I WONDER - Why Were There No Windows In Longhouses?

The video discusses how long houses traditionally had no windows, relying on smoke holes and doors for light. This design helped retain warmth but made the interiors dark. To combat this, lamps using fish liver oil, whale oil, or seal oil were sometimes used to provide additional lighting.

Why were windows not included in the design of long houses?

• To keep the interiors bright

• To maintain the warmth inside

• To allow more smoke to escape

• To make the structure more stable

What was a consequence of not having windows in long houses?

• The houses were more spacious

• The houses were very warm

• The houses were dull and dark

• The houses were very bright

What were the primary sources of light in long houses?

• Candles

• Electric lamps

• Smoke holes and doors

• Windows

Which type of oil was NOT mentioned as being used in lamps for extra light?

• Seal oil

• Olive oil

• Fish liver oil

• Whale oil

What was the purpose of using oil lamps in long houses?

• To cook food

• To provide extra light

• To decorate the interiors

• To heat the house