Multiple choice general knowledge What was founded in 1894 in Zlin by Thomas from a family of cobblers? Mochi Bata Reebok Nike Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Bata shoe company was founded in 1894 in Zlin (then part of Austria-Hungary, now Czech Republic) by Tomáš Baťa, whose family were cobblers. Bata became one of the world's largest shoe manufacturers.