Traditional Houses and Culture of Sulawesi

What is the traditional house of the Toraja people called?

• Tongkonan

• Terbang Rebana

• Serunai

• Seppa Tallu Buku

What is the purpose of the tongkonan in the Toraja community?

• To serve as the center of government and customary power

• To store heirlooms that are considered sacred

• To gather the Toraja family for discussions

• To be passed down from generation to generation

What is the top part of the Toraja traditional house used for?

• To store heirlooms that are considered sacred

• To serve as the living room and bedroom

• To be used as a buffalo cage

• To bury the ancestral bodies

What is the main part of the Toraja traditional house used for?

• To store heirlooms that are considered sacred

• To serve as the living room and bedroom

• To be used as a buffalo cage

• To bury the ancestral bodies

What is the basement of the Toraja traditional house used for?

• To store heirlooms that are considered sacred

• To serve as the living room and bedroom

• To be used as a buffalo cage

• To bury the ancestral bodies

What are the materials used for the foundation of the tongkonan house?

• Mountain rock

• Uru wood

• Bamboo

• Clay

What are the basic colors used in the wall carvings of the Toraja traditional house?

• Red, yellow, white, and black

• Blue, green, purple, and orange

• Pink, brown, gray, and beige

• Gold, silver, bronze, and copper

Why is the buffalo symbol used in the decoration of the Toraja traditional house?

• To represent the economic capacity of a family

• To bring good luck and victory

• To honor the buffalo sacrifices in funeral ceremonies

• To symbolize the power of the Creator

What is the purpose of the funeral ceremony in Toraja culture?

• To make the spirit happy and prevent disasters

• To celebrate the life of the deceased

• To showcase the economic capacity of the family

• To honor the buffalo sacrifices

What are the traditional clothes for men and women in Toraja?

• Seppa Tallu Buku and Pokko

• Terbang Rebana and Serunai

• Seppa Tallung Buku and Lipa

• Kandaure and Gayang