Trivia: Berets originated in the Basque region as headgear for which profession?
Onion sellers
Soldiers
Shepherds
Clergy
The correct answer is Shepherds
So why is this answer correct? : Berets, felted disc-shaped hats, were originally made to be worn by shepherds on either side of the Pyrénées, the mountain range which straddles the border of France and Spain. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the artisanal hat became popular among artists, and was later adopted by the military. More recently, berets have become a Bohemian-style fashion statement often associated with Parisian style.