The History and Evolution of Sideburns

Which historical figure is depicted with sideburns in a mosaic from Pompeii?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Genghis Khan

What was the original term used for sideburns in Victorian England?

• Burnside whiskers

• Piccadilly weepers

• Side-whiskers

• Mutton chops

What unfortunate event happened to General Ambrose Burnside in his personal life?

• He was exiled from the army

• He was captured by the enemy

• He was left at the altar by his fiancée

• He lost a significant battle

What was the reason for the reversal of syllables in 'Burnside whiskers' to 'sideburn'?

• To make it sound more fashionable

• To honor a different general

• It was a linguistic evolution

• To differentiate from other facial hair styles

What recent campaign encouraged men to grow sideburns for a cause?

• Sides of March

• No Shave November

• Movember

• Beard for a Cause