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