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