10 Questions
What type of dwellings were used by the Aetas?
DAO HUT
Which type of dwelling is described as being 'portable' and ideal for the nomadic Aetas?
Lean-to structure
What type of shelter uses vegetative cover as both the roof and wall?
DAO HUT
What is the purpose of the Agamang in a Bontoc house?
To store rice grain and offer sacrifices for the anito
Which part of the Bontoc house is described as an elevated one-room structure supported by four hand-hewn wooden posts?
Falig
What is the function of the Pabafunan in a Bontoc community?
To be the boy's dormitory
What is the Hagabi in the context of an ifugao house?
A bench that provides a status symbol for the rich ifugao
What is the purpose of the Palan in an ifugao house?
To store rice grains
What does the term Nundatu refer to in the context of an ifugao house?
The spacious section inside the house intended for the male head of the family
What is the Gaob in the context of an ifugao house?
Rectangular wooden planks vertically fitted at an angle on floor beams, joists, and wall headers
Test your knowledge about the temporary dwellings built by nomadic tribes such as tents, pit houses, lean-to structures, and huts. Learn about the unique features of Pinanahang, a lean-to structure used by the Aetas, which is portable and designed to withstand wind and provide shade.
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