Traditional Pottery Techniques of Nigeria - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary material used for traditional pottery in Nigeria?
A) Sand
B) Clay
C) Metal
D) Wood
  • 2. What is the traditional kiln type commonly used in Nigeria for firing pottery?
A) Open pit kiln
B) Gas kiln
C) Electric kiln
D) Wooden barrel kiln
  • 3. Which traditional Nigerian pottery technique involves layering clay ropes?
A) Molding
B) Pinching
C) Coiling
D) Dropping
  • 4. What is the final firing stage of pottery called that includes glazing?
A) Pit firing
B) Raku firing
C) Glaze firing
D) Bisque firing
  • 5. What is typically used to add color to traditional pottery?
A) Synthetic dyes
B) Food coloring
C) Natural pigments
D) Oil paints
  • 6. What is a common design element found in Nigerian pottery?
A) Photorealistic images
B) Geometric patterns
C) Floral designs
D) Abstract forms
  • 7. What is produced after the first firing of pottery?
A) Greenware
B) Glazeware
C) Bisqueware
D) Air-dry ware
  • 8. Which pottery technique uses clay slabs to create forms?
A) Molding
B) Throwing
C) Slab building
D) Pinching
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