Egypt, -Used umbrellas for shade. -Symbol of rank and sacred authority., Assyria, -Servants carried umbrellas over kings. -Symbol of sovereignty and power., India, -Royal umbrella called chatra. -Symbolized dignity and legitimacy. -Sacred symbol in Buddhism., China, -Developed collapsible umbrellas. -Created oil-paper umbrellas. -Used bamboo ribs for strength., Which civilizations used umbrellas mainly as symbols of power?, Egypt and Assyria, Which civilization connected umbrellas to religion?, India, Which civilization improved the umbrella's design?, China, What was the umbrella's first purpose?, To provide shade from the sun

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