HELE 5 4TH QUARTER WEX 4.3

What is the defining characteristic of handicrafts?

• They are made using advanced technology.

• They are created entirely by hand or with simple tools.

• They require the use of electricity.

• They are always mass-produced.

Which of the following materials can be used in handicrafts?

• Textiles and plant fibers

• Rigid and moldable materials

• Paper

• D) All of the above.

Which of the following industrial materials used in handicrafts belongs to the grass family?

• A) Cotton
  

• B) Bamboo

• C) Wool
  

• D) Silk

Why is bamboo a flexible material for handicrafts?

• A) It has pliant fibers that allow it to bend without breaking.

• B) It is made of metal and can be shaped easily.
  

• C) It dissolves in water and reforms into different shapes.

• D) It is naturally soft and does not require treatment.

Why is the coconut tree called the "tree of life"?

• A) Because it grows very tall
  

• B) Because it provides shade on hot days

• C) Because every part of it can be used for various purposes

• D) Because it is the oldest tree in the world

Where are most seashells used in shellcraft found?

• A) In forests
  

• B) In deserts

• C) In the ocean or along the beach
  

• D) In freshwater lakes

Which of the following items can be made from a coconut shell?

• A) Spoons and bowls
  

• B) Plastic bottles
  

• C) Wooden chairs
  

• D) Metal cans

What are examples of ornamental coconut shell products?

• A) Bicycles and motorcycles
  

• B) Bangles, flower vases, and buttons
  

• C) Paper and pencils
  

• D) T-shirts and jeans

What are natural fibers?

• A) Fibers made only from plants
  

• B) Fibers that come from plants, animals, or minerals
  

• C) Fibers that are made using synthetic materials
  

• D) Fibers that are only used for clothing

Which type of fiber is used to make slippers, coiled baskets, and handbags?

• A) Cotton
  

• B) Abaca
  

• C) Wool
  

• D) Pandan