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1. List 3 reasons why it's important for cosmetologists to study the cosmetol- ogy
history and career opportunities.: 1. Many older methods have evolved into
techniques still used today.
2. Knowing cosmetology history helps you understand beauty trends and their
origins
3. Youll discover a wide range of possible. cosmetology career paths available to you.
2. True or False: "Cosmetology" is also referred to as appearance expansion-
: False: it is referred to as appearance enhancement
3. True or False: Cosmetology is the art and science of beautifying and im- proving
the skin, nails, and hair, as well as the study of cosmetics and their applications.:
True
4. True or False: The term "Cosmetology" comes from the Spanish word kos- metikos
meaning "skilled in cosmetics use": False. The term comes from the Greek work
kosmetikos
5. True or False: Although procedures, products, and styles have changed over the
years, beautification has only recently become important to society.-
: False. Ancient civilisations often used hairstyles and beauty techniques to convey
status, wealth, age, and rank. Many modern beauty practices are rooted in African,
Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Roman cultures.
6. How did people in ancient civilisations use hairstyles and beauty tech- niques
in their societies?
A) to enhance their appearance
B) to improve their chances for career advancement
C) to convey status, wealth, age, and rank
D) as a way to compete for natural resources: C) to coney status, wealth, age, and
rank
7. Which ancient cultures are credited with many modern beauty practices?
, A) African
B) Canadian
C) Egyptian
D) American
E) Chinese
F) Roman
G) Spanish
H) Australian
I) Greek
J) Mexican
K) South American