2.3. Cultural Assimilation in Choglamsar

Try these first

1. 1.

   What form of dwelling did Tibetan refugees initially live in at Choglamsar?

   Hint

   Think about where they might have stayed upon arrival.

2. 2.

   Name one key community space established in Choglamsar.

   Hint

   Consider where education might take place.

3. 3.

   What type of housing did Tibetan refugees first use in Choglamsar?

   • Mud houses
   • Tents
   • Concrete houses

   Hint

   Recall the starting point of their housing evolution.

4. 4.

   True or False: Schools in Choglamsar serve only as educational institutions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the extra roles schools could play.

5. 5.

   Analyze the factors contributing to the architectural changes in Choglamsar's housing. Consider social, environmental, and cultural influences.

   Hint

   Think about who influences the building style and where the materials come from.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how successive generations of Tibetan refugees manage to preserve their culture while adapting to life in Choglamsar. Use specific cultural examples.

   Hint

   Consider what traditions are maintained and which ones evolve.