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1. Who patented the first electric tattoo machine?
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Ed Hardy
Samuel O’Reilly
Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins
Charlie Wagner
2. What year was the electric tattoo machine patented?
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1889
1891
1903
1899
3. Where did early commercial tattooing thrive in the late 19th century?
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Miami Beach
The Bowery, New York
San Diego
Chicago
4. Which group most commonly received tattoos during the early 20th century?
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Actores
Miembros del servicio militar
Políticos
Clero
5. Tattooing became popular in circuses and sideshows during which time period?
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1700s
1930s–1940s
Early 1900s
1980s
6. What style is known for bold black outlines and solid fill colors?
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Realismo de línea fina
Tribal
Americano tradicional
Acuarela
7. What city is associated with the rise of bold, traditional styles in the mid-century?
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Philadelphia
Seattle
Austin
Minneapolis
8. What led to many cities banning tattooing in the 1960s–70s?
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Noise complaints
Religious protests
Health concerns about hepatitis
Street violence
9. The Tattoo Renaissance began during which decade?
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1970s
1990s
1980s
2000s
10. Who was one of the most influential artists during the Tattoo Renaissance?
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Kat Von D
Don Ed Hardy
Chris Garver
Ami James
11. What did the Tattoo Renaissance emphasize?
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Flash sheets
Cosmetic tattoos
Artistic expression and legitimacy
Military symbolism
12. Which medium helped push tattooing into the mainstream in the 2000s?
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Magazines
Documentaries
Reality TV
Academic journals
13. Kat Von D rose to fame through which show?
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Ink Nation
L.A. Ink
Skin Wars
Tattoo Underground
14. Who is credited with being one of the first Black female tattoo artists in the U.S.?
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Jacci Gresham
Tuki Carter
Vyvyn Lazonga
Kari Barba
15. Digital tools like ______ revolutionized tattoo design in the 2010s.
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Microsoft Paint
Instagram
Flash paper
Tattoo transfer kits
16. Social media changed tattooing by allowing artists to:
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Publicitar diseños flash
Llegar a audiencias globales al instante
Tatuar a más celebridades
Reemplazar máquinas con aplicaciones
17. What is one example of a traditionally marginalized group gaining visibility in modern tattooing?
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Motorcyclists
Military veterans
Queer and BIPOC communities
Firefighters
18. What U.S. museum featured a tattoo exhibit in the 2010s?
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The Met
Smithsonian
MoMA
Natural History Museum of L.A.
19. Tattooing’s entrance into the fine art world was aided by:
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YouTube videos
Formal apprenticeships
Gallery exhibitions
Lower ink prices
20. What chapter discusses the future of tattooing?
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Capítulo 14
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 13
Capítulo 1
21. What trend is NOT associated with future directions of tattooing?
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AI-generated designs
Ethical pigment choices
Pirate-themed tattoos
Biotech integration
22. What phrase best describes tattooing today?
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A dying subculture
A private hobby
A global industry and art form
A medical risk
23. In early U.S. history, tattoos often symbolized:
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Wealth
Social rebellion and identity
Education
Culinary skill
24. Tattoo studios during the outlaw era were often located:
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Downtown malls
Open-air markets
Biker bars and back rooms
TV studios
25. What is Ink Americana primarily about?
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Tattoo aftercare technique
The artistic legacy of Latin American tattooing
The modern history of tattooing in the U.S., told through art, artists, and culture
How to open a tattoo shop