Quiz LibraryIt May Be Hard to Believe, but People Actually Live in These Houses #2
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Concepts covered:unconventional houses, stacked homes, Brazil favelas, Hanging Temple of H Shan, floating island home
People live in unique and unconventional houses around the world, such as stacked homes in Brazil's favelas, a temple built into a mountain in China, and a floating island home in Canada. These extraordinary living spaces showcase human creativity, adaptability, and the diverse ways people make homes in challenging environments.
Table of Contents1.Unconventional Living: Exploring Brazil's Favellas2.The Hanging Temple of H Shan3.Innovative White Village Built Under Canyon Rocks4.The Unconventional Principality of Sealand5.Life on Tonle Sap Lake: The Struggle of Floating Villages in Cambodia
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Unconventional Living: Exploring Brazil's Favellas
Concepts covered:Brazil, favellas, stacked homes, community, creativity
Explore the unique living conditions in Brazil's favellas, where stacked homes house thousands in cramped spaces, showcasing a blend of creativity and struggle. Despite the challenges, these communities foster a vibrant art scene and offer a glimpse into a different way of life.
Question 1
What does the favella housing situation highlight?
Question 2
What is a favella commonly known as?
Question 3
Why has an art community grown in favellas?
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The Hanging Temple of H Shan
Concepts covered:Hanging Temple, Hang Shan, China, monk, Confucianism
Discover the remarkable Hanging Temple of Hang Shan in China, built into a mountain cliff with over 40 rooms and a unique blend of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. This ancient marvel showcases the ingenuity and dedication of a monk from the late Northern Wei Dynasty.
Question 4
What does the Hanging Temple demonstrate about ancient engineering?
Question 5
Why is the Hanging Temple considered progressive?
Question 6
How was the Hanging Temple constructed?
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Innovative White Village Built Under Canyon Rocks
Concepts covered:White Village, Spain, Canyon Rocks, Human Engineering, Unconventional Homes
Explore a unique white Village in Spain nestled under canyon Rock faces, showcasing houses built within and under massive rocks. Originally known for Olive fields and wineries, this village stands as a testament to human engineering and the ability to create homes in unconventional locations.
Question 7
What does the village's construction demonstrate?
Question 8
Why do people feel safe under the rocks?
Question 9
What attracts visitors to the tower?
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The Unconventional Principality of Sealand
Concepts covered:Sealand, independent principality, Major Paddy Roy Bates, floating military fortress, smallest country
Sealand is a unique story of a floating military fortress turned into an independent principality by Major Paddy Roy Bates. From evicting pirate radio operators to fending off a coup attempt, Sealand has its own constitution, flag, anthem, currency, and passports, making it one of the world's smallest countries.
Question 10
How did Sealand avoid British legal charges?
Question 11
Why was Sealand initially created?
Question 12
What steps did Bates take to establish Sealand?
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Life on Tonle Sap Lake: The Struggle of Floating Villages in Cambodia
Concepts covered:Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia, floating villages, struggle, livelihood
Explore the challenges faced by the residents of Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, who live in floating homes due to historical circumstances, relying on the lake for survival and livelihood.
Question 13
What challenges do residents of floating villages face?
Question 14
Why were floating villages in Cambodia created?
Question 15
How do tourists view the floating villages?

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