- 1. Which town is famous for its colorful ceramics known as 'Majolica'?
A) Deruta
B) Rome
C) Milan
D) Florence
- 2. What is the main substance used in Italian ceramics?
A) Metal
B) Wood
C) Glass
D) Clay
- 3. In which region of Italy is the town of Faenza located?
A) Emilia-Romagna
B) Lazio
C) Sicily
D) Tuscany
- 4. What is a common use for Italian ceramics aside from decoration?
A) Furniture
B) Lighting
C) Tableware
D) Jewelry
- 5. What technique involves layering colors in Italian ceramics?
A) Slip casting
B) Sgraffito
C) Raku firing
D) Engobe
- 6. What is 'cotto' in Italian ceramics?
A) Porcelain
B) Earthenware
C) Stoneware
D) Terracotta
- 7. Which Italian artisan craft is often associated with the town of Vietri sul Mare?
A) Glassblowing
B) Ceramics
C) Textile weaving
D) Stone carving
- 8. What method is commonly used to shape clay in Italian ceramics?
A) Wheel throwing
B) Casting
C) Hand building
D) Molding
- 9. Which town is known for its ceramics shaped like religious figures?
A) Caltagirone
B) Naples
C) Deruta
D) Sorrento
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