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Which community is known to build arboreal shelters?
Which community is known to build arboreal shelters?
- Maranao (correct)
- Igorot
- Aeta
- Cebuano
Arboreal shelters were primarily built on the ground level for easy access.
Arboreal shelters were primarily built on the ground level for easy access.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of the arboreal shelters?
What is the primary purpose of the arboreal shelters?
Protection from animals and human enemies
The Rice Terraces can be traced back ___ years ago in the Philippines.
The Rice Terraces can be traced back ___ years ago in the Philippines.
Match the following types of shelters to their descriptions:
Match the following types of shelters to their descriptions:
What is a characteristic feature of the Alligang shelter?
What is a characteristic feature of the Alligang shelter?
The Rice Terraces are primarily used for residential purposes.
The Rice Terraces are primarily used for residential purposes.
Which regions in the Philippines are associated with the Rice Terraces?
Which regions in the Philippines are associated with the Rice Terraces?
What is the primary purpose of the Ifugao ritual life?
What is the primary purpose of the Ifugao ritual life?
The Hagabi is a bench primarily associated with the upper class in Ifugao culture.
The Hagabi is a bench primarily associated with the upper class in Ifugao culture.
What type of construction can the Ifugao Fale be dismantled in a day?
What type of construction can the Ifugao Fale be dismantled in a day?
Ifugao structures often incorporate __________, which are made of vertical sharp-edged stones.
Ifugao structures often incorporate __________, which are made of vertical sharp-edged stones.
Match the following Ifugao house types with their characteristics:
Match the following Ifugao house types with their characteristics:
Which of the following statements best describes the Ifugao rice terraces?
Which of the following statements best describes the Ifugao rice terraces?
The Ifugao houses are primarily built for aesthetic purposes rather than functional living.
The Ifugao houses are primarily built for aesthetic purposes rather than functional living.
What material is commonly associated with Ifugao sacrificial displays?
What material is commonly associated with Ifugao sacrificial displays?
The Ifugao __________ is a two-year construction project that can last for 5-6 generations.
The Ifugao __________ is a two-year construction project that can last for 5-6 generations.
What is the significance of gateways in Ifugao architecture?
What is the significance of gateways in Ifugao architecture?
What is the primary purpose of the ULOG/OLOG dormitory?
What is the primary purpose of the ULOG/OLOG dormitory?
The Bontoc - Fayu house is designed for the poor.
The Bontoc - Fayu house is designed for the poor.
What is the function of the Bonotoc - Pabafunan?
What is the function of the Bonotoc - Pabafunan?
The ___ serves as a residence for widows and unmarried older women.
The ___ serves as a residence for widows and unmarried older women.
Match the following Bontoc house types with their uses:
Match the following Bontoc house types with their uses:
Which house type is primarily used to store food and supplies?
Which house type is primarily used to store food and supplies?
The Ifugao - Fale/Bale structure typically has windows.
The Ifugao - Fale/Bale structure typically has windows.
What is a distinctive feature of the Ifugao - Fale house?
What is a distinctive feature of the Ifugao - Fale house?
The ___ are carved granary guardians found in Ifugao.
The ___ are carved granary guardians found in Ifugao.
Match the following terms related to Ifugao architecture to their descriptions:
Match the following terms related to Ifugao architecture to their descriptions:
What feature is commonly associated with the Bontoc - Afung?
What feature is commonly associated with the Bontoc - Afung?
All Ifugao houses are built on rice terraces.
All Ifugao houses are built on rice terraces.
Which house type in Bontoc is intended for the elderly and poor?
Which house type in Bontoc is intended for the elderly and poor?
The ___ was built as a council house or meeting place for men.
The ___ was built as a council house or meeting place for men.
Match the following Bontoc house types with their economic status:
Match the following Bontoc house types with their economic status:
Study Notes
Arboreal Shelters
- Arboreal shelters, or tree houses, were among the first constructed dwellings in early Philippine society.
- Built using interlocking branches, these shelters were up to 60 feet above ground to protect inhabitants from threats.
- Various tribes, including the Tinguian, Gaddang, and Kalinga, utilized these shelters for day and night safety.
- Alligang, a type of arboreal shelter, rested 18-24 meters above the ground for protection against nocturnal ambushes.
- Locations of these shelters were typically in regions prone to intertribal conflicts and raids.
Rice Terraces
- The Rice Terraces in the Philippine Cordilleras represent a significant prehistoric megastructure with origins dating back 2,000 years.
- Integral to Ifugao cultural rituals, they also featured ceremonial items like pig and carabao skulls from sacrificial practices.
Cordillera Regional House Types
- Ifugao Houses: Included Kanyaw (ritual dance structures) and Hagabi (prestige benches for the elite).
- Fale Construction: Characterized by its ability to be constructed in two years but dismantled in a day. It lasts for 5-6 generations.
- Bontoc Structures: Included Ato (men's council house) and Afung (family residence), both serving significant communal functions.
- Bontoc residences, with features like windowless structures for storage, reflected the community's agricultural lifestyle.
- Katyufong: A residence for widows and elderly women, emphasizing social care within the community.
Specific Structures
- Ifugao - Fale/Bale: Houses with a three-layer structure, square plan, and pyramidal roofs; designed to resist rat infestations with elevated floors.
- Ifugao - Bul-ul: Carved figures symbolizing granary guardians.
- Ifugao - Abong: Simple houses for poorer families, contrasting with the more elaborate structures for wealthier households.
- Bontoc - Fayu: Large, open structures for the rich, highlighting social stratification.
Architectural Techniques
- Structures were built primarily from local materials, showcasing advanced construction techniques suited to the mountainous terrain.
- The design and height of arboreal shelters indicate an adaptation to environmental challenges and societal security needs.
- Traditional building methods reflected a deep understanding of the ecological and cultural landscape in which these societies existed.
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Explore the unique arboreal shelters of the Pre-Hispanic era in the Philippines. This quiz delves into the architecture and functionality of tree houses built high above the ground for protection. Discover how nature influenced early Philippine dwelling designs.
