BGS Clothing Quiz

What is the name for the traditional clothing worn in Germany and Austria?

• Ohrring

• Tracht

• Handschuh

• Armbanduhr

What was the main textile used by the Egyptians?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

• Linen

In which country did the bowler hat originate?

• Belarus

• Belize

• Bolivia

• Belgium

The Sari can be seen as early as?

• 800BC

• 1400s

• 200BC

• 1600s

This group is made up of only 80,000 indigenous people, spread across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Gakti is a piece of their traditional clothing often worn when herding reindeer. Which group of people am I referring to?

• Lakota

• Mayas

• The Sámi

• Aymaras

The Roman emperor Tiberius (AD 14 - 37) forbade men from wearing what?

• Skirts

• Silk

• Heels

• Bags

Which Japanese item of clothing means ‘a thing to wear’?

• Hakama

• Happi

• Yukata

• Kimono

Why were high heel shoes worn in the 10th century?

• To allow men to be taller

• To increase the illusion of hierarchy

• To keep your feet in the stirrups of their horses saddle

• As a fashion statement

What clothing item is a snood?

• Hand warmers

• A hooded jumper

• A scarf

• A onesie

From the 17th century, what is a farthingale?

• A hooped underskirt

• A ballooned jacket

• A broad brimmed hat

• A waistcoat