To us, it seems so natural to put up an
umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not
invented as protection against rain. Its first use was as a shade against the
sun. Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the 1th century B.C. We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East, in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first person A. protection against rain B. a symbol of honor and power C. a shade against the sun D. protection against snow 更多"{{B}}Text 4{{/B}} To us"的相关试题: [单项选择]{{B}}Text 4{{/B}}
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