Clothing: A Social History

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Question

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Question 1 :

The existing dress codes in Europe were swept away by

1. American Revolution
2. French Revolution
3. Russian Revolution
4. The First World War
Answer
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Question 2 :

Which one of the following is the most appropriate definition of Sumptuary Laws?

1. Laws on taxes framed by the government
2. Laws giving privileges to higher sections of society
3. Laws meant to emphasise the social hierarchy
4. All the above
Answer
27198

Question 3 :

The simplicity of clothing of ‘Sans-Culottes’ was meant to express

1. the poverty among the common people
2. the prosperity of textile industries
3. the idea of equality
4. none of the above
Answer
27199

Question 4 :

England passed a law which compelled all persons over 6 years of age, except those of high position, to wear woollen caps made in England on Sundays and all holy days. What does this mean?

1. All sumptuary laws were meant to emphasise social hierarchy
2. Some sumptuary laws were passed to protect home production against imports
3. Some sumptuary laws were made to promote the religion
4. None of the above
Answer
27200

Question 5 :

When did women in England start agitating for democratic rights?

1. 1820s
2. 1830s
3. 1840s
4. 1850s
Answer
27201