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