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