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