Over the centuries, wigs have been popular accessories in various cultures. in ancient
egypt, both men and women of the nobility wore wigs on special occasions. these wigs
were made of human hair and were usually adorned with flowers and gold ornaments. there
are even paintings of dead egyptians wearing wigs. egyptians believed that everything
needed in the afterlife must be buried with the dead.
in ancient rome, blond hair was preferred to dark hair. therefore, many women wore wigs
made from the hair of blond captives.
through the years, wigs went in and out of style, often on the whims of a king or queen. for
example, king louis xiii of france went bald at an early age, so he wore a wig of long,
curly locks. in the 1700s, wigs for women were designed with support wires and powder
that raised the hair three feet into the air. some wigs included cages of live birds or models
of sailing ships. only a very agile woman could move easily in such a headpiece without
tipping over!

what is the main idea of this selection?

a. wig styles were sometimes determined by kings and queens.

b. ancient egyptians and romans wore wigs.

c. wigs have been a popular accessory throughout history.

d. women who wore very tall wigs had to be agile.