Interesting Quiz On Pottery
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Which of the following is not a good way to heat a kiln?
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Coal
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Gas
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Wood
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Electricity
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Explore the intricacies of pottery with our Interesting Quiz On Pottery. Delve into traditional techniques, understand the role of kilns, and learn about ceramic materials. This quiz is perfect for enhancing your pottery skills and knowledge.
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Which of the following is not a ceramic?
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Wooden Sculptures
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Cement
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Pottery
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Bricks
Correct Answer
A. Wooden Sculptures -
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In which year did transfer printing revolutionize the porcelain industry by speeding up production?
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1673
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1852
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1756
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1963
Correct Answer
A. 1756 -
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Where did pottery glazing originate?
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The Origin Is Unknown
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China
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Mexico
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Egypt
Correct Answer
A. The Origin Is Unknown -
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Which type of clay is heavy and pure, and found in the place it was originally made?
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Dense Clay
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Primary Clay
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Mud Clay
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Secondary Clay
Correct Answer
A. Primary Clay -
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What is the substance that is added to pottery glaze to lower its melting point?
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Melting Mix
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Flux
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Granules
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Sgraffito
Correct Answer
A. Flux -
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How do many Southwest Native Americans come by the clay they use for pottery?
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Buying It In Stores
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Digging It Themselves
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Paying Others To Dig For It
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Trading
Correct Answer
A. Digging It Themselves -
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Which color does tin glaze yield?
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White
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Orange
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Black
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Red
Correct Answer
A. White -
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Which old firing technique is possible in your own backyard?
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Beehive Kiln
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Black Firing
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Oven Firing
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Pit Firing
Correct Answer
A. Pit Firing -
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What happens if sun-dried clay gets wet?
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It Becomes Slimy
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Nothing At All
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It Gets Squishy
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It Disintegrates
Correct Answer
A. It Disintegrates -
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Which type of clay has been transported from its original location, and has collected impurities?
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Primary Clay
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Glacial Clay
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Stream Clay
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Secondary Clay
Correct Answer
A. Secondary Clay -
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When is glaze traditionally applied to pottery pieces?
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Three Days Before Firing
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Just After Firing
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Just Before Firing
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Three Days After Firing
Correct Answer
A. Just Before Firing -
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Which of the following is NOT a traditonal use of a kiln?
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Making Bricks
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Firing Pottery
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Drying Lumber
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Baking Bread
Correct Answer
A. Baking Bread -
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In making pottery, which of these is not an unwanted consequence of high firing temperatures?
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Stronger Pots
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High Shrinkage
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Slumping
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Warping
Correct Answer
A. Stronger Pots -
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One of the ingredients necessary for porcelain, Petuntse, is found only in which country?
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Russia
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China
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United States
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Spain
Correct Answer
A. China -
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