Ch. 1 History & Career Opportunities

Question 1

What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?

Accepted Answer

Used to indicate a person's tribe, marital status, and religion

Question 2

____, the child of former enslaved people, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry

Accepted Answer

Sarah Breedlove

Question 3

During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France in the Age

Accepted Answer

Giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders

Question 4

Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires _________

Accepted Answer

Additional training and expertise

Question 5

Which Cosmetology career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer educator

Question 6

In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by _______

Accepted Answer

Wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current

Question 7

In the 20th century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The process for making steam-distilled essential oils

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology's history to understand the beauty trend?

Accepted Answer

Reinventing a classic style w/ a modern look, such as brighter haircoloring

Question 9

Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?

Accepted Answer

The curling iron

Question 10

Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?

Accepted Answer

To induce natural color

Question 11

After organization in the 1920's, the Associated Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) ________

Accepted Answer

Established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics

Question 12

Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing the first ________

Accepted Answer

Chemical hair relaxer

Question 13

All of the following are examples of how the internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st centuryEXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Allowing clients to bring homemade color formulas made from online videos

Question 14

Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?

Accepted Answer

Martha Matilda Harper

Question 15

Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?

Accepted Answer

Indicate their social class

Question 16

Cosmetologists may choose to specialize in a specific type of facility. Which facility would be least appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Massage clinic

Question 17

Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from_____for use as perfumes etc...

Accepted Answer

Leaves and blossoms

Question 18

In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished w/death if caught using what cosmetic technique?

Accepted Answer

Tinting their nails gold or silver , which were royal colors

Question 19

What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?

Accepted Answer

The steam distillation process for refining essential oils

Question 20

The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 21

The typical salon manager may be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Training stylists to use a company's chemical-service products

Question 22

In the 20th Century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The Gibson Girls' tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles for women

Question 23

Cosmetology is defined as __________

Accepted Answer

Art & science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair

Question 24

What was David Beckham's impact on cosmetology trends in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

He inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style

Question 25

Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making & selling makup?

Accepted Answer

Max Factor

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