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High-ranking Egyptians shaved their heads for what main reason?
High-ranking Egyptians shaved their heads for what main reason?
How many years ago did Meryma'at practice his barbering skills?
How many years ago did Meryma'at practice his barbering skills?
What fashion did Greek barbers from Sicily introduce to Rome between 800 and 700 BC?
What fashion did Greek barbers from Sicily introduce to Rome between 800 and 700 BC?
Ticinius Mena of which place is credited with bringing shaving and barbering services to Rome in earnest?
Ticinius Mena of which place is credited with bringing shaving and barbering services to Rome in earnest?
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What does the Latin word 'barba' mean?
What does the Latin word 'barba' mean?
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By the end of the nineteenth century, barbering had begun to emerge as what?
By the end of the nineteenth century, barbering had begun to emerge as what?
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In what year was the National Educational Council established to upgrade and standardize barber training?
In what year was the National Educational Council established to upgrade and standardize barber training?
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The Barber Code of Ethics promotes what in the barbering profession?
The Barber Code of Ethics promotes what in the barbering profession?
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Who opened the first barbering school?
Who opened the first barbering school?
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Which action step for success involves constantly imagining yourself working in your dream job?
Which action step for success involves constantly imagining yourself working in your dream job?
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Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Barbers
- High-ranking Egyptians shaved their heads to prevent infestations of parasites.
Famous Egyptian Barbers
- Meryma'at was a famous Egyptian barber who practiced his skills 4,000 years ago.
Barbering in Rome
- Greek barbers from Sicily introduced the fashion of oblong beards to Rome between 800 and 700 BC.
- Ticinius Mena of Sicily is credited with having brought shaving and barbering services to Rome in earnest.
Barbering Terminology
- The Latin word barba means beard.
Barbering as a Profession
- By the end of the nineteenth century, barbering began to emerge as an independent profession.
- The National Educational Council was established in 1925 to upgrade and standardize barber training.
Barbering Ethics
- The Barber Code of Ethics promotes professional responsibility in barbering.
Barbering Education
- The first barbering school was opened by Ambroise Paré.
Success in Barbering
- Visualize success is an action step for success in barbering.
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Description
This quiz tests your knowledge of ancient Egyptian and Greek barbering practices, including their grooming habits and historical figures.
