Umbrellas first (1)_________ in China about 3000 years ago. (to appear) In ancient China and
Egypt, umbrellas (2)_________ symbols of rank. (to be considered ) Important people often
(3)_________ umbrellas, (to have) covered with leaves or feathers held over them by servants
for protecting them from the sun. The Greeks (4)_________ umbrellas to Europe as sunshades
about 2,000 years ago. (to introduce) The Romans (5)_________ them to protect themselves
against rain. (to use)

1 appeared

2 were considered to be

3 had

4 introduced

5 used