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