Cosmetology Quiz

Cosmetology is defined as the ___ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair.

• aesthetics

• art and science

• standards and codes

• technology

The term cosmetology comes from the ___ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.

• Egyptian

• East Indian

• Greek

• Russian

Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as the ___

• Ice Age

• Golden Age of Greece

• Renaissance

• Victorian Age

Ancient people around the world used animal hide ___

• as colorants for hair and skin

• to tie hair back or for adornment

• as head dresses to indicate social rank

• as material for wigs

Studying the history of cosmetology can ___

• help you to understand that ancient and modern techniques are unrelated

• expedite your educational path to becoming a professional

• narrow your chosen field of study to one or two options

• help you predict or understand current trends

Which civilization is most known for using a variety of hairstyles as symbols of tribal traditions to convey messages of age, marital status, power, and rank?

• Chinese

• African

• Egyptian

• Roman

Who were the first people to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and were the first to use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits?

• The Indians

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Celtic

Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from ___ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.

• rocks and minerals

• animal remains

• leaves and blossoms

• clay and sand

Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?

• Queen Nefertiti

• Queen Cleopatra

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Victoria

Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat?

• Henna

• Lipstick

• Perfume

• Kohl