Ming Dynasty Pottery and Ceramics

What was the primary use of pottery created by the Yangshao culture?

• Cooking

• Funerary jars

• Storage of grains

• Decorative pieces

What type of kiln was used by the people at Banpo village for firing pottery?

• Electric kiln

• Gas kiln

• Off-site kiln

• Solar kiln

What materials were used to decorate the earthenware pottery?

• Gold and silver

• Red and black pigments

• Blue and green dyes

• White and yellow paints

Which dynasty marked the beginning of trade in ceramics?

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What is the significance of Jingdezhen in the context of Ming Dynasty pottery?

• It was the first place to create pottery

• It was the exclusive production location for royal porcelain

• It was known for metalwork

• It was a major trade port

Why was Jingdezhen considered an ideal location for porcelain production?

• It had a large workforce

• It was close to the capital

• It had abundant minerals and a river system

• It had advanced technology

What was the main color used in underglaze during the Ming Dynasty?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What motifs were commonly painted on porcelain during the Ming Dynasty?

• Geometric shapes

• Animals and flowers

• Historical figures

• Abstract art

What was the impact of the word "china" in the context of porcelain?

• It referred to a type of clay

• It became synonymous with porcelain pieces made in Jingdezhen

• It was a brand name

• It was a type of glaze

What was the reason for the abandonment of the red design in pottery?

• It was too expensive

• It was not popular

• The firing left parts of the red design grey

• It was difficult to produce