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Chapter 1: History & Career Opportunities

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cosmetic implements used during the ________ were shaped from sharpened flints, oyster shells, or bone.

a)

Golden Age of Greece

b)

Shang Dynasty

c)

Roman Empire

d)

Ice Age

2.

The definition of cosmetology varies by state. For example, the NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services defines the practice of "Cosmetology" as that of "providing the services to the ____ of a human being."

a)

entire body

b)

hair, face, hands, and feet

c)

hair & face

d)

hair, head, face, neck, or scalp

3.

In ancient Egypt, Queen Nefertiti strained her nails red by dipping her fingertips in ________ .

a)

Herbs

b)

Oil

c)

Henna

d)

Lacquer

4.

Greek women applied preparations of ____ onto their faces.

a)

Black kohl

b)

White lead

c)

Gold

d)

Silver

5.

In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair.

a)

Brown

b)

Red

c)

Black

d)

Blond

6.

In the early twenty century, the invention of the __ coincided with an abrupt shift in American attitudes.

a)

Light bulb

b)

Telephone

c)

Motion picture

d)

Automotive

7.

During the _ both men and women took great pride in their physical appearance; wore elaborate & elegant clothing; although highly colored preparations of the lips and discouraged.

a)

Ice Age

b)

Golden Age of Greece

c)

Renaissance

d)

Middle Ages

8.

The first curling iron in 1872 consisted of ________.

a)

Tongs heated by a gas burner

b)

Metal rods with steam distillation

c)

Counterbalancing weights

d)

Small pads with a chemical mixture

9.

The term _____ services used today to refer to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for various hair types and conditions.

a)

Elite

b)

Alkaline

c)

Texture

d)

Basic

10.

Today, the beauty industry has entered an age of _________.

a)

Generalization

b)

Consolidation

c)

Specialization

d)

Industrialization

11.

Which career path requires an aptitude for math and accounting, the ability to read documents such as profit and loss statements, and an understanding of marketing?

a)

Salon management

b)

Creative director

c)

Editorial stylist

d)

Manufacturer educator

12.

What is the most effective technique for making each day in school positively impact your future?

a)

Become a customer of cosmetology services

b)

Read trade publications over & over

c)

Pay membership dues to a union

d)

Watch television shows about the latest trends