Origami
Origami Fundamentals
What is Origami?
1. Make different shapes by cutting paper
2. Make different shapes by folding paper
3. Make different shapes by cutting and folding paper
4. Make collage by ripping the paper
Answer
Make different shapes by folding paper
Origami models starts with a square piece of paper that is folded in many ways to create different shapes.
Origami Fundamentals
What is the goal of origami?
1. To create a flat sheet of paper
2. To paint intricate designs on paper
3. To transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques
4. To cut paper into complex shapes
Answer
To transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, with the goal of transforming a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.
Origami History
Who is known as the father of modern Origami?
1. Anja Markiewicz
2. Robert J. Lang
3. Kiyo Yoshizawa
4. Akira Yoshizawa
Answer
Akira Yoshizawa
Born in 1911 in Japan, Akira Yoshizawa is the father of modern origami.
Origami Fundamentals
What is the name of the largest origami museum in the world?
1. Escuela Museo de Origami Zaragoza (EMOZ)
2. Tokyo Origami Museum
3. Origami Kaikan
4. Nippon Origami Museum
Answer
Origami Kaikan
The Origami Kaikan in Tokyo, Japan is the largest origami museum in the world.
Origami History
In which country was origami developed into a fine art?
1. Japan
2. China
3. India
4. Kenya
Answer
Japan
Origami was invented in China, but did not develop it much before passing it to Japan. The Japanese developed origami and made it into an art.
Origami Fundamentals
Which of the following shapes of paper is used for Origami?
1. Square
2. Rectangle
3. Circle
4. Any of the above shape
Answer
Square
The standard origami paper "kami" varies in size from around 7.5cm x 7.5cm (about 3 inch) up to 35cm x 35 cm (about 14 inch) squares and can be used for most kinds of origami.
Origami Fundamentals
What is the name of the traditional Japanese paper used for origami?
1. Kami
2. Yuzen
3. Chiyogami
4. Washi
Answers
Kami
Kami is the traditional Japanese paper used for origami. It is thin and strong, making it ideal for folding.
Origami Fundamentals
Which of the following is true?
1. Origami comes from Ori and Kami
2. Origami comes from Ori and Gami
3. Origami comes from Orig and Kami
4. None of the above
Answer
Origami comes from Ori and Kami
Origami comes from two Japanese words Ori and Kami. "Ori" means folding, and "kami" means paper.
Origami Fundamentals
Which of the following is not usually considered to be a rule of traditional origami?
1. Never cut the paper with scissors
2. Use only one square per model
3. Use only squares of paper
4. No colored paper allowed
Answer
No colored paper allowed
Origami Folds
Many origami models start from folded configurations known as ‘Bases.’ Many models can be made from one base. Which of the following is not a base?
1. Fish Base
2. Horse Base
3. Bird Base
4. Waterbomb Base
Answer
Horse Base
