Introduction to Barbering

The word barber is derived from the Latin word barba meaning:

• to cut

• beard

• shave

• hairdresser

The first culture to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion were the:

• Romans

• Africans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

The barber Meryma'at is a historical figure of:

• Rome

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

The use of braiding frequently denoted status within the tribes of:

• Israel

• Africa

• Mesopotamia

• Syria

In 500 BC, barbering and hairstyling became highly developed arts in:

• Rome

• Africa

• Greece

• Egypt

The man credited with the introduction of shaving and barbering services in Rome in 296 BC is:

• Caesar

• Meryma'at

• Alexander the Great

• Ticinius Mena

In almost every early culture, an individual's hairstyle indicated:

• status

• personal style

• fashion

• age

In ancient Rome, a woman's hair color indicated her:

• culture

• rank

• personal style

• age

Throughout history, hair and beard trends were initiated by the:

• barbers of the country

• rulers of the country

• wealthy of the country

• upper classes of the country

In early times, the beard was considered by almost all nations to be a sign of:

• peace

• age

• status

• wisdom