IE 1 - Unit 4 - Reading Comprehension 2

Hundreds of years ago, the umbrellas that kings, sheikhs, and popes acquired became indexes of their high positions in society.

• True

• False

Sometimes ambiguous symbols of power are used to differentiate between rulers and ordinary people.

• True

• False

The gavel that judges rap to convene sessions in a civil court of law is a symbol of the nation they represent.

• True

• False

Graduating students wear collars or sashes over their academic gowns, whereby they indicate their change of status via color.

• True

• False

A long white dress and a white veil constitute the wedding clothing of a traditional Western bride.

• True

• False

In some cultures, the Western wedding dress is becoming an integral part of non-Western weddings.

• True

• False

In the context of a battle, uniforms become symbols of military rank.

• True

• False

The symbolism of some ceremonial clothing is somewhat recent.

• True

• False