MILADY CHAPTER 1 (14TH EDITION)
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES RATED AGRADE.
List 3 reasons why it's important for cosmetologists to study the cosmetology history and career
opportunities. - Correct answer.1. Many older methods have evolved into techniques still used today.
2. Knowing cosmetology history helps you understand beauty trends and their origins
3. Youll discover a wide range of possible. cosmetology career paths available to you.
True or False: "Cosmetology" is also referred to as appearance expansion - Correct answer.False: it is
referred to as appearance enhancement
True or False: Cosmetology is the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, as
well as the study of cosmetics and their applications. - Correct answer.True
True or False: The term "Cosmetology" comes from the Spanish word kosmetikos meaning "skilled in
cosmetics use" - Correct answer.False. The term comes from the Greek work kosmetikos
True or False: Although procedures, products, and styles have changed over the years, beautification has
only recently become important to society. - Correct answer.False. Ancient civilisations often used
hairstyles and beauty techniques to convey status, wealth, age, and rank. Many modern beauty practices
are rooted in African, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Roman cultures.
How did people in ancient civilisations use hairstyles and beauty techniques in their societies?
A) to enhance their appearance
B) to improve their chances for career advancement
C) to convey status, wealth, age, and rank
D) as a way to compete for natural resources - Correct answer.C) to coney status, wealth, age, and rank
Which ancient cultures are credited with many modern beauty practices?
,A) African
B) Canadian
C) Egyptian
D) American
E) Chinese
F) Roman
G) Spanish
H) Australian
I) Greek
J) Mexican
K) South American
L) Italian - Correct answer.A) African
C) Egyptian
E) Chinese
F) Roman
I) Greek
What are the three reasons why braiding was a social art form in ancient African cultures? - Correct
answer.1. Because of how long it takes, people have used the time to socialise.
2. Elders braided the children's hair, and the children watched and learned.
3. Braiding and social bonding became a tradition carried on by generations and quickly made its way
across the world.
What did many African tribes use to color their hair?
A) yellow earth
B) red earth
C) henna
D) a berry paste - Correct answer.B) red earth
, In many ancient African tribes, ____________ patterns and hairstyles indicated a person's tribe, age,
marital status, wealth, power, and religion.
A) curl
B) makeup
C) braid
D) clothing - Correct answer.C) braid
What is another name for Zulu knots?
A) Himba knots
B) Bantu knots
C) Namibia knots
D) cornrow braids - Correct answer.B) Bantu knots
As early as 2630 BC, Egyptians used all of the following to create makeup for their lips and skin, except
_____.
A) bones
B) insects
C) berries
D) minerals - Correct answer.A) bones
Which Egyptian queen had a personal cosmetics factory?
A) Nefertiti
B) Cleopatra
C) Delilah
D) Helena - Correct answer.B) Cleopatra
_______ was used in ancient Egypt to stain the hair and nails a rich, warm red.
A) a tincture of essential oils
B) a paste of palm berries
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES RATED AGRADE.
List 3 reasons why it's important for cosmetologists to study the cosmetology history and career
opportunities. - Correct answer.1. Many older methods have evolved into techniques still used today.
2. Knowing cosmetology history helps you understand beauty trends and their origins
3. Youll discover a wide range of possible. cosmetology career paths available to you.
True or False: "Cosmetology" is also referred to as appearance expansion - Correct answer.False: it is
referred to as appearance enhancement
True or False: Cosmetology is the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, as
well as the study of cosmetics and their applications. - Correct answer.True
True or False: The term "Cosmetology" comes from the Spanish word kosmetikos meaning "skilled in
cosmetics use" - Correct answer.False. The term comes from the Greek work kosmetikos
True or False: Although procedures, products, and styles have changed over the years, beautification has
only recently become important to society. - Correct answer.False. Ancient civilisations often used
hairstyles and beauty techniques to convey status, wealth, age, and rank. Many modern beauty practices
are rooted in African, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Roman cultures.
How did people in ancient civilisations use hairstyles and beauty techniques in their societies?
A) to enhance their appearance
B) to improve their chances for career advancement
C) to convey status, wealth, age, and rank
D) as a way to compete for natural resources - Correct answer.C) to coney status, wealth, age, and rank
Which ancient cultures are credited with many modern beauty practices?
,A) African
B) Canadian
C) Egyptian
D) American
E) Chinese
F) Roman
G) Spanish
H) Australian
I) Greek
J) Mexican
K) South American
L) Italian - Correct answer.A) African
C) Egyptian
E) Chinese
F) Roman
I) Greek
What are the three reasons why braiding was a social art form in ancient African cultures? - Correct
answer.1. Because of how long it takes, people have used the time to socialise.
2. Elders braided the children's hair, and the children watched and learned.
3. Braiding and social bonding became a tradition carried on by generations and quickly made its way
across the world.
What did many African tribes use to color their hair?
A) yellow earth
B) red earth
C) henna
D) a berry paste - Correct answer.B) red earth
, In many ancient African tribes, ____________ patterns and hairstyles indicated a person's tribe, age,
marital status, wealth, power, and religion.
A) curl
B) makeup
C) braid
D) clothing - Correct answer.C) braid
What is another name for Zulu knots?
A) Himba knots
B) Bantu knots
C) Namibia knots
D) cornrow braids - Correct answer.B) Bantu knots
As early as 2630 BC, Egyptians used all of the following to create makeup for their lips and skin, except
_____.
A) bones
B) insects
C) berries
D) minerals - Correct answer.A) bones
Which Egyptian queen had a personal cosmetics factory?
A) Nefertiti
B) Cleopatra
C) Delilah
D) Helena - Correct answer.B) Cleopatra
_______ was used in ancient Egypt to stain the hair and nails a rich, warm red.
A) a tincture of essential oils
B) a paste of palm berries
