5.1. Monasteries

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a monastery?

   Hint

   Think of a place of worship.

2. 2.

   Name one architectural feature common to Tibetan monasteries.

   Hint

   What is the bell-shaped structure called?

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of a monastery?

   • To live and practice faith
   • To hold political meetings
   • To provide housing only

   Hint

   Think about where monks go to practice their religion.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hybrid settlements keep the original cultural characteristics without any changes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how cultures adapt when they meet new ones.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how Tibetan monasteries adapt their designs in urban versus rural settings.

   Hint

   Compare impacts of geography on building practices.

6. 6.

   Propose a research study on the architectural influences of Tibetan monks on surrounding communities.

   Hint

   Think about how one culture influences another through architecture.