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