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