- 1. Which town is famous for its colorful ceramics known as 'Majolica'?
A) Florence
B) Deruta
C) Rome
D) Milan
- 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) Emilia-Romagna
C) Tuscany
D) Lazio
- 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) Raku firing
C) Engobe
D) Sgraffito
- 6. What is a common use for Italian ceramics aside from decoration?
A) Tableware
B) Lighting
C) Jewelry
D) Furniture
- 7. What method is commonly used to shape clay in Italian ceramics?
A) Wheel throwing
B) Molding
C) Hand building
D) Casting
- 8. Which Italian artisan craft is often associated with the town of Vietri sul Mare?
A) Textile weaving
B) Glassblowing
C) Stone carving
D) Ceramics
- 9. Which town is known for its ceramics shaped like religious figures?
A) Deruta
B) Caltagirone
C) Naples
D) Sorrento
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