MILADY NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVIEW; PART 1: HISTORY & CAREER OPPORTUNITES
Which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and skin
of the hands and feet? - ANSWERNail Technology
in what year was the first successful nail lacquer brand marketed? - ANSWER1932
Who were the first people to use cosmetics to prepare the deceased for burial? -
ANSWERThe Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians used ___________ to stain their hair and nails a rich, warm red? -
ANSWERHenna paste
In which ancient cultures did military commanders stain their nails and lips in matching
colors before important battles? - ANSWEREgyptian and Roman
Which practice was closely tied to social status during the Chou Dynasty? -
ANSWERNail Tinting
In which ancient culture could commoners be put to death for wearing the Royal nail
colors? - ANSWERChinese
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming,
medicinal purposes, and ___________? - ANSWERReligious Rites
Which ancient culture built elaborate baths and developed excellent methods of
dressing the hair? - ANSWERThe Greeks
When preparing for battle, what color did Greek soldiers often apply to their lips and
nails? - ANSWERRed
Where did ancient Greek women apply kohl? - ANSWERTo their eyes.
What did ancient Greek women apply to their lips to add color? - ANSWERGround
cinnabar
The Roman philosopher Plautus is credited with comparing a woman without paint
(cosmetics) to ___________? - ANSWERFood without salt
If you were a noblewoman in ancient Rome, you would color your hair ___________ to
indicate your class status? - ANSWERRed
In ancient Rome, it was common for both men and women to add color to their nails
using a mixture of sheep blood and ____________? - ANSWERFat
Which period immediately followed the Middle Ages? - ANSWERThe Renaissance
Which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and skin
of the hands and feet? - ANSWERNail Technology
in what year was the first successful nail lacquer brand marketed? - ANSWER1932
Who were the first people to use cosmetics to prepare the deceased for burial? -
ANSWERThe Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians used ___________ to stain their hair and nails a rich, warm red? -
ANSWERHenna paste
In which ancient cultures did military commanders stain their nails and lips in matching
colors before important battles? - ANSWEREgyptian and Roman
Which practice was closely tied to social status during the Chou Dynasty? -
ANSWERNail Tinting
In which ancient culture could commoners be put to death for wearing the Royal nail
colors? - ANSWERChinese
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming,
medicinal purposes, and ___________? - ANSWERReligious Rites
Which ancient culture built elaborate baths and developed excellent methods of
dressing the hair? - ANSWERThe Greeks
When preparing for battle, what color did Greek soldiers often apply to their lips and
nails? - ANSWERRed
Where did ancient Greek women apply kohl? - ANSWERTo their eyes.
What did ancient Greek women apply to their lips to add color? - ANSWERGround
cinnabar
The Roman philosopher Plautus is credited with comparing a woman without paint
(cosmetics) to ___________? - ANSWERFood without salt
If you were a noblewoman in ancient Rome, you would color your hair ___________ to
indicate your class status? - ANSWERRed
In ancient Rome, it was common for both men and women to add color to their nails
using a mixture of sheep blood and ____________? - ANSWERFat
Which period immediately followed the Middle Ages? - ANSWERThe Renaissance
