Traditional Malaysian House Features

What helps a Bumbung Panjang house stay cool?

• Its very long roof

• Its small windows

• Being built high on stilts

• Having many doors

What is a special feature of a Limas house's roof?

• It is flat

• It has a simple gabled shape

• It slopes down on all four sides

• It is made of glass

What animal's horns do the roofs of Minangkabau houses look like?

• Deer

• Buffalo

• Goat

• Cow

What part of the Kutai house is often decorated with beautiful carvings?

• The floor

• The gables

• The front door

• The kitchen

What kind of special art is found on Terengganu houses?

• Paintings of animals

• Carvings of flowers and shapes

• Big colorful murals

• Shiny metal decorations

What is a special part of a Melaka house's entrance?

• A small wooden door

• A long, narrow hallway

• A colorful tiled staircase

• A big, plain porch

What is unique about a Panjang house?

• It is very small

• It is a whole village under one roof

• It floats on water

• It is made of stone

Why are Melanau houses built very high up?

• To get a better view

• To protect against attacks

• To catch more sunlight

• To store more things underneath

What are the houses of the Bajau people built on?

• Land

• Mountains

• Stilts over water

• Trees

What materials are often used for Orang Asli houses?

• Bricks and cement

• Metal and plastic

• Bamboo, rattan, and palm leaves

• Stone and clay