The History of Mustaches Quiz

In Ancient Egypt, who typically wore ceremonial mustaches?

• Common men

• Pharaohs

• Soldiers

• Slaves

What did Alexander the Great order his soldiers to do regarding facial hair?

• Wear mustaches

• Shave their beards

• Use hair dye

• Grow long beards

During the Middle Ages, which groups were known for their thick mustaches?

• Etruscans and Carthaginians

• Greeks and Romans

• Celts and Vikings

• Normans and Saxons

In which period did mustaches become stylized with oils?

• Victorian Era

• Antiquity

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

Which king popularized fine, pointed mustaches in the 17th century?

• Henry VIII

• Louis XIII

• Charles I

• Frederick the Great

What happened to mustaches during the Enlightenment in the 18th century?

• They became more popular

• They were worn by women

• They were completely banned

• They lost popularity

In the 19th century, what did the mustache symbolize among European militaries?

• Fashion

• Authority and masculinity

• Wealth

• Rebellion

What style of mustache was popularized by Salvador Dalí?

• Pencil

• Chevron

• Toothbrush

• Handlebar

Which decade saw a resurgence of mustaches with icons like Freddie Mercury?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What stereotype was associated with mustaches in the 1980s and 1990s?

• Fashionable

• Outdated

• Noble

• Rebellious