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1
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 1000.
Roman priest
Greek philosopher
Persian physician
French mathematician
2
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena sulfur, and animal fat?
Perfume
Lipstick
Kohl
Henna
3
The salon industry depends heavily on its relationships with product distributors, which are referred to as _____.
distributor sales consultants
directors of styles
directors of cosmetics
manufacturer educators
4
Who started highlighting in the 1970s by introducing the art of hair weaving using aluminum foil?
London hairdressers
New York hairdressers
Los Angeles hairdressers
French hairdressers
5
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty and were the first to use cosmetics as part of personal beautification?
The Indians
The Celtic
The Egyptians
The Romans
6
What mineral, the chief source of mercury, was ground into a fine powder and used to make vermilion, a red pigment?
Cinnabar
Iron
Silver
Ruby
7
Cosmetology is defined as the _____ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair.
standards and codes
Technology
aesthetics
art and science
8
Which New York chemist introduced the first permanent haircolor in 1932 and founded a company called Clairol in 1935?
Noel DeCaprio
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Charles Revson
9
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Queen Victoria
Queen Nefertiti
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Cleopatra
10
Ancient people around the world used animal hide _____.
as colorants for hair and skin
as material for wigs
as headdresses to indicate social rank
to tie hair back or for adornment
11
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
Charles Revson
Charles Nessler
Max Factor
Marcel Grateau
12
Cold waving, or permanent waving, was developed by scientists in 1941 to not use heat. What type of perm is this today?
Texture services
Croquignole
Alkaline perms
Cold wave
13
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
East Indian
Greek
Russian
Egyptian
14
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be _____.
focused primarily on haircutting
driven by competition and ambition
centered on social networking
fueled with personal dedication and passion
15
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from _____ for use as perfumes and purification.
animal remains
clay and sand
leaves and blossoms
rocks and minerals
16
Which activity is most important to a successful career, holds the key to individual development and knowledge?
Career specialization
Social networking
Trade show attendance
Continuing education
17
In 1985, a hairdresser, _____, invented the world's first ammonia-free hair color.
Lawrence Gelb
Noel DeCaprio
Farouk Shami
Trevor Sorbie
18
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced?
1931
1938
1932
1935
19
_____, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Francois Marcel
Sarah Breedlove
Charles Nessler
Gloria Swanson
20
What wrapping technique was introduced when women cut their hair into the short-bobbed style after World War I?
Curling iron
Croquignole
Permanent waving
Spiral wrapping
21
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837–1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Renaissance
Twentieth Century
Victorian Age
Middle Ages
22
Who coined the name “day spa” in the late 1980s?
Farouk Shami
Noel DeCaprio
Trevor Sorbie
Lawrence Gelb
23
What product was first marketed by Charles Revson in 1932, and glamorized by early actresses?
Cake makeup
Styling gel
Permanent wave
Nail polish
24
Archaeological studies reveal that hair cutting and hair styling were practiced in some form as early as the _____.
Golden Age of Greece
Renaissance
Victorian Age
Ice Age
25
What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?
The Middle Ages
The Victorian Age
The Industrial Age
The Renaissance
26
Studying the history of cosmetology can _____.
expedite your educational path to becoming a professional
help you predict or understand current trends
help you to understand that ancient and modern techniques are unrelated
narrow your chosen field of study to one or two options
27
Which civilization is most known for using a variety of hairstyles as symbols of tribal traditions, age, marital status?
Egyptians
Romans
Africans
Chinese
28
In ancient Rome, What color did poor women use to dye their hair?
Blond
Red
Black
Brown
29
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
As a social custom
As a nighttime ritual
To punish themselves
To induce natural color
30
Cosmetologists may choose to work in a specific type of facility. Which would be least appropriate for a specialist?
Massage clinic
Full-service salon
Photo or film set
Day spa
31
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Charles Revson
Avicenna
Charles Nessler
Max Factor
32
During the Renaissance, they practiced of shaving the eyebrows to show a greater expanse of forehead. Why?
to show greater intelligence
to show how wealthy they were
to look taller
to induce fertility
33
Who were the biggest trendsetters in beauty applications in the early twentieth century?
Celebrities and society figures
Motion picture producers
Inventors of new skin and hair products
Major business owners in the industry