History of Barbering and Beauty Practices Quiz

The barber Meryma’at is a historical figure of ____________.

• Rome

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

The man credited with the introduction of shaving and barbering services to Rome in 296 BC is ____________.

• Caesar

• Meryma’at

• Alexander the Great

• Ticinius Mena

In almost every early culture, an individual’s hairstyle indicated his or her ____________.

• status

• personal style

• fashion

• age

In early times, the beard was considered by almost all nations to be a sign of ____________.

• peace

• age

• intelligence

• wisdom

What does the Latin word "barba" mean?

• hair

• beard

• style

• cut

Who was Meryma’at?

• Roman barber

• Greek philosopher

• Egyptian barber

• Syrian king

What did braiding signify in African tribes?

• Age

• Status

• Wealth

• Religion

What did hairstyles indicate in early cultures?

• Occupation

• Status

• Religion

• Wealth

What other practice did barbers perform in the Middle Ages besides shaving and haircutting?

• Magic

• Medicine

• Astronomy

• Business

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of "barba"?

• Beard

• Shave

• Hairdresser

• To cut