31 Questions
What is the purpose of the bahay na bato?
To withstand dangers posed by fires, earthquakes, and typhoons
What materials were typically used for the ground storey of the bahay na bato?
Massive cut stone or brick walls
What replaced roof tiles on the bahay na bato beginning in the 1880s?
Galvanized iron sheets
What is a 'volada' in the context of bahay na bato?
An enclosed overhanging balcony
What social change led to the development of bahay na bato?
Rise of the native aristocracy or ilustrados
What purpose did 'ventanilla' serve in the bahay na bato?
To allow more air and light through sliding panels
What is the function of the dispense in a traditional Filipino house?
Storage of food
In a traditional Filipino house, what is the function of the azotea?
Outdoor terrace for relaxation
What is the meaning of 'entresuelo' in a traditional Filipino house?
Mezzanine elevated above the ground
What is the function of 'cuadra' in a traditional Filipino house?
Area for stable horses
Which city is described as the manifestation of folk religiosity in the text?
Quiapo
What is the function of 'escalera' in a traditional Filipino house?
Wooden staircase to upper floor
What does 'bahay na bato' refer to?
All of the above
'Barandillas' in a traditional Filipino house typically refers to what?
(usually wooden) railing or balustrade
'Banyo' in a traditional Filipino house is typically what?
(bathroom) sometimes built separately from the house but linked to it by a walkway
What was the purpose of using hiero or galvanized iron sheets on the roof of the bahay na bato?
To repel rain and oust warm air within
What was the outcome of profound social change that led to the development of bahay na bato?
The ascendancy of the native aristocracy or ilustrados up the social ranks
What part of the bahay na bato is described as an enclosed overhanging balcony with a gallery?
Volada
What materials were typically used for the upper level of the bahay na bato?
Hardwood
Why did the bahay na bato incorporate features from indigenous and Hispanic building traditions?
To tackle the dangers posed by fires, earthquakes, and typhoons
What architectural feature in the bahay na bato was replaced with hiero or galvanized iron sheets beginning in the 1880s?
Roof tiles
What is the function of a 'dispensa' in a traditional Filipino house?
Storage for food
What is the purpose of an 'azotea' in a traditional Filipino house?
Outdoor terrace for relaxation
In a traditional Filipino house, what does 'cuadra' refer to?
Stable for horses
What is the role of 'entresuelo' in a traditional Filipino house?
Mezzanine above the ground
What does 'escalera' typically refer to in a traditional Filipino house?
Wooden staircase
What is the function of 'banyo' in a traditional Filipino house?
Bathroom
What is the typical function of 'sala' in a traditional Filipino house?
Main living room
'Barandillas' in a traditional Filipino house typically refers to what?
(usually wooden) railing or balustrade
'Cocina' in a traditional Filipino house refers to what?
(Kitchen) sometimes built separately but connected to the house
'Cuarto' in a traditional Filipino house typically refers to what?
'Cuarto' or bedrooms surrounded and opened into the spacious living area.
Explore the development of the bahay na bato, a domestic prototype from the 17th to 19th century, which merged indigenous and Hispanic building traditions to address the challenges of fires, earthquakes, and typhoons. Delve into how it reflected social changes during the ascendancy of the ilustrados aristocracy.
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