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