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