10 Questions
Which material was used to build the Balangay/boathouse?
Wood
What was the purpose of the Pinanahang/Lean-to?
To serve as a dwelling
What is a Lungib/kweba/cave?
A natural chamber used as a dwelling
What is the main purpose of a tree house?
To serve as a single-room house
What is the earliest form of human shelter?
Cave dwelling
Which ancient kingdom used the Balangay/boathouse for seafaring?
Butuan
What is the approximate length of the Balangay/boathouse?
25 meters
What is the main characteristic of a Pinanahang/Lean-to?
Common to the Negritos
What was the early form of dwelling utilized in caves called?
Lungib
What is the main purpose of a tree house?
To support the main house
Study Notes
Ancient Shelters and Dwellings
- The Balangay/boathouse was built using wooden materials.
- The purpose of the Pinanahang/Lean-to was to provide shelter and protection.
- A Lungib/kweba/cave is a natural shelter formed by a cave.
- The main purpose of a tree house is to serve as a temporary or seasonal dwelling.
- The earliest form of human shelter was the cave.
- The ancient kingdom of Butuan used the Balangay/boathouse for seafaring.
- The approximate length of the Balangay/boathouse is around 15-20 meters.
- The main characteristic of a Pinanahang/Lean-to is its sloping roof.
- The early form of dwelling utilized in caves was called a rock shelter.
- The main purpose of a tree house is to serve as a temporary or seasonal dwelling.
Test your knowledge of Pre-Colonial and Vernacular Architecture with this quiz! Explore the evolution of shelter from cave and tent-like structures to early forms of houses like the Balangay/boathouse. Discover how architecture developed as a response to nature and the need for protection.
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