Test your knowledge of houses in other countries for K students

🏠 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 Traditional homes reflect a country's climate, culture, and available materials.
• ☀️ Homes in hot climates often have thick walls and small windows to stay cool.
• ❄️ Homes in cold climates are built to retain heat, often with steeply sloped roofs to shed snow.
• 🪵 Materials like wood, stone, and mud are commonly used depending on the region.
• 🎨 Cultural designs and decorations vary greatly from country to country.

✍️ Practice Quiz

1. Which of these homes is traditionally found in Mongolia?
   1. A) Igloo
   2. B) Yurt
   3. C) Stilt House
   4. D) Thatched Cottage
2. What material is commonly used to build homes in areas with lots of snow?
   1. A) Bamboo
   2. B) Mud
   3. C) Wood
   4. D) Straw
3. Stilt houses are most commonly found in which type of climate?
   1. A) Desert
   2. B) Arctic
   3. C) Tropical
   4. D) Mountainous
4. Which country are "igloos" typically associated with?
   1. A) Japan
   2. B) Canada
   3. C) Brazil
   4. D) Egypt
5. What is a common feature of homes in hot, dry climates?
   1. A) Large windows
   2. B) Thick walls
   3. C) Steep roofs
   4. D) Open fireplaces
6. Which of the following is a traditional Japanese home?
   1. A) Thatched Cottage
   2. B) Ryokan
   3. C) Adobe House
   4. D) Longhouse
7. What is a "pueblo"?
   1. A) A type of boat
   2. B) A type of musical instrument
   3. C) A type of traditional Native American housing
   4. D) A type of food