History of Tattoos Quiz

What is a tattoo?

• A type of clothing

• A design made by putting ink into the skin

• A kind of food

• A type of dance

How old is the practice of tattooing?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 5,000 years

Who was Ötzi the Iceman?

• A famous artist

• A mummy found in the Alps

• An ancient king

• A modern tattoo artist

How were Ötzi's tattoos made?

• With electric machines

• By rubbing charcoal into small cuts

• With paintbrushes

• By using stickers

In ancient Egypt, who mostly had tattoos?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Animals

What did the ancient Greeks and Romans use tattoos for?

• To decorate their homes

• To mark slaves and criminals

• To write books

• To make jewelry

What does the word "tatau" mean?

• To paint

• To strike

• To dance

• To sing

Where does the word "tattoo" come from?

• Greek

• Roman

• Polynesian

• Egyptian

What were Polynesian tattoos made with?

• Electric machines

• Chisels and ink from natural materials

• Paintbrushes

• Pens and pencils

What is "irezumi"?

• A type of food

• Traditional Japanese tattoos

• A kind of music

• A famous painting