All about names and terms

Published October 12, 2013
  1. What is the name given to the art of beautiful handwriting?

  2. What is the name given to the Japanese art of paper folding?

  3. What is the name of the alloy made from copper and zinc?

  4. Which food item’s name literally means ‘booked twice’?

  5. Which is the name given to the national flag of France?

  6. What is the name given to the personal flag of the sovereign of Great Britain?

  7. Rhinology is the medical specialty dealing with which part of the body?

  8. Otology is the medical specialty dealing with which part of the body?

  9. What is the name given to the hand painted fabric technique using melted wax, very popular in South and South-East Asia?

  10. What is the term used for making prints by pressing paper with an inked stone?

Answers:

1. Calligraphy 2. Origami 3. Brass 4. Biscuit 5. Tricolour 6. Royal Standard 7. Nose 8. Ear 9. Batik 10. Lithography

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