Glass and Ceramics Industry

What is the oldest known ceramic artifact and when does it date back to?

• The Venus of Dolní Věstonice

• The Venus of Willendorf

• The Terracotta Army

• The Olmec Colossal Heads

The process of relieving internal stresses in glass after it is formed is called __________.

Where did the first examples of pottery appear?

• Middle East

• Europe

• Eastern Asia

• Africa

• In ceramic processing, the step where a decorative and protective coating is applied before the final firing is known as __________.

When did clay-based ceramics become popular as containers for water and food?

• 7,000 BCE

• 9,000 BCE

• 10,000 BCE

• 8,000 BCE

The specialized oven that reaches high temperatures to melt glass and shape it into various forms is called a __________.

What significant advancement in ceramic production occurred around 600 CE in China?

• The invention of the potter’s wheel

• The introduction of high temperature kilns capable of reaching up to 1350°C

• The creation of the first glazed pottery

• The use of ceramic for writing tablets

• __________ is the simplest and most basic form of glass, also known as float glass.

Which type of ceramic is known for its excellent dielectric characteristics and high chemical resistance?

• Magnesium Technical Porcelain

• Cordierite

• Silicon Carbide

• Zirconia

__________ ceramics are materials composed of silicon and oxygen, created from naturally occurring silicate sources such as clay and kaolin.