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After Reading 

Answer the questions.

1- How did the ancient Greeks view beauty ? What did they base their formula on ?

* The ancient Greeks thought that proportion was the key to beauty . They discovered a mathmatical formula. The ideal face was two-thirds as wide as it was high.

2- What is symmetry ? How does it relate to beauty ?

* Symmmetry is when one side of something matches the other side. Symmetrical faces are considered more beautiful.

3- What has research shown ?

* A research has shown that people across all cultures tend to admire symmetrical features.

4- Give an example of something considered beautiful at a certain time and place in history .

* In ancient china, women practiced foot binding to make their feet look small.

5- How have attitudes toward body weight changed over time ?

* In times of famine, it was more desirable to be plump. When food became readily available, it was more desirable to be thin.