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Jewelry has been used in civilizations throughout history. You are probably wearing some. Here are ten questions about jewelry.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,392

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a torc when it comes to jewelry? Hint

Semi-permanent necklace

Charm bracelet

A toe ring

Ankh-shaped pendant

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gold can be mixed with other elements to make what color gold? Hint

Gold is yellow and only yellow

Only rose gold

Many colors

Only white gold

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Question 3 of 10

3. The wearing of toe rings is a common practice in which religion? Hint

Buddhism

Shinto

Hindu

Amish

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of jewelry is a silambu? Hint

Brooch

Anklet

Ring

Necklace

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Question 5 of 10

5. A ferronni�re is worn on which part of the human body? Hint

On the wrist

On the upper arm

Around the head

Around the waist

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Tavernier Blue is a gemstone known by which modern name? Hint

The Hope Diamond

The Cullinan Diamond

The Logan Sapphire

The Yogo Sapphire

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which country would you be most likely to see a kilt pin worn? Hint

Iraq

Brazil

Cambodia

Scotland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you wear a grill? Hint

On your hand

Around you head

On your teeth

On your feet

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a hair brooch? Hint

A brooch that comes from Hair, Italy

A hair brooch has gold wire hanging from it

A brooch made with a dead person's hair

A French brooch made to look like a young girl

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Timur Ruby, set in a necklace made for Queen Victoria, is green in color.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a torc when it comes to jewelry?

Answer: Semi-permanent necklace

A torc is a solid necklace that was made for wearing permanently or semi-permanently. It was often made of entwined wires of iron, gold, or silver.

2. Gold can be mixed with other elements to make what color gold?

Answer: Many colors

Gold can be mixed with many different things to make many colors of gold. For example, copper mixed with gold makes rose gold and silver and cadmium mixed in makes green gold. There are many different mixes to make many different colors of gold including blue, purple, and black.

3. The wearing of toe rings is a common practice in which religion?

Answer: Hindu

In Hindu practices the wearing of matching silver toe rings by married women is common. They are worn on the second toe beside the big toe. Some older civilizations believed that toe rings helped with menstruation issues.

4. What kind of jewelry is a silambu?

Answer: Anklet

A silambu is a type of anklet worn in India. They are a circular tube, usually made of gold. They have their hollow interior filled with pearls or other precious stones. These are in the anklet in order for tinkling sounds when walking or dancing.

5. A ferronni�re is worn on which part of the human body?

Answer: Around the head

A ferronni�re is a headband that usually has a small gemstone placed in the middle of the forehead. Princess Diana was famous for wearing an emerald one.

6. The Tavernier Blue is a gemstone known by which modern name?

Answer: The Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond is a world famous blue diamond. It is in a diamond necklace kept at the Smithsonian Museum. It is thought to be a bad luck gemstone bringing its owners detrimental occurrences while they owned it. It has given many different names since it was cut.

7. In which country would you be most likely to see a kilt pin worn?

Answer: Scotland

The kilt pin is just what it sounds like. It is a decorative pin used on skirts or kilts to keep them closed. The weight of the pin keeps the front from blowing open. It is usually seen being worn in Scotland.

8. Where would you wear a grill?

Answer: On your teeth

A grill is a type of gold false teeth. They are very popular amongst the rap crowd. They may be permanent or removable.

9. What is a hair brooch?

Answer: A brooch made with a dead person's hair

In the 1800s, hair brooches came into style. They were gold or silver brooches made with a dead persons hair in them. Later they were made with hair from babies as a keepsake.

10. The Timur Ruby, set in a necklace made for Queen Victoria, is green in color.

Answer: False

The Timur Ruby was found to be a red spinel in 1851. It is unfaceted and weighs 361 carats. It has six names inscribed on it. Rubies are red and do not come in another color. Ruby is the same thing as sapphire which comes in a variety of colors.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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