Squash: History and Modern Overview

Test your knowledge about squash's origins, historical development, notable players, and current landscape of the sport.

8 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first squash court built?

  1. 1864
  2. 1874
  3. 1884
  4. 1894
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of squash?

  1. Harry Gem
  2. James Ogilvy
  3. John Hay
  4. Isaac Bell
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which country is credited with inventing squash?

  1. England
  2. Scotland
  3. Ireland
  4. Wales
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the original name of squash?

  1. Squash rackets
  2. Squash tennis
  3. Squash ball
  4. Squash court
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first squash tournament held?

  1. 1865
  2. 1875
  3. 1885
  4. 1895
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which country won the first World Squash Championship?

  1. England
  2. Scotland
  3. Pakistan
  4. Egypt
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the most successful male squash player of all time?

  1. Jahangir Khan
  2. Hashim Khan
  3. Geoff Hunt
  4. Peter Nicol
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the most successful female squash player of all time?

  1. Nicol David
  2. Michelle Martin
  3. Susan Devoy
  4. Carol Owens