History of Homes

The HISTORY of HOMES!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely reason for the existence of many different housing styles?

• Changes in climate and environment

• Advancements in building technology

• Cultural influences and preferences

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why do you think housing styles have changed over time?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Native American homes as described in the slides?

• Simple structures with dirt floors

• No windows or chimneys

• Possessions stored on shelves hung from walls

• Multiple stories with glass windows

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors most influenced the design of Native American homes?

• Environment and culture

• Availability of metal tools

• European architectural styles

• Government regulations

Multiple Choice

What made wigwams and tepees suitable for hunting and gathering lifestyles?

• They were easily constructed and carried

• They had permanent stone foundations

• They were built with glass windows

• They required large amounts of metal

Multiple Choice

Which feature was common in half-timbered houses of English settlements around 1600?

• Thatch roofs made of reeds or straw

• Large glass windows

• Flat roofs

• Multiple stories

Open Ended

How did the design of half-timbered houses help settlers adapt to their environment and available resources?

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for adding dormer windows to Cape Cod houses in the Northeastern Colonies?

• To allow for interior space for full-sized rooms

• To improve exterior decoration

• To reduce construction costs

• To provide extra fireplaces

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Salt-box houses?

• Began as a two-story pitched roof house

• Roof line down to cover the addition

• Large wrap-around porches

• Long slope similar to sloping cover on wooden saltboxes

Multiple Choice

What is the main characteristic of the saltbox house style?

• It has a flat roof.

• It is shaped like the boxes colonists used for storing salt.

• It is made entirely of stone.

• It has a circular design.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of a Garrison House?

• Second story overhangs the first story

• Used to prevent attackers from scaling walls

• Circular floor plan

• Entry through the roof

Multiple Select

Which characteristics describe the houses built by German settlers in Southeastern Pennsylvania?

• Large and durable

• Made of wood and quarry stone

• Entry into first-floor kitchen

• Thatched roofs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Dutch colonial houses in New Amsterdam?

• Gambrel roof

• Tile roof

• Flat roof

• Thatched roof

Open Ended

How did the materials and design of Dutch colonial homes reflect the needs and resources of settlers in New Amsterdam?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common features of Spanish-style homes in Florida and the Southwest?

• Tile roofs

• Rectangular shape with balconies

• Decorative brickwork

• Separate kitchens

Multiple Choice

What type of tiles are commonly used on the roofs of Spanish-style homes?

• Mexican barrel or red mission tiles

• Slate tiles

• Wooden shingles

• Metal sheets

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the history of American housing styles?

Open Ended

How have housing styles in America changed over time?