Historical Costumes - Teacher Presentation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an important objective when learning about historical costumes?

• To memorize the names of all designers

• To understand the evolution of fashion and recognize key innovations

• To focus only on modern fashion trends

• To ignore the cultural context of costumes

Multiple Choice

The Bliaut was an overdress worn by which group during the 13th and 14th centuries?

• Women

• Men

• Children

• Both women and men

Multiple Choice

Which of the following movies represents the 13th and 14th centuries?

• Robin Hood

• Braveheart

• Both Robin Hood and Braveheart

• Neither

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Fashion in the 15th and 16th centuries was greatly influenced by

society and European royalty.

Open Ended

Explain the function and significance of the Farthingale/Hoop Skirt and the Ruff in 15th and 16th century fashion.

Multiple Select

Select all the fashion accessories or garments that were popular in the 1400-1500s.

• Pregnancy Pillows

• Codpiece

• Hennin

• Farthingale

Multiple Choice

Which of the following movies is set in the 15th or 16th centuries?

• Hamlet

• The Princess Bride

• Much Ado About Nothing

• Romeo and Juliet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were styles of men's clothing in Denmark during the 1600s?

• Short jacket and breeches

• Long robes and sandals

• Tunic and leggings

• Doublet and hose

Open Ended

How did fashion in the 1600s reflect social status, according to the images and text?

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The 1700s saw a drastic extension of both the

and the hair for women.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the hoop and mask shown under a lady's dress in the 1700s?

• To keep the dress clean

• To extend the hips drastically

• To make walking easier

• To hide valuables

Multiple Choice

What was a common feature of women's hairstyles in the 1770s according to the images and text?

• Hair was piled high with hats, feathers, bows, and ribbons

• Hair was kept short and simple

• Women wore bonnets at all times

• Hair was always covered by scarves

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The Justacorps was the forerunner of today’s

for men.

Multiple Select

Which of the following movies represent the 18th century?

• Amadeus

• Emma

• Catherine the Great

• The Aristocrats

Multiple Choice

What was a significant difference between high society and common people’s fashion in the early 1800s?

• High society wore richer fashions, common people dressed simply

• Both wore the same styles

• Common people wore more elaborate dresses

• High society avoided using corsets

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The well-dressed man of nineteenth century England was called a

.

Open Ended

What is one important innovation in fashion or costume that you learned about today, and why do you think it was significant?