Quiz Arts 8 Arts of Southeast Asia

The word batik is thought to be derived from the word ______ which can be translated into "cloth with little dots".

• tik

• ikat

• tritik

• ambatik

Indonesian batik is a fabric printed and produced by a method that involves _______.

• brush painting

• hand printing

• tie dyeing

• silk screening

In batik making, what material is applied to the design to prevent the dye from penetrating parts of the cloth?

• wax

• tie

• dye

• thread

What is the unique feature of genuine silk?

• It is machine-made

• It is made from cotton

• It has a peacock emblem

• it is always dyed red

What does "wau" mean in Malay?

• Decor

• Flower

• Craft

• Kite

What is the main purpose of the Loi Krathong festival?

• To honor the king

• To float in the air

• To pay respect to the goddess of water

• To celebrate abundant harvest

What is the name of the festival where swarms of sky lanterns are launched into the air?

• Yi Peng festival

• Loi Krathong festival

• Khon Mask

• Songkran festival

What batik design has a pattern of tiny square dots arranged in a repeated geometric pattern?

• Kawung

• Parang

• Nitik

• Modern batik

Who manipulates the puppet of Wayang Kulit shadow play?

• Krama

• Dalang

• Golek

• Blencong

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Kawung design in batik?

• Intersecting circles

• Rugged rock pattern

• Floral motifs

• Geometric lines