Portugal's National Tile Museum

What is the main focus of Portugal's National Tile Museum?

• Modern art

• Portuguese azulejos

• Ancient sculptures

• Medieval manuscripts

Who founded the building that houses the National Tile Museum?

• King John I

• Queen Eleanor of Aragon

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Queen Maria I

What does the term 'azulejo' originally mean?

• Blue and white tiles

• Ceramic patterns

• Polished stone

• Mosaic art

From which language does the word 'azulejo' originate?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• Spanish

What is the 'Lisbon Panorama'?

• A series of stained glass windows

• A collection of Portuguese manuscripts

• A depiction of Lisbon before the 18th-century earthquake

• A modern art installation

Why was the current building chosen for the National Tile Museum?

• It was centrally located

• It was a modern architectural marvel

• It had a significant collection of azulejos

• It was the largest available space

What makes azulejos a unique aspect of Portuguese culture?

• Their distinct Portuguese identity

• Their vibrant colors

• Their use in architecture

• Their geometric patterns

How did the use of azulejos change in the 17th century?

• They were imported from Spain

• They were used to create patterns

• They became more colorful

• They were used only in religious buildings

What narrative themes were depicted in azulejos during the 18th century?

• Political events

• Abstract art

• Mythology and daily life stories

• Geometric patterns

When did azulejos start being used in the streets?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 19th century

• 18th century