Huma Betang

What is the traditional house of Dayak People?

(a)  

What is Rumah Betang?

• • A) A small hut for one family

• • B) A large traditional house for many families

• • C) A modern apartment building

• • D) A palace for kings

Why is Rumah Betang built on tall wooden poles?

• • A) To make the house look taller

• • B) To protect from floods and wild animals

• • C) To store food underneath the house

• • D) To make the house easier to move

Which of the following is another name for Rumah Betang in West Kalimantan?

• • A) Lamin

• • B) Lewu

• • C) Rumah Panjang

• • D) Baloi

• What is the purpose of Rumah Betang in Dayak culture?

• • A) To store farm equipment

• • B) To be used as a hospital

• • C) To serve as a home and a place for community gatherings

• • D) To house wild animals

What does living in Rumah Betang teach us about the Dayak people?

• • A) They prefer to live alone

• • B) They value working together and sharing

• • C) They only live in cities

• • D) They move frequently from house to house

What kinds of activities are often done in the communal spaces of Rumah Betang?

• • A) Farming and fishing

• • B) Reading books

• • C) Ceremonies, celebrations, and meetings

• • D) Building new houses

Rumah Betang is a traditional house of the (a)   people, who live in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Rumah Betang is built on tall wooden (a)   to protect it from floods and wild animals.

The people who live in Rumah Betang share their space with many (a)   , making it a communal home.