USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a shared characteristic of both Bahay Kubo and Bahay-na-Bato?
A
lightweight structure
B
massive structure
C
tropically designed
D
open plan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bahay kubo is commonly made of wood, bamboo strips, and thatched roof. These materials are simple but provides comfort for the people living in it. In achieving a modern look on a bahay kubo-inspired structure, wood can be combined with different elements such as concrete or metal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical Architectural design helped the infamous Bahay Kubo or Nipa hut inspired homes to cater not only aesthetically but also to leave the smallest environmental footprint possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bahay kubo roofs were made of nipa palm or cogon grass. In its most basic form, the house consisted of four walls enclosing one or more rooms, with the whole structure raised above ground on stilts.

Detailed explanation-4: -This native homestead is typical for the Filipino concept of shared space and limited privacy, as a Filipino is friendly and very hospitable; a Bahay Kubo usually has no partitions for rooms.

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