Homes Around the World

Where are haciendas typically found?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Portugal

• Italy

• Central America

What architectural characteristic defines the hacienda?

• A small garden at the entrance

• A central patio surrounded by rooms

• One floor with a flat roof

• A balcony around the outside of the building

Who usually live in haciendas today?

• The middle class

• Wealthy people

• Poor people

• Agricultural workers

Where are yurts more common?

• South America

• Central Asia

• Western Europe

• Australia

What is one of the uses of yurts in North America?

• They are used as permanent homes.

• They are used as shopping centers.

• They are used as vacation homes.

• They are used as schools.

What is a characteristic feature of a yurt?

• It is a square home with multiple rooms.

• It is a round home with one room.

• It is a rectangular home that cannot be moved.

• It is a triangular home used only for ceremonies.

Can a yurt be easily moved?

• No, it is a permanent structure.

• Yes, but it requires heavy machinery.

• Yes, it can be easily taken apart and moved.

• No, it is illegal to move a yurt.

Where is a chalet typically found?

• The French Riviera

• The Swiss Alps

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

What is a chalet?

• A skyscraper

• A tent

• A wooden house or cottage

• A brick apartment building

What is a distinctive architectural characteristic of chalets?

• they have long, steep roofs

• they are 10 or more stories tall

• they have a central patio surrounded by rooms

• it is a round home with 1 room