Pottery Quiz

When did wheel-thrown pottery first develop?

• 4000 B.C.

• 3000 B.C.

• 2000 B.C.

• 1000 B.C.

What were some early utilitarian pottery made of?

• Bronze, iron, or precious metals

• Wood or pewter

• Clay and wood ash

• Stone plates

What type of glaze did Oriental potters develop?

• Celadons

• Red glaze

• Both celadons and red glaze

• None of the above

What is reduction in pottery firing?

• A phase during firing where oxygen level is reduced

• A type of glaze used in pottery

• A technique for shaping clay

• A type of clay used in pottery

What did ancient potters use to make glazes?

• Refined powders

• Local rocks and minerals

• Wood ash

• Bronze or iron

What is bisque firing?

• An initial firing that transforms raw clay into ceramic material

• A type of glaze firing

• A technique for shaping clay

• A type of clay used in pottery

What type of clay is commonly used for bricks and tiles?

• Earthenware

• Stoneware

• Porcelain

• Primary clay

What is the firing temperature range for midrange stoneware?

• 1700°-2075°F

• 2200°-2283°F

• 2300°-2400°F

• 3000°F and above

What is the main component of glazes?

• Silica

• Flux

• Alumina

• All of the above

What is the primary ingredient in porcelain?

• Silica

• Flux

• Alumina

• Kaolin