Tattoo History JB3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Tattoos have been proved to exist in human history since approximately what time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 12,000 B.C.
The first tattoo was developed for what purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER - To signify a
trade or skill.
Cultural anthropologists believe that tattoos serve society by bringing what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ritual to cultures that lack communal rites.
Tattoos are an artform consider both spiritual and.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Secular.
In Borneo, what would tattoo patterns on a woman's forearm indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Her skill as a weaver.
In Borneo what would finger or wrist tattoos indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
believed to ward off illness for both sexes.
What are other reasons people have been tattooed in the past? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To memorialize battles, Journeys, visions or membership in a special society, or status as a part
of a clan or caste.
What are some reasons people are tattooed in current times? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Many of the same reasons as in history. To memorialize a certain time in their lives or to use as a
protector.
The tattooer historically has been compared to what other societal figure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They have been compared to shamans or healers.
, Motorcycle clubs would use tattoos in what way? - CORRECT ANSWER - To induct
members of their club with the clubs colors or club logo.
Give some examples of Devotion tattoos - CORRECT ANSWER - Tattoos of a lovers
name, portraits and dates of significant events shared in life.
What was the culture to pass along tattooing to other parts of the world in as early as 2000 B.C. -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Egyptians.
Romans would use tattoos in what way? - CORRECT ANSWER - To mark slaves and
convicts.
The Ainu of Western Asia used the art of tattoo in which way? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To show social class and status. Married women and women coming of age had visible tattoos.
Where did tattooing begin to develop into more than a religious or ceremonial rite? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Japan
What would fine line tattoos on a Sea Dayak warriors indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
That the warrior had take a head.
What is Moko? - CORRECT ANSWER - A facial style of tattooing that was developed in
New Zealand that is still being used on Maori today.
What would Moko indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Warrior rank as well as bravery.
Polynesian tattoos helped establish what kind of social distinction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They denoted tribal communities, families and ranks.
In Western Europe pre Celtic Iberians in the British Isles tattooed for what reasons. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ceremonially.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Tattoos have been proved to exist in human history since approximately what time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 12,000 B.C.
The first tattoo was developed for what purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER - To signify a
trade or skill.
Cultural anthropologists believe that tattoos serve society by bringing what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ritual to cultures that lack communal rites.
Tattoos are an artform consider both spiritual and.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Secular.
In Borneo, what would tattoo patterns on a woman's forearm indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Her skill as a weaver.
In Borneo what would finger or wrist tattoos indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
believed to ward off illness for both sexes.
What are other reasons people have been tattooed in the past? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To memorialize battles, Journeys, visions or membership in a special society, or status as a part
of a clan or caste.
What are some reasons people are tattooed in current times? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Many of the same reasons as in history. To memorialize a certain time in their lives or to use as a
protector.
The tattooer historically has been compared to what other societal figure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They have been compared to shamans or healers.
, Motorcycle clubs would use tattoos in what way? - CORRECT ANSWER - To induct
members of their club with the clubs colors or club logo.
Give some examples of Devotion tattoos - CORRECT ANSWER - Tattoos of a lovers
name, portraits and dates of significant events shared in life.
What was the culture to pass along tattooing to other parts of the world in as early as 2000 B.C. -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Egyptians.
Romans would use tattoos in what way? - CORRECT ANSWER - To mark slaves and
convicts.
The Ainu of Western Asia used the art of tattoo in which way? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To show social class and status. Married women and women coming of age had visible tattoos.
Where did tattooing begin to develop into more than a religious or ceremonial rite? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Japan
What would fine line tattoos on a Sea Dayak warriors indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
That the warrior had take a head.
What is Moko? - CORRECT ANSWER - A facial style of tattooing that was developed in
New Zealand that is still being used on Maori today.
What would Moko indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Warrior rank as well as bravery.
Polynesian tattoos helped establish what kind of social distinction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They denoted tribal communities, families and ranks.
In Western Europe pre Celtic Iberians in the British Isles tattooed for what reasons. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ceremonially.
