Indigenous Houses Quiz

The igloo, made from compacted snow blocks, is traditionally built by the Inuit people of Arctic regions, designed to insulate against extreme cold.

The yurt, also known as ger, is a portable, round tent used by Central Asian nomads, offering warmth and easy mobility in harsh climates.

The tipi was used by Plains Native Americans, made of animal hides and wooden poles, easily assembled and dismantled during migration.

Mud huts in Sub-Saharan Africa are made of clay, straw, and sticks, providing natural insulation from heat and cold.

The trullo, seen in southern Italy (Apulia), is built of limestone without mortar, known for its unique domed roofs.

Stilt houses are elevated on poles to protect from floods and pests, commonly found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.

Adobe houses are made from sun-dried bricks of mud and straw, providing natural cooling in hot desert climates.

The wigwam, made of bent saplings and bark or hides, was used by Algonquian-speaking tribes in northeastern North America.

The chaumière is a French countryside cottage made with stone walls and thatched roofs, symbolizing rural charm.

The maloca, made of wood and palm leaves, serves as a communal dwelling for Amazonian tribes, often housing entire extended families.