Which material were Pueblo multistory houses built from?

• A. Stone.
• B. Concrete.
• C. Mud brick.
• D. Wood.

Answer: (C)

Pueblo multistory houses are built from mud brick, also known as adobe. This material is created from locally available earth mixed with water and often straw, then formed into bricks and left to dry in the sun. The resulting walls are thick and sturdy, which makes multi-story construction possible while also giving good insulation in the hot, dry climate of the Southwest. Wooden beams called vigas often span between the mud walls to support ceilings and roofs, integrating the earth-and-wood system that characterizes these dwellings.

Stone is less typical for the classic Pueblo style of multistory homes, especially in the arid regions where adobe thrives. Concrete wasn’t used in these ancient/early constructions, and relying on wood alone wouldn’t provide the durable, stable walls needed for several stories. So mud brick best explains why these houses could rise several stories tall and endure in their environment.