Flask

Which of the following best describes the flask's material?

• Glazed ceramic

• Stoneware with underglaze painting

• Carved wood

• Gilded bronze

The underglaze cobalt decoration technique likely originated in which country?

• Iran

• Egypt

• China

• Turkey

The Safavid dynasty in Iran was known for its patronage of which of the following?

• Military expansion

• The arts

• Maritime trade

• Scientific research

The early 16th century in Iran is considered a period of:

• Artistic and cultural decline

• Political and economic instability

• Artistic and cultural flourishing

• Military conquest

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

The flask most likely reflects cultural exchange between Iran and:

• Europe

• China

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• The Americas

The current location of the flask, The Hermitage, is a museum in which country?

• Russia

• Turkey

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

Stoneware, the material used for the flask, is known for its:

• Light weight and delicate nature

• Durability and resistance to water

• Porous and easily breakable characteristic

• Malleability and ability to be shaped easily

When a flask is described as having an "underglaze" decoration, it means the painting is applied:

• Over the top of a finished glaze

• Directly onto the unfired clay

• Beneath a layer of clear glaze

• Using multiple layers of colored glazes

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The concept of a "royal court" typically refers to the:

• Ruling family and their close advisors

• Wealthiest merchants in a society

• Military leaders and commanders

• Religious scholars and authorities