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