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What is one of the primary purposes of tattoos in many Indigenous cultures?

To indicate social status or tribal affiliationTo follow fashion trendsTo gain attention from outsidersTo mark the passage of time only

How are tattoos traditionally applied in many Indigenous cultures?

With the use of modern tattoo machinesBy using natural materials and hand-poking techniquesThrough temporary ink from pensBy using decorative stickers

What role do tattoos play in rituals and ceremonies within Indigenous cultures?

They are often excluded from rituals and ceremonies.They mark important life transitions and rites of passage.They are merely decorative and have no cultural implications.They serve as a way to show disapproval in a community.

Assessment

What is one of the primary purposes of tattoos in many Indigenous cultures?

How are tattoos traditionally applied in many Indigenous cultures?

What role do tattoos play in rituals and ceremonies within Indigenous cultures?