Chapter 1

Question 1

Archaeological studies have shown that simple implements were made to cut hair using _____,_____, and _____.
A, sharpened Flint’s, oyster shells, bones
B, twigs, rocks, Vines
C, steel, rubber, ivory
D, Stone, brass, shells

Answer 1

A, sharpened Flint, Oster shells, bone

Question 2

2, many primitive cultures had belief systems that elevated tribal barbers to position of importance; one such position was a \_\_\_\_\_
A, nobleman
B, warrior
C, shaman
D tonsorial artist

Answer 2

C, shaman

Question 3

3, What primitive cultures had belief systems that elevated tribal barbers to positions of importance: one such position was a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A,tondere
B,tonsore
C,queue
D,barba

Answer 3

D, barba

Question 4

4, during the middle ages, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ what is a distinguish style worn by clergymen
A, tonsure
B, wig
C, mustache
D, queue

Answer 4

A, tonsure

Question 5

5, which of the following historical figures encouraged shaving by imposing a tax on beards
A, Alexander the Great
B, Peter the Great
C, Louis XIV
D, emperor Hadrian

Answer 5

B, Peter the Great

Question 6

6,in what year did The Barber surgeons begin practicing after they took over the role of physician and surgeon from the clergy.
A, 1096
B, 1163
C, 1308
D, 1450

Answer 6

B, 1163

Question 7

7, in 1540, Henry VIII recombined The barbers and surgeons of London through an act of parliament by granting a charter to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A, worshipful company of barbers
B, console of tours
C, company of Barber surgeons
D, barbers company

Answer 7

C, company of Barber surgeons

Question 8

8, the symbol of the barber pole is thought to have evolved from what technical procedure performed by the barber surgeons?
A, bloodletting
B, pulling teeth
C, tonsorial services
D, cauterization

Answer 8

A, bloodletting

Question 9

9, many Europeans have become so dependent upon the services of the barber surgeons that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ settlers brought Barber surgeons wisdom to America
A, Egyptians and Greeks
B, Dutch and swedish
C, Italian
D, French

Answer 9

B, Dutch and swedish

Question 10

10, one interpretation of the red White and blue barber pole colors is that the colors represent \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_, & \_\_\_\_\_.
A, Life water and porcelain
B, blood veins bandages
C, leeches shaving cream swirling colors
D, hair cutting shaving beard grooming

Answer 10

B, blood veins bandages

Question 11

11, in the early nineteen hundreds in New York City what system outline straight disinfection and cleaning practices
A, licensed system
B, workers international system
C, franchise system
D, terminal method system

Answer 11

D, terminal method system

Question 12

12, which of the following organizations developed standards for licensing and policing the barber industry
A, journeymen barbers international Union of America
B, barbers protective association
C, national association of Barber boards of America (NABBA)
D, associated Master barbers and beauticians of America (AMBBA)

Answer 12

C, national association of Barber boards of America (NABBA)

Question 13

13, the national association of State board of Barber examiners was created in \_\_\_\_\_\_ to solidify required qualifications of barber examination applicants and the methods used in their evaluation
A, 1929
B, 1924
C, 1927
D, 1925

Answer 13

A,1929

Question 14

14, the associated Master barbers and beauticians of America (AMBBA) adapted the barber code of ethics to promote
A, professional responsibility
B, the profession of barbering
C, professional education
D, licensure

Answer 14

A, professional responsibility

Question 15

15, what does the acronym NABBA stand for
A, national association of state board
B, national association of Barber code
C, national association of Barber boards of America
D, national association of barbering bloodletting of America

Answer 15

C, national association of Barber boards of America

Question 16

16,what time In history represented the heyday for American barber shops with many men visiting their neighborhood Shops every two weeks to maintain a clean cut appearance
A, 1970s
B, 1940s and 1950s
C, 1960s
D, 1980s and 1990s

Answer 16

B, 1940s and 1950s

Question 17

17,in the 1960s the barbershop culture became less attractive to younger generations of men because it was associated with _______
A, the conservatism of their parents generation
B, the connection between the body mind and Spirit
C, extravagant fashion
D, parasitic infestations

Answer 17

A, the conservatism of their parents generation

Question 18

18, in the 1990s what became popular that Drew men away from barber shops
A, unisex salons
B, unisex spas
C, Independent spas
D, full-service salons and spas

Answer 18

D, full-service salons and spas

Question 19

19, one noteworthy improvement to barbering over the past century includes_______
A, regulatory and educational standards
B, the restriction of types of implements available
C, the study of psychology
D, a relaxation of hygiene and cleaning practices

Answer 19

A, regulatory and educational standards

Question 20

20, in 2010 what barbering fashion trend return for young men?
A, can shaving faces
B, sideburns
C, long hair
D, beards and beard designs

Answer 20

D, beards and beard designs