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