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