BHUTAN - A small _________ kingdom between China and India, is known for its unique architecture,

including dzongs, monasteries, and nail-free houses.

Means large post or column in Dzongkha. It was normally placed on a circular or square base

made of a single slab of stone especially when part of the external corridor.

A bow shaped timber bracket placed as a capital on top of the Kachen. This served a structural

function to support the load from the Dhung (beam) above.

_____________ is the name commonly used for traditional balcony railings. Landing

railings, roof barrier railings and stair hand railing balusters are as well often called this name.

______________which is a traditional Bhutanese window that is embedded within the facade walls of a building, is an important element of traditional Bhutanese architecture

The main entrance door to a traditional Bhutanese house and is an important

aspect of a building is called ___________?

A very noticeable

design aspect of the typical Bhutanese roof is the elevation of the roof high above the building (often in

layers) to form what is often called the “_________”.

There are four main types of roof design in traditional Bhutanese architecture:

The ______ is a square hipped roof with four prominent corners. These roofs were used in buildings of high status such as the Utse of a Dzong or palace or over the building housing the main altar of a Lhakhang.

___________is a simple traditional lean-to-roof that is usually installed to provide additional protection to a cantilevering Rabsel. It is laid at a lower level under the main roof of the building.

Traditionally, Bhutanese builders use architectural plans; knowledge was

passed through blueprints for generations.

A multicolored sacred flag which is placed on top of the roof of homes in

Bhutan and sometimes simple village temples. This is said to represent the banner of the local

Gods and is thus usually installed annually on top of the roof.

Famously known as the "Tiger’s Nest Monastery".

 Built in 1692 around the cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century.

One of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks.

Represents spiritual strength and devotion

is a wide band around the external walls of a

building that marks the structure as a sacred religious place.

______________meaning "Fortress of the Glorious Religion," was originally

constructed in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and later

reconstructed in 1772. It serves as the seat of the

Bhutanese government and houses the throne room, offices of the King, and

the central monastic body.

Fortresses known locally as D_____ are architectural masterpieces and are by far some of the most impressive and majestic forms of architecture in Bhutan.

Which construction material is NOT prominently used in Bhutan Architecture?

TRUE OR FALSE: In Bhutan Architecture, buildings are constructed in harmony with the surrounding mountains,

valleys, and rivers.

_________ is one of Bhutan’s oldest and most significant Buddhist monasteries.

Located near Mount Cheri, it sits about 14 kilometers north of Thimphu City.