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Quiz about Origami
Quiz about Origami

Origami Trivia Quiz


A quiz on the art of paperfolding.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
34,527
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4191
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 117 (0/10), Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 170 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what country was origami invented? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what country was origami developed into a fine art? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is NOT usually considered to be a rule of 'traditional' origami? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is a fold called where you fold the paper towards you? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the fold called where you fold the paper away from you? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 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? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Perhaps the most famous origami model is a depiction of what animal? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What base is used to make the most popular origami animal model? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Some origami models are made up of many pieces folded and then joined together. What is this style of origami called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Moors independently developed a school of geometric paperfolding. What country adopted this art, terming it 'papiroflexia'?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what country was origami invented?

Answer: China

Yes, just as the Chinese invented paper, they also invented paperfolding.
2. In what country was origami developed into a fine art?

Answer: Japan

The Japanese developed origami into a wondrous art form.
3. Which of the following is NOT usually considered to be a rule of 'traditional' origami?

Answer: No colored paper allowed

However, many origami artists think these rules originated in the West, not in Japan! I've noticed that in my collection, the Western books stick to the "traditional" rules, while the Japanese books use all kinds of cutting, pasting, odd paper shapes, etc.
4. What is a fold called where you fold the paper towards you?

Answer: Valley fold

Most of the origami folds have specific names.
5. What is the fold called where you fold the paper away from you?

Answer: Mountain fold

Other origami folds include the rabbit-ear fold, petal fold, squash fold and reverse fold.
6. 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?

Answer: Horse base

Each base is named after a model that can be folded from it.
7. Perhaps the most famous origami model is a depiction of what animal?

Answer: Crane

The crane, also known as the 'flapping bird', is an easy model to fold.
8. What base is used to make the most popular origami animal model?

Answer: Bird base

Making the bird base is the hardest part- it only takes 4 folds after that to make the crane.
9. Some origami models are made up of many pieces folded and then joined together. What is this style of origami called?

Answer: Modular origami

The figures produced are usually geometric models.
10. The Moors independently developed a school of geometric paperfolding. What country adopted this art, terming it 'papiroflexia'?

Answer: Spain

Spain has produced some very inventive paperfolders.
Source: Author crisw

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