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Cosmetology - History

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hair cutting and styling was practiced as early as the

a)

Renaissance

b)

Victorian Age

c)

19th Century

d)

ICe Age

2.

The art and science of beautifying and improving skin, nail, hair and the study of cosmetics and application is called

a)

cosmetology

b)

barbering

c)

esthetics

d)

cosmetics

3.

Ancient records show that matter made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, and leaves were used for

a)

styling

b)

coloring

c)

conditioning

d)

waving

4.

In Ancient Rome, noblewomen tinted their hair

a)

brown

b)

blonde

c)

red

d)

black

5.

The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmetics

a)

Africans

b)

Egyptians

c)

Romans 

d)

 

Greeks 

6.

During the Renaissance, the unusual practice of shaving eyebrows was done to give a woman a look of greater

a)

grooming

b)

intelligence

c)

status

d)

height

7.

In Ancient Rome, poor women tinted their hair

a)

black

b)

blonde

c)

red

d)

brown

8.

In history, bloodletting was a medical procedure thought to

a)

reduce the chance of blood clotting

b)

strengthen the immune system

c)

diminish the risk of disease

d)

strengthen the heart rate

9.

In ancient Greece, what mineral was ground to make brilliant red pigment?

a)

copper

b)

nickel

c)

cinnabar

d)

Kohl

10.

One thing that is key to your success in the field of cosmetology regardless of which path you choose, is:

a)

specializing in hair cutting

b)

offering special facials

c)

focusing on nail care

d)

continuing to learn

11.

Who was the pioneer of African American beauty products?

a)

Noel Decaprio

b)

Madam CJ Walker

c)

Charles Nessler

d)

Max Factor

12.

Who marketed the first nail polish?

a)

Madam CJ Walker

b)

Max Factor

c)

Sally Hansen

d)

Charles Revson

13.

In both Ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders stained their nails and lips in matching colors before important battles.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Types of facilities in which cosmetologists work include

a)

specialty salons

b)

full service salons

c)

day spas

d)

all are correct

15.

The first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits were

a)

Africans

b)

Romans

c)

Persians

d)

Egyptians

16.

Ancient Egyptians were the first to infuse essential oils from

a)

rocks and minerals

b)

animal remains

c)

leaves and blossoms

d)

clay and sand

17.

During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to

a)

induce natural color

b)

punish themselves

c)

create a mask

d)

ready themselves for sleep