Umbrellas originated in China over 3,000 years ago and were quickly adopted in Egypt. The first umbrellas were made from feather
s, with whale bone used for the ribs. For the majority of their existence, umbrellas were considered a symbol of rank. Only the most important people in society, such as political rulers and religious leaders, had servants who held umbrellas over them to protect them from the sun. It was the Romans who first used the umbrella as shelter from rain. Do It! Umbrellas were an indication of _________.
