Quiz on Batik

Where is batik believed to have originated?

• Thailand

• Java, Indonesia

• Bali

• Papua

What does the term "batik" derive from?

• A Japanese word

• A Javanese word

• A Dutch word

• A Malay word

What does "amba" in the word "ambatik" mean?

• Bird

• Large

• Dot

• Stamp

What does "nitik" in "ambatik" mean?

• Dot

• Stamp

• Flower

• Color

Which European nation helped spread batik around the globe during the 19th century?

• British

• French

• Dutch

• Portuguese

What is used to apply the wax in traditional batik making?

• A brush

• A chanting (pen)

• A stamp

• A needle

What is a cheaper method of applying the batik pattern?

• Hand-painting

• Printing

• Stamping with a copper stamp

• Using a brush

In Bali, what do batik patterns commonly depict?

• Geometric shapes

• Royal Palace patterns

• Birds, flowers, and mythical creatures

• Local plants

Which pattern is commonly found in Papua's batik?

• Bright and bold colors

• Geometric shapes

• Native flowers

• Cenderawasih bird

What makes Kalimantan's batik distinct?

• Its use of mythical creatures

• Its depiction of native flowers

• Its bright and bold colors

• Its depiction of geometric shapes