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