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