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