YMCA Trivia Challenge
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Test your knowledge of the YMCA.
- 1.
What Olympic sport was founded at the YMCA in 1891?
- A.
Gymnastics
- B.
Basketball
- C.
Ice Skating
- D.
Archery
Correct Answer
B. BasketballExplanation
Basketball was founded by James Naismith.
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- 2.
What U.S. Corporation’s founder started the company while living at a YMCA?
- A.
Hallmark
- B.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
- C.
Pillsbury
- D.
International Paper
Correct Answer
A. HallmarkExplanation
Joyce Hall started Hallmark cards from his room at a Kansas City YMCA .Rate this question:
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- 3.
In 1895 what sport did William Morgan invent at the YMCA that was considered less strenuous than basketball and geared toward senior citizens?
- A.
Jousting
- B.
Volleyball
- C.
Bull Riding
- D.
Cricket
Correct Answer
B. Volleyball -
- 4.
What national celebration was founded at the YMCA?
- A.
Mother's Day
- B.
Father's Day
- C.
Valentine's Day
- D.
Earth Day
Correct Answer
B. Father's DayExplanation
In 1910 at a Spokane, Washington YMCA. In 1971 President Nixon and Congress issued proclamations and endorsements of Father's Day as a national traditionRate this question:
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- 5.
How many members do YMCA’s in the United States collectively serve?
- A.
850,000
- B.
50,000
- C.
20 Million
- D.
1 Billion
Correct Answer
C. 20 MillionExplanation
Over 20.2 Million men, women and children each year at the nation's 2,663 YMCAs.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What sport, formerly called “kittenball” and “sissyball” did the YMCA help rename?
- A.
Ping Pong
- B.
Wallyball
- C.
Dodgeball
- D.
Softball
Correct Answer
D. SoftballExplanation
In 1926, due to the popularity of the game, the YMCA recognized that official rules were necessary and the recommendation was made to change the nameRate this question:
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- 7.
In 1961 President Kennedy approached the YMCA asking for assistance in helping to found what organization?
- A.
Federal Reserve
- B.
Department of Education
- C.
Peace Corps
- D.
Head Start
Correct Answer
C. Peace Corps -
- 8.
In how many countries do YMCA’s operate?
- A.
5
- B.
60
- C.
120
- D.
200
Correct Answer
C. 120Explanation
Serving more than 45 million peopleRate this question:
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- 9.
How much money did the YMCA raise for soldier relief in World War I?
- A.
53,000
- B.
700,000
- C.
7 Million
- D.
235 Million
Correct Answer
D. 235 MillionExplanation
Over the course of two yearsRate this question:
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- 10.
What famous Civil Rights Activist grew up at a YMCA?
- A.
Rosa Parks
- B.
Caesar Chavez
- C.
Martin Luther King Jr.
- D.
Susan B. Anthony
Correct Answer
C. Martin Luther King Jr.Explanation
Loved to swim at the Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta.Rate this question:
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