Austronesian Houses and Architecture
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Why are the stilts of Southern Thai houses not embedded into the ground?

  • Because of the rainy season
  • Because of the frequency of earthquakes in the area (correct)
  • Because of the hot and humid climate
  • Because of the flooding of the Tonle Sap lake

    • What is the influence on the construction of Khmer traditional houses?

  • Vastu Shastra beliefs (correct)
  • Islamic architecture
  • Christian values
  • Buddhist beliefs

    • What happens to the structure of a Khmer house when a daughter gets married?

  • It is extended (correct)
  • It becomes smaller
  • It remains the same
  • It is rebuilt

    • What is the characteristic of the roofing and ornamentation of Khmer houses?

    <p>They are visually distinct based on cultural ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Southern Thai houses elevated on stilts?

    <p>To elevate the living space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Muslim Thai houses?

    <p>They are designed for coastal conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Tonle Sap lake in Khmer traditional houses?

    <p>It causes flooding during the southeast monsoon season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of women in Khmer traditional houses?

    <p>They are prominent in the design process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Khmer traditional houses classified?

    <p>Based on the cultural ethnicity of the indigenous groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of a traditional Khmer house?

    <p>A Vastu Shastra cube extended for family growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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