Which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the
condition of fingers, toenails, and surrounding skin? Right Ans - Nail
technology
Ice Age grooming implements were made from: Right Ans - All are correct
(flint; bone; oyster shells)
Who were the first people to use cosmetics to prepare the deceased for burial?
Right Ans - The Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians used _____ to stain their hair and nails a rich warm red.
Right Ans - Henna
In which ancient cultures did military commanders stain their nails and lips in
matching colors before important battles? Right Ans - Egyptian & Roman
Which practice was closely tied to social status during the Chou Dynasty?
Right Ans - Nail tinting
In which ancient culture could commoners be put to death for wearing the
royal nail colors? Right Ans - Chinese
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for: Right
Ans - All are correct (religious rites; medicinal purposes; grooming)
Which ancient culture built elaborate baths and developed excellent methods
of dressing the hair? Right Ans - The Greeks
When preparing for battle, Greek soldiers often painted their lips and nails
what color? Right Ans - Red
Where did ancient Greek women apply kohl? Right Ans - To their eyes
What did ancient Greek women apply to their lips to add color? Right Ans -
Ground cinnabar
, The Roman philosopher Plautus is credited with comparing a woman without
cosmetics to: Right Ans - Food without salt
If you were a noblewoman in ancient Rome, you would color your hair ______
to indicate your social status. Right Ans - Red
In ancient Rome, it was common for _____ to add color to their nails. Right
Ans - Both women and men
Which period immediately followed the Middle Ages? Right Ans - The
Renaissance
During the Renaissance, people avoided: Right Ans - Colored preparations
for the nails
Cosmetic tools uncovered from the Renaissance doubled as: Right Ans -
Nail cleaners and ear scoops
How did Victorian women add color to their lips? Right Ans - The bit them
The onset of _____ led to a new prosperity in the United States, during which all
forms of beauty began to follow trends. Right Ans - Industrialization
The first non-caking, non-cracking makeup was marketed to movie stars by:
Right Ans - Max Factor
In 1910, Flowery Manicure Products introduced the first modern-style _____.
Right Ans - Emery board
In 1932, who introduced the first mass-market nail lacquers? Right Ans -
Charles Revson
Who helped glamorize the first mass-market nail lacquers in the 1930s by
wearing matching colors on her fingers and toes? Right Ans - Gloria
Swanson
Shiny lips came into vogue for the first time in which decade? Right Ans -
The 1940s
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