Investigate the ideas which account for the creation of totem poles and write down a description which tells how, why, and when they were and are carved.
Describe the meaning of the term "low man on the totem pole" in terms of the original function of the pole and the manner we use the term nowadays.
Describe why the carving of totem poles has not had a devastating ecological impact on the regions in which such poles have been made.
Give your thoughts as to why human beings are compelled to make massive works of art. Do you think that such compulsions exist in our society nowadays? Describe your answer.
A short answer of around 300 words.