Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Fashion History Basics study set below.
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1
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the loom to weave fabric?
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A
Ancient Egypt
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B
Ancient Greece
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C
Ancient Rome
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D
Ancient China
2
What natural material, harvested from sheep, has been used to make warm clothing for thousands of years?
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A
Cotton
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B
Silk
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C
Wool
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D
Polyester
3
In ancient history, which fabric was produced by the cocoons of a specific type of moth?
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A
Linen
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B
Silk
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C
Nylon
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D
Leather
4
What is the name of the traditional Japanese garment that is wrapped around the body?
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A
Toga
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B
Kilt
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C
Kimono
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D
Poncho
5
Before modern buttons were widely used, what did people often use to hold their clothes together?
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A
Velcro
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B
Zippers
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C
Brooches or pins
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D
Plastic clips
6
Which plant is used to make the soft, breathable fabric known as cotton?
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A
Cotton plant
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B
Bamboo plant
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C
Rose bush
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D
Cactus
7
What footwear did people in ancient times create by tanning animal hides?
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A
Sneakers
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B
Leather sandals
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C
Rubber boots
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D
Flip flops
8
In the 1800s, what invention made it much faster to sew clothes than by hand?
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A
The spinning wheel
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B
The sewing machine
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C
The loom
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D
The knitting needle
9
Which accessory was commonly worn by men and women in the 18th century to protect their skin from the sun?
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A
Sunglasses
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B
Earbuds
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C
Parasols
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D
Headphones
10
What kind of clothes were primarily worn by ancient Roman citizens?
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A
Jeans
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B
Togas
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C
Tracksuits
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D
Sweaters
11
Which durable fabric, originally made for miners in the 1800s, became popular for modern blue jeans?
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A
Denim
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B
Chiffon
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C
Velvet
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D
Satin
12
What material was commonly used to make buttons before plastic was invented?
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A
Steel
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B
Bone or wood
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C
Fiberglass
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D
Foam
13
Which early headwear was designed to protect the wearer from rain or bright sunlight?
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A
Beanie
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B
Straw hat
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C
Helmet
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D
Nightcap
14
What is the primary purpose of wearing clothes?
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A
To look like a movie star
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B
To follow trends
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C
Protection from the environment
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D
To change our personality
15
Which ancient culture is famous for creating colourful woven patterns on fabrics called 'tartan'?
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A
Egyptians
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B
Celts
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C
Aztecs
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D
Incas
16
What do we call the person who creates and draws new clothing designs?
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A
Fashion designer
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B
Construction worker
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C
Doctor
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D
Chef
17
Which synthetic material was invented in the 20th century to mimic silk?
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A
Rayon
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B
Linen
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C
Cotton
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D
Wool
18
What type of clothing did ancient soldiers often wear for protection in battle?
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A
Silk robes
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B
Metal armor
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C
Cotton t-shirts
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D
Denim jackets
19
In the medieval era, which natural dye was very expensive and often reserved for royalty?
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A
Yellow
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B
Green
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C
Purple
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D
Brown
20
What do we call the act of making clothes by interlocking loops of yarn with needles?
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A
Weaving
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B
Knitting
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C
Printing
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D
Stamping
