Milady Chapter 1 Practice Test (History &
Career Opportunities) Exam Questions
And Answers
Cosmetology is defined as the _________ of beautifying and improving
the skin, nails, and hair. - - correct answer ✅art and science
The term cosmetology domes from the _________ word kosmeticos,
meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics. - - correct answer ✅Greek
Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were
practiced in some form as early as the ________. - - correct answer
✅Ice Age
Ancient people around the world used animal hide __________. - -
correct answer ✅to tie hair back for adornment
Studying the history of cosmetology can __________. - - correct answer
✅narrow your chosen field of study to one or two options
Which civilization is most known for using a variety of hairstyles as
symbols of tribal traditions to convey messages of age, marital status,
power, and rank? - - correct answer ✅African
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions
and were the first to use cosmetics as part of their personal
beautification habits? - - correct answer ✅The Egyptians
, Milady Chapter 1 Practice Test (History &
Career Opportunities) Exam Questions
And Answers
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from
_________ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes. - - correct
answer ✅leaves and blossoms
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead
Sea? - - correct answer ✅Queen Cleopatra
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of
ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat? - - correct
answer ✅Kohl
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circadian 1100 Bc)? - -
correct answer ✅Gold and Silver
What minerals, considered the chief source of mercury, was ground into
fine powder and used to make vermillion, a brilliant red pigment? - -
correct answer ✅Cinnabar
In Ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their class in
society. What color did poor women use to dye their hair? - - correct
answer ✅Black
Career Opportunities) Exam Questions
And Answers
Cosmetology is defined as the _________ of beautifying and improving
the skin, nails, and hair. - - correct answer ✅art and science
The term cosmetology domes from the _________ word kosmeticos,
meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics. - - correct answer ✅Greek
Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were
practiced in some form as early as the ________. - - correct answer
✅Ice Age
Ancient people around the world used animal hide __________. - -
correct answer ✅to tie hair back for adornment
Studying the history of cosmetology can __________. - - correct answer
✅narrow your chosen field of study to one or two options
Which civilization is most known for using a variety of hairstyles as
symbols of tribal traditions to convey messages of age, marital status,
power, and rank? - - correct answer ✅African
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions
and were the first to use cosmetics as part of their personal
beautification habits? - - correct answer ✅The Egyptians
, Milady Chapter 1 Practice Test (History &
Career Opportunities) Exam Questions
And Answers
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from
_________ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes. - - correct
answer ✅leaves and blossoms
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead
Sea? - - correct answer ✅Queen Cleopatra
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of
ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat? - - correct
answer ✅Kohl
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circadian 1100 Bc)? - -
correct answer ✅Gold and Silver
What minerals, considered the chief source of mercury, was ground into
fine powder and used to make vermillion, a brilliant red pigment? - -
correct answer ✅Cinnabar
In Ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their class in
society. What color did poor women use to dye their hair? - - correct
answer ✅Black
