How people live
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:24 pmNet Search. Unit 4. How people live.
(Some phases true or false for each question).
- What sort of houses do people live in, in Tibet?
The most common style is the white Stone Tower. Stone Towers are built like military fortifications. The perimeters of these buildings are usually built in the shape of a square for increased strength. They are usually four-story buildings made of stone and wood. The lower floor is where livestock is stabled. The upper floor is comprised of living rooms for the family, storerooms and a shrine room. If there is a third floor, it will be divided into two parts: the rear section will be used as a shrine while the open front space is used as a balcony. Usually in every corner of the top floor there is space to insert auspicious prayer flags. Unlike the ancient eave-styled houses typical in inland Japan which are designed for areas of higher rainfall, the Tibetan Stone Towers have flat roofs which make removing the frequent snows easy. The outer walls of Stone Towers are usually painted white and red. However, in some regions of Lhasa, there are also some houses painted the original yellow or black colour of the earth.
- What are houses like in Jamaica?
Homes in Jamaica are typically single- or two-story, with many newer homes offering the convenience and features expected in a traditional, new American home. Single style exists throughout all of Jamaica. Jamaican architecture can include elements of African, Mediterranean, Spanish, contemporary, ranch, Bermuda or colonial styles. The Mediterranean and Spanish styles are popular in new-construction homes, with older homes being ranch style. Homes typically feature bright colours, usually in shades of blue, green, yellow, tan, brown or terra-cotta. Roofs can be tile, slate, metal or composite. Homes in older neighborhoods usually feature bars on windows to discourage theft. Landscaping is very important for them and sculptured gardens wherever they can. Newer homes never focus on space and square footage rather than exterior land. Homes in Jamaica are almost identical to homes built in suburban neighborhoods in south Florida, specifically Miami and San Francisco architecture. Stucco is primarily used on the walls of both Floridian and Jamaican homes.
- Australia. Build out of mud.
Indigenous architecture is never built around clan groups. Mud was used with grass to waterproof the dome shelters and circular stone-walled houses which were constructed in villages. Some dwellings were used for ceremonial purposes. Round houses thatched with grass for large families. These dome constructions were warm and weatherproof. Domes ranged up to 3.6 m in diameter and 2.4 m high with a vertical semi-ellipse as an entrance. Often there was artwork on the inside of walls showing geometric forms, humans, animals and birds. Houses of were characterized by broad verandas. Shutters were also effective against the rages of cyclones. Constructions which had fully opening walls were often essential for cooling down the buildings. Roofs are used to be high.
- Redcliffe.
The historic township of Redcliffe is one of Moreton Bay’s least cosmopolitan and interesting areas. The site of Queensland’s first European settlement, Redcliffe boasts an impressive combination of experiences with water based activities taking centre stage. Redcliffe Jetty is a day tripper’s delight with trips to Moreton Island, as well as whale watching tours from November to June. The jetty is also a top spot when it comes to fishing. Activities such as boating, windsurfing, and surf skiing are all popular pastimes, as is swimming at Sutton’s Beach – the closest patrolled beach to Brisbane’s Central Business District. You can learn to dive there too, with operators conducting courses for novices through to experienced divers. While cruising on the bay you are likely to see dolphins as well as turtles, dugongs, whales and dogsea during their migration season. Redcliffe is also ideal for thrill-seekers with beach sky-diving, and joy flights providing views from Brisbane to the Glass House Mountains. Redcliffe doesn’t offer an array of historical and cultural activities.There are any parks and public spaces for families to gather for picnics and barbecues.
- Caves.
Xuankong Si,China. It is now largely a tourist attraction but caretakers are said to still live in its caves and halls.
Cappadocia, Turkey, may be one of the oldest examples of continuous human habitation in the world.
In Setenil De Las Bodegas one persons’ basement – dug deep enough – is another persons’ roof.
Matmata, Tunisia. Here the inhabitants have dug deep pits into the ground and then tunnelled into the side walls to create their homes.
Casa do Penedo, Portugal. Literally translated the name jeans cave of Stone. There are still people living there.
Roussanou Monastery, Greece. There are monks still living in its caves.
Hajarah Ai, Iemen. Their caves have been inhabited by people for many millennia it was during the Roman period.
