Ethnic groups of Viet Nam

The largest and tallest house in an Ede village is the (a)   house.

Answer explanation

The Bahnar and Ede have a communal house (called a Rong house) as the heart of their village. These communal houses are the largest and tallest ones in the village.

Only a few minority groups live in stilt houses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Stilt houses are popular among different ethnic minority groups, from the Thai in the Northern Highlands to the Khmer in the Mekong Delta. house.

A stilt house shows the (a)   culture of the owner.

Answer explanation

The houses come in different sizes and styles and show the traditional culture of their owners.

The Tay’s and Nung’s stilt houses overlook a (a)   .

Answer explanation

The stilt houses of the Tay and Nung usually overlook a field.

The Rong house serves as the center of an Ede village.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The Bahnar and Ede have a communal house (called a Rong house) as the heart of their village.

All stilt houses look alike.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The houses come in different sizes and styles and show the traditional culture of their owners.

Family gatherings take place by the open fire in the middle of the house.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The most important place in the house is the kitchen. It has an open fire in the middle of the house. It is the place for family gatherings and receiving guests.

The Thai's stilt houses overlook a ____________ or ____________.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The stilt houses of the Thai, however, face mountains or a forest.