Which of the following best characterizes architecture of the Maori Meeting Hous

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Which of the following best characterizes architecture of the Maori Meeting House the seat of government for the Maori of New Zealand?

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A. it is decorated on the inside with mirrors B. the parts of the building are meant to symbolize the body of the ancestor; the porch represents the brain, the inside timbers of the roof symbolize the rib cage, such that when the living enter the building they believe they are uniting with their primordial ancestor

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C. there are statues on the outside called lamassu, that are large and imposing, to frighten away enemies

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D. none of the above?

Explanation / Answer

Option b is partially correct as the parts of the building resembles the body part of ancestor of a tribe.

The carved figure representing head, the front barge boards representing the arms, the amo representing the legs etc. People belonging here stay here on special occasions.

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