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Makeup History Quiz
You know all about modern cosmetics, but how much do you know about the history of makeup?
10 questions total
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1. Which fashion icon brought tan skin into style?
Coco Chanel
Yves Saint Laurent
Twiggy
Sophia Loren
2. Makeup gained popular acceptance in the Victorian Era.
True
False
3. Why did people in ancient Egypt wear wigs?
To shield their heads from the sun
As head coverings for religious ceremonies
To indicate class status
As a symbol of marriage status
4. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that eye makeup could do what?
Attract suitors
Increase fertility
Bring power
Ward off evil and improve eyesight
5. In what country did nail polish originate?
China
Egypt
France
England
6. During the 13th century, pale was in! What toxic combination did ladies use to whiten their faces?
Eggwhite and mercuric oxide
Mercuric oxide and gum arabic
Vinegar and powdered lead
Eggwhite and arsenic
7. When was the first real deodorant produced?
1900s
1600s
1800s
1700s
8. What did Japanese geishas mix in their makeup to lighten colors?
Bintsuke wax
Bird droppings
Clay
Dust
9. What beauty product did the ballpoint pen inspire?
Lip gloss
Roll-on deodorant
Liquid eyeliner
Concealer sticks
10. When did armpit shaving become normal and fashionable?
1915
1930
1945
1960
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