The History of Barbering Multiple Choice

Question 1

Alexander the Great’s Macedonians troops lost several battles to the __________ as a result of the warriors’ beards.

Accepted Answer

Persians

Question 2

Which of the following historical figures encouraged shaving by imposing a tax on beards?

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great

Question 3

12. The man credited with the introduction of shaving and barbering services to Rome in 296 BC is _________.

Accepted Answer

Ticinius Mena

Question 4

One noteworthy improvement to barbering over the best century includes ___________.

Accepted Answer

regulatory and educational standards

Question 5

Which of the following organizations developed standards for licensing and polling the barber industry?

Accepted Answer

National Association of Barber Boards of America (NABBA)

Question 6

The first culture to cultivate beauty in an Extravagant fashion were the _____________.

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Question 7

In the 1960s, the barbershop culture became less attractive to younger men because it was associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

the conservatism of their parents' generation

Question 8

The symbol of the barber pole is thought to have evolved from what technical procedure performed by the barber-surgeons?

Accepted Answer

Bloodletting

Question 9

In what year did barber-surgeons being prancing after they took over the role of physical and surgeon from the clergy?

Accepted Answer

1163

Question 10

During the Middle Ages, barbers practiced shaving, haircutting, and ____________.

Accepted Answer

medicine

Question 11

Archeological studies have shown that simple implements were made to cut hair using _________, _________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

sharpened flints, oyster shells, bone

Question 12

In 2010, what barbering fashion trend returned for young men?

Accepted Answer

beards and beard designs

Question 13

During the Middle Ages, a _______ was a distinguishing style worn by clergymen.

Accepted Answer

tonsure

Question 14

The Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) adopted the barber code of ethics to promote _________.

Accepted Answer

professional responsibility

Question 15

In Egyptian culture, the hair, nails, and skin were colored with coloring agents made from __________.

Accepted Answer

All the above

Question 16

In early times, the beard was considered by almost all nation to be a sign of __________.

Accepted Answer

Wisdom

Question 17

Throughout history, hair and beard trends were initiated by the __________.

Accepted Answer

Rulers of the country

Question 18

In Rome, clean-shaven faces were the trend until Hadrian came into power in _______.

Accepted Answer

117 BC

Question 19

A shaved patch on the crown of the head is known as a __________.

Accepted Answer

Tonsure

Question 20

In the 1990s, what became popular that drew men away from barbershops?

Accepted Answer

full-service salons and spas

Question 21

The barber Meryma’at is a historical figure of ___________.

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 22

In the early 1900s in New York City, what system outlined strict disinfection and cleaning practices?

Accepted Answer

Terminal methods system

Question 23

What Latin word meaning "beard" is the origin of the word barber?

Accepted Answer

Barba

Question 24

In 500 BC, barbering and hairstyling became highly developed arts in __________.

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 25

The use of braiding frequently denoted status within the tribes of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Africa

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