Aceh House

What is the front part of the Acehnese traditional house used for?

• Receiving guests

• Cooking meals

• Storing property

• Bathing a corpse

Which part of the traditional Aceh house is considered the core room?

• The front part

• The back part

• The lower part

• The middle part

What is the back part of the Acehnese traditional house used for?

• Receiving guests

• Cooking meals & Chatting with family members

• Storing property

• Sleeping Room

What is the lower part of the Acehnese traditional house used for?

• Storing property & Making traditional fabrics

• Bath room

• Cooking meals

• Receiving guests

What materials are used in the construction of Acehnese traditional houses?

• Nails and wood

• Concrete and steel

• Rattan, palm fiber, and waru tree bark

• Bricks and mortar

What makes the structure of Acehnese traditional houses earthquake-resistant?

• use of nails

• Thick walls

• Natural materials

• Strong Foundation

What do the carvings on the traditional Aceh house represent?

• The owner's social status

• The number of family members

• The age of the house

• The economic capacity of the village

What is the significance of the water barrel in front of Acehnese traditional houses?

• To collect rainwater

• To wash clothes

• To clean feet before entering

• To store drinking water

Why are the doors of Acehnese traditional houses smaller than human height?

• To prevent burglaries

• To keep out animals

• To maintain privacy

• To encourage guests to bow

What is the purpose of giving a salum horeumat or bow before entering an Acehnese traditional house?

• To show respect

• To Greet the owner

• To ask permission

• To pay a fee