.

Q 05/05

Which sport was invented at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield in 1891?

A) Handball

B) Basketball

C) Softball

D) Badminton

Answer · why

B) Basketball

The brief was a game that was interesting, easy to learn and playable indoors during the New England winter.