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Quiz about The Secret Life of Beads
Quiz about The Secret Life of Beads

The Secret Life of Beads Trivia Quiz


Jewelry has been worn for adornment since time immemorial. It has been made of many things, including beads, shells, and precious metals. They are sometimes worn as a sign of status, or to indicate membership in a certain religion or clan.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,821
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
648
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the biggest difference between a bracelet and an arm ring? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the piece of jewelry that is worn on the bottom of the sleeves of a long sleeved dress shirt? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On which part of the body would you see a piece of jewelry known as a "torc"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Ghungroos are a type of anklet that are notable for having which of the following items attached? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When shopping for jewelry you might see the words "karat" and "carat", do not let the different spellings confuse you as they mean the same thing.


Question 6 of 10
6. Which country has been producing beautiful glass beads known as "Murano Beads" for over 800 years? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A chatelaine was decorated belt hook that was generally worn by which of the following people? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the proper term for the gold teeth coverings that are often sported by many young rap and hip-hop singers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What type of jewelry comes in styles known as hoop, huggie and threader? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The earliest known example of jewelry is believed to be a pair of beads made from snail shell.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the biggest difference between a bracelet and an arm ring?

Answer: The location on the arm where it is worn

A bracelet is worn on the wrist, while an arm ring is worn around the bicep on the upper arm. Historically, this piece of jewelry was usually worn by men, but has become popular with women in the past couple of decades. They can be made from almost any metal, but were usually made from silver or gold and often embedded with jewels.
2. What is the name of the piece of jewelry that is worn on the bottom of the sleeves of a long sleeved dress shirt?

Answer: Cuff links

Cuff links have been worn for hundreds of years and are used in place of a button and buttonhole to secure the cuffs of long-sleeved dress shirts. They are usually made of silver or gold and can be very fancy and bejeweled, or they can be simple in design. They can be worn by women but have usually been worn by men.
3. On which part of the body would you see a piece of jewelry known as a "torc"?

Answer: Neck

A torc was a large decorative metal ring that was worn around the neck. It was a popular piece of jewelry in Scythian, Celtic, and Thracian cultures. The name is derived from the strands of metal that were twisted together to make a rigid neck ring that was made for permanent wear.

The ends were decorated with animals, or globes. These old pieces of jewelry can be seen on some artwork depicting ancient Greek and Celtic Gods. They could be made from bronze, silver, iron or gold and varied greatly in how elaborate they were. Removal was very difficult once the torc was on and most remained on the wearer for life.
4. Ghungroos are a type of anklet that are notable for having which of the following items attached?

Answer: Bells

Ghungroos are anklets worn in many parts of India and other parts of southern Asia. They have many small bells on them and are often seen on women who are performing some of the ethnic dances. They are often seen on what is commonly known in the west as "belly dancers".

They are usually made of fabric with the bells sewn on and are secured by tying. Some are more permanent and the bells are attached to a chain-style anklet.
5. When shopping for jewelry you might see the words "karat" and "carat", do not let the different spellings confuse you as they mean the same thing.

Answer: False

False, false, false! They are completely different measurements. A "carat" is a unit of weight that is used for measuring the size of gemstones. A "karat" is a unit for measuring the purity of gold.
6. Which country has been producing beautiful glass beads known as "Murano Beads" for over 800 years?

Answer: Italy

Murano beads come in every color of the rainbow. They are intricately carved, hand-blown glass beads that may contain threads of gold and may be milky or completely clear. Italian glass artists worked long and hard to perfect the art of bead making. A good necklace of the finest Murano glass beads may be more expensive than a necklace made with other natural semi-precious stones.
7. A chatelaine was decorated belt hook that was generally worn by which of the following people?

Answer: A female housekeeper

A chatelaine was an elaborate clasp that was attached to a belt and was usually worn by a female housekeeper. These ornamental devices started out as a utilitarian device which held many of the small tools that a housekeeper or maid might need as she went about her day.

They would contain scissors, keys, thimble etc. They were a reflection of the status of the wearer and were often made of gold or silver decorated with ivory, mother-of-pearl, and intricate paintings. Most of these pieces of jewelry that still survive are found in museums and are highly prized.
8. What is the proper term for the gold teeth coverings that are often sported by many young rap and hip-hop singers?

Answer: Grills

This innovative new style of body decoration is usually made of gold and can have small gemstones also. They are usually removable, but not always. Each grill must be custom made to the wearer's teeth and mouth shape.
9. What type of jewelry comes in styles known as hoop, huggie and threader?

Answer: Earrings

These are all varieties of earrings. A hoop is a circular shaped earring that is often looks as if it was made of wire. It has the same basic shape as a finger ring and may or may not have gemstones. A huggie is a close fitting earring. It consists of a decorative front and a hinge which snaps shut on the post that is protruding in the back.

A threader is a long earring which has two decorative dangles joined together by a small chain. They are threaded through the ear piercing and dangle from the front and the back of the earlobe.
10. The earliest known example of jewelry is believed to be a pair of beads made from snail shell.

Answer: True

Found in the Blombos Cave in South Africa, two beads made from snail shells are believed to be approx. 75,000 years old. In Kenya, a collection of beads made from ostrich egg shells have been dated to 40,000 years ago. Jewelry made from stone, bone, and teeth has been found in the graves of Cro-Magnons.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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