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Quiz about Easy Breezy Beautiful Hair
Quiz about Easy Breezy Beautiful Hair

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Hair Trivia Quiz


Our hair has played an important part in perceived beauty throughout history and across all cultures. What we have done with and to our hair may surprise you!

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,391
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1005
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which of these ancient cultures was it common for high ranking females to shave their heads bald and wear a wig instead? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the Middle Ages it was common practice for the socially elite to sprinkle what substance into the hair to make it sparkle and shine? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which part of the henna plant has been used for centuries by multiple cultures to give hair a red color? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Around 1715, in America and parts of Europe, it became a popular practice to put what substance on the hair? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Around the turn of the 19th century people of all classes started to bathe more frequently as science showed it to be beneficial. Which of the following was a common shampoo mixed at home? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the 1880s P.T. Barnum showed the 7 Sutherland Sisters to the world. What was so unusual about their hair? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After World War I was over a new trend in hairstyles became vogue for women. What was the big change in the new hairstyles? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following was another name for the bouffant hairstyle that was popular in the 1960's? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Dinka tribe of southern Sudan, use what naturally occurring substance to color their hair an unusual bronze color?



Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The first hair museum was dedicated in 2003 in French Lick, Indiana.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which of these ancient cultures was it common for high ranking females to shave their heads bald and wear a wig instead?

Answer: Egyptian

Wigs were very important to the ancient Egyptians and good wig makers were held in high esteem. Most of the aristocracy in the New and Old Kingdom cultures would have a room set aside for all their wigs and associated accoutrements. Shaving the head also kept them free from head lice.
2. In the Middle Ages it was common practice for the socially elite to sprinkle what substance into the hair to make it sparkle and shine?

Answer: gold dust

The Franks were responsible for bringing to the rest of Europe, the practice of sprinkling gold dust on the hair. At this time longer hair came into style for the wealthy. It was usually worn down (both male and female) and was a sign of beauty, power and status.
3. Which part of the henna plant has been used for centuries by multiple cultures to give hair a red color?

Answer: leaves

Henna was grown in the Middle East and Africa and exported to Europe as early as 1000 B.C. The leaves of the plant were dried and then ground to a powder. They were next mixed with a small amount of mildly acidic liquid. Usually lemon juice or tea was used.

Henna can be used for the dying of the hair, nails and skin. During the Renaissance, henna was used by the aristocracy and was especially popular in Northern Europe.
4. Around 1715, in America and parts of Europe, it became a popular practice to put what substance on the hair?

Answer: powder

Powdering of the hair gained popularity throughout Europe and by the socially elite in North America. Both men and women powdered their hair. It made dying of the hair unnecessary and it also helped the hair look clean by soaking up some of the natural oils present in human hair. Hair was not washed regularly and when it was washed great care was taken as it was thought that having wet hair made you vulnerable to a myriad of diseases.

The powdered wigs of this era have been worn by the judiciary in Great Britain for over 300 years.
5. Around the turn of the 19th century people of all classes started to bathe more frequently as science showed it to be beneficial. Which of the following was a common shampoo mixed at home?

Answer: borax and egg yolks

Borax and egg yolks were commonly used at this time as they were usually easy to obtain and gave the desired results. Often flower petals were added for fragrance.
6. In the 1880s P.T. Barnum showed the 7 Sutherland Sisters to the world. What was so unusual about their hair?

Answer: It grew to the floor.

The Sutherland sisters all had long dark hair that grew to the floor. Some had hair that was as long as seven feet. They wore it down while singing to the crowd. At the time women's hair was always worn up and it was not considered lady-like to wear your hair down.

They also sold beauty products that included tonics for making your hair grow longer. If you want to see some beautiful hair just enter their name into your computer and you will see some amazing hair!
7. After World War I was over a new trend in hairstyles became vogue for women. What was the big change in the new hairstyles?

Answer: They were very short.

The "bob" became big in the 1920's right after WWI ended. Young women cut off their tresses to emulate new styles seen on movie stars and the age of long hair came to an end. The age of flappers had begun. The new styles were very short and somewhat masculine and the idea of women's lib took a giant leap forward.
8. Which of the following was another name for the bouffant hairstyle that was popular in the 1960's?

Answer: the beehive

The beehive was a very popular style for about 10 years. It was seen in both America and Europe. Popular figures who wear a beehive include Marge Simpson of "The Simpson's", the band "The B-52's", and "Coronation Street" character Bet Lynch. The hair is teased and then covered with a very heavy layer of hairspray. The result is a style that is tall, stiff, and somewhat dramatic.
9. The Dinka tribe of southern Sudan, use what naturally occurring substance to color their hair an unusual bronze color?

Answer: cow urine

For centuries this tribe has used cow urine on their hair to lighten it and turn it and unusual reddish gold color. They are a pastoral tribe who value to cows highly. They use all parts of the animal. They are among the tallest people in the world and usually wear very bright colored robes to accent their hair color. Christian missionaries have worked hard to eliminate this practice, but it is one that the proud Dinka have refused to give up.
10. The first hair museum was dedicated in 2003 in French Lick, Indiana.

Answer: False

While there is a hair museum in French Lick, Indiana, it is not the first of its kind. Leila's Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri opened in 1989 and is one of the largest of its kind. It is full of objects made from human hair. This was a common practice in the Victorian age.

It also has hair from many famous people including Abe Lincoln, Helen Keller, Marilyn Monroe etc. Just enter hair museum in your search bar and you will see some very unusual and beautiful objects made from human hair.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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