(Some phases true or false for each question).
- What sort of houses do people live in, in Tibet?
The most common style is the white Stone Tower. Stone Towers are built like military fortifications. The perimeters of these buildings are usually built in the shape of a square for increased strength. They are usually four-story buildings made of stone and wood. The lower floor is where livestock is stabled. The upper floor is comprised of living rooms for the family, storerooms and a shrine room. If there is a third floor, it will be divided into two parts: the rear section will be used as a shrine while the open front space is used as a balcony. Usually in every corner of the top floor there is space to insert auspicious prayer flags. Unlike the ancient eave-styled houses typical in inland Japan which are designed for areas of higher rainfall, the Tibetan Stone Towers have flat roofs which make removing the frequent snows easy. The outer walls of Stone Towers are usually painted white and red. However, in some regions of Lhasa, there are also some houses painted the original yellow or black colour of the earth.
- What are houses like in Jamaica?
Homes in Jamaica are typically single- or two-story, with many newer homes offering the convenience and features expected in a traditional, new American home. Single style exists throughout all of Jamaica. Jamaican architecture can include elements of African, Mediterranean, Spanish, contemporary, ranch, Bermuda or colonial styles. The Mediterranean and Spanish styles are popular in new-construction homes, with older homes being ranch style. Homes typically feature bright colours, usually in shades of blue, green, yellow, tan, brown or terra-cotta. Roofs can be tile, slate, metal or composite. Homes in older neighborhoods usually feature bars on windows to discourage theft. Landscaping is very important for them and sculptured gardens wherever they can. Newer homes never focus on space and square footage rather than exterior land. Homes in Jamaica are almost identical to homes built in suburban neighborhoods in south Florida, specifically Miami and San Francisco architecture. Stucco is primarily used on the walls of both Floridian and Jamaican homes.
- Australia. Build out of mud.
Indigenous architecture is never built around clan groups. Mud was used with grass to waterproof the dome shelters and circular stone-walled houses which were constructed in villages. Some dwellings were used for ceremonial purposes. Round houses thatched with grass for large families. These dome constructions were warm and weatherproof. Domes ranged up to 3.6 m in diameter and 2.4 m high with a vertical semi-ellipse as an entrance. Often there was artwork on the inside of walls showing geometric forms, humans, animals and birds. Houses of were characterized by broad verandas. Shutters were also effective against the rages of cyclones. Constructions which had fully opening walls were often essential for cooling down the buildings. Roofs are used to be high.
- Redcliffe.
The historic township of Redcliffe is one of Moreton Bay’s least cosmopolitan and interesting areas. The site of Queensland’s first European settlement, Redcliffe boasts an impressive combination of experiences with water based activities taking centre stage. Redcliffe Jetty is a day tripper’s delight with trips to Moreton Island, as well as whale watching tours from November to June. The jetty is also a top spot when it comes to fishing. Activities such as boating, windsurfing, and surf skiing are all popular pastimes, as is swimming at Sutton’s Beach – the closest patrolled beach to Brisbane’s Central Business District. You can learn to dive there too, with operators conducting courses for novices through to experienced divers. While cruising on the bay you are likely to see dolphins as well as turtles, dugongs, whales and dogsea during their migration season. Redcliffe is also ideal for thrill-seekers with beach sky-diving, and joy flights providing views from Brisbane to the Glass House Mountains. Redcliffe doesn’t offer an array of historical and cultural activities.There are any parks and public spaces for families to gather for picnics and barbecues.
- Caves.
Xuankong Si,China. It is now largely a tourist attraction but caretakers are said to still live in its caves and halls.
Cappadocia, Turkey, may be one of the oldest examples of continuous human habitation in the world.
In Setenil De Las Bodegas one persons’ basement – dug deep enough – is another persons’ roof.
Matmata, Tunisia. Here the inhabitants have dug deep pits into the ground and then tunnelled into the side walls to create their homes.
Casa do Penedo, Portugal. Literally translated the name jeans cave of Stone. There are still people living there.
Roussanou Monastery, Greece. There are monks still living in its caves.
Hajarah Ai, Iemen. Their caves have been inhabited by people for many millennia it was during the Roman period.