How to fold origami
  • 1. What is the traditional material used for origami?
A) Plastic
B) Metal
C) Paper
D) Cloth
  • 2. What does the word 'origami' literally mean?
A) Folding paper
B) Gluing paper
C) Cutting paper
D) Painting paper
  • 3. What is a 'valley fold'?
A) A fold where the paper comes to a point downwards.
B) A fold that creates a pocket.
C) A fold that is always done last.
D) A fold where the paper is cut.
  • 4. What is a 'mountain fold'?
A) A fold that requires glue.
B) A fold used for making mountains.
C) A fold where the paper comes to a point upwards.
D) A fold done with thick paper.
  • 5. Which of these is a basic origami base?
A) Square Base
B) Hexagon Twist
C) Triangle Cut
D) Circle Fold
  • 6. What is the first step in making many origami models?
A) Drawing the design.
B) Making a preliminary base.
C) Cutting the paper.
D) Applying glue.
  • 7. What does 'CP' stand for in origami?
A) Colored Paper
B) Cut Paper
C) Craft Project
D) Crease Pattern
  • 8. What is 'wet-folding'?
A) Folding paper in water.
B) Using wet glue on paper.
C) Folding paper with wet hands.
D) Folding paper after dampening it.
  • 9. What is the purpose of wet-folding?
A) To make the paper easier to cut.
B) To make the paper stickier.
C) To create softer, more sculpted curves.
D) To make the paper more waterproof.
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common origami model?
A) Origami Boat
B) Origami Frog
C) Origami Bicycle
D) Origami Crane
  • 11. What type of paper is specifically made for origami?
A) Kami
B) Newsprint
C) Cardstock
D) Construction Paper
  • 12. What is a 'reverse fold'?
A) A fold that creates a mirror image.
B) A fold that is only used for complex models.
C) A fold that hides a flap inside the model.
D) A fold that glues two pieces of paper together.
  • 13. What does 'squash fold' involve?
A) Soaking the paper in water.
B) Flattening a closed flap into a flat shape.
C) Crushing the paper into a ball.
D) Cutting the paper into small squares.
  • 14. What is the name of the origami artist known for complex animal designs?
A) Kunihiko Kasahara
B) Lillian Oppenheimer
C) Akira Yoshizawa
D) Robert J. Lang
  • 15. What is 'modular origami'?
A) Origami made from multiple identical units.
B) Origami folded using software.
C) Origami that can change shapes.
D) Origami that requires glue to assemble.
  • 16. What is 'tessellation' in origami?
A) Using multiple colors of paper.
B) Creating origami with a textured surface.
C) Repeating geometric patterns folded into paper.
D) Folding origami into the shape of tiles.
  • 17. Which tool is LEAST helpful for basic origami?
A) Bone Folder
B) Paper
C) Ruler
D) Scissors
  • 18. What does it mean when an origami diagram uses a dashed line?
A) Cut line
B) Glue line
C) Valley fold
D) Mountain fold
  • 19. What does it mean when an origami diagram uses a dotted line?
A) Valley fold
B) Cut line
C) Mountain fold
D) Glue line
  • 20. Who is considered the 'father of modern origami'?
A) Robert J. Lang
B) Akira Yoshizawa
C) Kunihiko Kasahara
D) Eric Joisel
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bone folder in origami?
A) To glue the paper together.
B) To create sharp, crisp creases.
C) To add color to the paper.
D) To cut the paper accurately.
  • 22. Which of the following is NOT a type of origami paper?
A) Foil Paper
B) Kami Paper
C) Washi Paper
D) Sandpaper
  • 23. What is 'action origami'?
A) Origami used in performance art.
B) Origami inspired by action movies.
C) Origami that requires quick folding.
D) Origami models designed to move.
  • 24. What is the main advantage of using double-sided paper in origami?
A) It is cheaper.
B) It allows for color contrast in the finished model.
C) It is easier to fold.
D) It is more durable.
  • 25. What is a 'petal fold'?
A) A fold that requires glue to hold.
B) A fold that shapes a flap into a petal-like shape.
C) A fold that creates a sharp point.
D) A fold that is only used for flowers.
  • 26. Which mathematical principle is heavily used in origami design?
A) Algebraic equations
B) Calculus
C) Geometric theorems
D) Statistics
  • 27. What is 'Kirigami'?
A) Origami that is three-dimensional.
B) Origami that only uses one fold.
C) Origami that is always symmetrical.
D) Origami that involves cutting the paper.
  • 28. Where did origami originate?
A) Egypt
B) China
C) Japan
D) Korea
  • 29. What is 'Pureland Origami'?
A) Origami that must be folded silently.
B) Origami folded using only valley and mountain folds.
C) Origami that uses natural colors.
D) Origami designed for spiritual purposes.
  • 30. When should you NOT use thick paper for Origami?
A) When making a simple origami crane.
B) When making modular origami.
C) When making complex models with many layers.
D) When wet-folding.
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