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Buddhist believed that it helped ward off evil spirits, which were believed to be straight lines.
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∙ 14y agoSo rain can run off the roof without dripping through to the main living area during seasonal monsoons.
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Why do some Chinese houses have curved roofs?
This kind of architecture is very scientific and practical.In some part of China, there is a heavy rainfall throught the year.The curved roofs make the rain fall down on the ground easily and keep the roofs dry.
Why is the Japanese pagoda different in construction from Chinese pagodas?
The Japanese Pagoda is different in construction from the Chinese Pagoda because it is an integration of both its local and foreign Pagoda. This is unlike that of China which is exclusively local.
What housing did the Sauk tribe live in?
Both the Sauk and their close allies the Fox or Meskwaki built both longhouses and small dome-shaped wigwams covered with tree bark. The longhouses did not have curved roofs like those of the more easterly tribes but steeply pitched roofs like those of the eastern Sioux (Dakota). See link below for an image:
Why did the houses of Mohenjo Daro have flat roofs?
Yes. There were roofs on Mohen-Jodaro Houses.
What is the name of Powhatan Indians home?
The Powhatan tribes called their dwellings yeahawkan or yohacan. These were longhouses with flat sides and ends but curved roofs, entirely covered with sheets of bark. Larger versions, used as meeting houses or for chiefs such as Powhatan himself were called machacammac.
What does it mean when there is a curved line going upwards on a graph?
When there is a curved line going upwards on a graph it means the distance is increasing
Why do some Chinese houses have curved roofs?
This kind of architecture is very scientific and practical.In some part of China, there is a heavy rainfall throught the year.The curved roofs make the rain fall down on the ground easily and keep the roofs dry.
A curved support structure that supports the weight of walls and roofs?
arch
How do I identify a rhinoceros?
A huge head ended with a massive horn curved upwards.
What is the singular possessive for pagoda?
The singular possessive form is pagoda's. The pagoda's roof was brightly painted.
What is the tallest pagoda in china?
I believe it is the Liaodi Pagoda in Hebei.
What is a curved structure that supports the weight of walls and roofs?
It's actually called a(n) Vault . A Vault is a curved ceiling if that's what you meant!.! YO WELCOME! YO NEED 2 START SAYIN' THANK YUR ! UGGGHHH KEEP IT REAL BOO
What are the most famous temples in Vietnam?
Top 10 Vietnam famous temples: 1/. Perfume Pagoda 2/. One Pillar Pagoda - Chua Mot Cot 3/. Temple of Literature Hanoi 4/. Tran Quoc Pagoda 5/. Tay Phuong Pagoda 6/. Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh 7/. But Thap Pagoda 8/. Thay Pagoda 9/. Thien Mu Pagoda 10/. Keo pagoda (See the related link for further information)
When was Beisi Pagoda created?
Beisi Pagoda was created in 1131.
When was Dhammayazika Pagoda created?
Dhammayazika Pagoda was created in 1196.
When was Chigang Pagoda created?
Chigang Pagoda was created in 1619.
When was Liuhe Pagoda created?
Liuhe Pagoda was created in 1165.
