Origami
Origami History
In the earliest days, why was origami associated with rich Japanese families?
1. They needed special training to do origami and poor people could not afford it
2. Wealthy people were the only one who could offer paper at that time
3. Poor people were not allowed to learn Origami according to the religious law
4. Because average citizens thought origami art was ugly
Answer
Wealthy people were the only one who could offer paper at that time
In the earliest days, origami was associated with rich Japanese families because the wealthy were the only ones who could afford paper at this time.
Origami Models
What does a folded frog symbolize in origami?
1. Return of a loved one
2. Purity and spiritual awakening
3. Honor and good fortune
4. Joy and longevity
Answer
Return of a loved one
In origami, folded frog symbolizes the return of a loved one.
Origami Techniques
What is the name of the origami technique where you fold a model in half and then unfold it to create a crease pattern?
1. Reverse Folding
2. Wet Folding
3. Precreasing
4. Crimping
Answer
Precreasing
Precreasing is the origami technique where you fold a model in half and then unfold it to create a crease pattern. This technique is used to make complex models with many folds.
Origami Types
What is the name of the origami style that uses curved creases to create smooth and organic shapes?
1. Pureland Origami
2. Curved-Folded Origami
3. Composite Origami
4. Modular Origami
Answer
Curved-Folded Origami
Unlike traditional origami, curved-folded origami uses curved creases along with straight lines. This creates fascinating 3-dimensional shapes that don't look like origami you are used to.
Origami World
What is the name of the origami shape that is often displayed at traditional Japanese weddings to signify marital bliss?
1. Fish
2. Crane
3. Frog
4. Butterfly
Answer
Butterfly
In traditional Japanese weddings two origami butterflies are often displayed to signify marital bliss in the partnership.
Origami Folds
What is Origami "SINK" fold?
1. A fold where a section of model is reversed
2. A model shaped like a sink or bowl
3. A fold where a section of model looks like sink or bowl
4. A model shaped like a boat
Answer
A fold where a section of model is reversed
Origami Books
When was the first known technical book on origami published in Japan?
1. 1698
2. 1798
3. 1898
4. 1998
Answer
1798
The first known technical book on origami "Hiden senbazuru orikata" was published in Japan in 1798.
Origami Applications
What are stents and packaging examples of?
1. Engineering applications of origami principles
2. Origami sculptures
3. Traditional Japanese art form
4. Told used in origami
Answer
Engineering applications of origami principles
The principles of origami are also used in stents, packaging, and other engineering applications.
Origami Models
What is the name of the origami token that Samurai used to offer as gifts?
1. Zelda
2. Sembazuru
3. Noshi
4. Exoplanet Exploration
Answer
Noshi
The Samurai offered gifts decorated with Noshi Awabi – now known simply as Noshi – a type of origami used as tokens of good luck.
Origami Models
What does a butterfly symbolize in origami?
1. Return of a loved one
2. Purity and spiritual awakening
3. Honor and good fortune
4. Joy and longevity
Answer
Joy and longevity
In origami, butterfly symbolizes the joy and longevity.
