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