Longhouse
A type of long, narrow, single-room building built by indigenous people
Real World Example
Longhouses were large, communal homes used by several Native American tribes, especially in the Northeast, like the Iroquois. They were important because they housed extended families, promoting community living and cooperation. The longhouse represented unity and shared responsibility among its inhabitants, as everyone contributed to daily life and decision-making. Today, the values of community and cooperation seen in longhouses can be found in modern co-housing initiatives where people live closely and support each other. For example, in urban co-housing communities, families share common spaces and resources, similar to how Native Americans shared space and resources in longhouses.
