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6/5/20127. Why is it that gangsand secret societies usetattoos?(a) to defy authority(b) to be different(c) to ward away illness(d) to show unityThe word tattoo comes from the Tahitian“tatu” which means “to mark something.” Itis arguably claimed that tattooing hasexisted since 12,000 years BC. The purpose oftattooing varies from culture to culture andits place on the timeline. But there arecommonalities from the earliest knowntattoos to those being done on collegestudents in Manila today. From thebeginning, tattoos have always had animportant role in ritual and tradition. InBorneo, women tattooed their forearmsindicating their particular skill. If a womanwore a symbol indicating she was a skilledweaver, her status as prime marriageablematerial was increased. Tattoos around thewrist and fingers were believed to ward awayillness. Throughout history tattoos havesignified membership in a clan or society.Even today groups from gangs to secretsocieties tattoo their particular group symbolto show unity.8. The topic of this passageis:(a) The purpose of tattoos(b) The history of tattoos(c) Tattoos have serveddifferent purposesdepending on culture andtime(d) Tattoos are a way toincrease marriage potentialThe word tattoo comes from the Tahitian“tatu” which means “to mark something.” Itis arguably claimed that tattooing hasexisted since 12,000 years BC. The purpose oftattooing varies from culture to culture andits place on the timeline. But there arecommonalities from the earliest knowntattoos to those being done on collegestudents in Manila today. From thebeginning, tattoos have always had animportant role in ritual and tradition. InBorneo, women tattooed their forearmsindicating their particular skill. If a womanwore a symbol indicating she was a skilledweaver, her status as prime marriageablematerial was increased. Tattoos around thewrist and fingers were believed to ward awayillness. Throughout history tattoos havesignified membership in a clan or society.Even today groups from gangs to secretsocieties tattoo their particular group symbolto show unity.9. The main point of thispassage is:(a) The purpose oftattoos(b) The history of tattoos(c) Tattoos have serveddifferent purposes depending on cultureand time(d) Tattoos are a way toincrease marriagepotentialThe word tattoo comes from the Tahitian“tatu” which means “to mark something.” Itis arguably claimed that tattooing hasexisted since 12,000 years BC. The purpose oftattooing varies from culture to culture andits place on the timeline. But there arecommonalities from the earliest knowntattoos to those being done on collegestudents in Manila today. From thebeginning, tattoos have always had animportant role in ritual and tradition. InBorneo, women tattooed their forearmsindicating their particular skill. If a womanwore a symbol indicating she was a skilledweaver, her status as prime marriageablematerial was increased. Tattoos around thewrist and fingers were believed to ward awayillness. Throughout history tattoos havesignified membership in a clan or society.Even today groups from gangs to secretsocieties tattoo their particular group symbolto show unity.10. The passage arguesthat:(a) Tattoos are good(b) Tattoos are dangerous(c) The passage does notargue; it is informativeonly(d) The passage ismaking two argumentsat once.The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian“tatu” which means “to mark something.” Itis arguably claimed that tattooing hasexisted since 12,000 years BC. The purpose oftattooing varies from culture to culture andits place on the timeline. But there arecommonalities from the earliest knowntattoos to those being done on collegestudents in Manila today. From thebeginning, tattoos have always had animportant role in ritual and tradition. InBorneo, women tattooed their forearmsindicating their particular skill. If a womanwore a symbol indicating she was a skilledweaver, her status as prime marriageablematerial was increased. Tattoos around thewrist and fingers were believed to ward awayillness. Throughout history tattoos havesignified membership in a clan or society.Even today groups from gangs to secretsocieties tattoo their particular group symbolto show unity.4