Ceramics and Transferware at Montpelier

Ceramics and Transferware at Montpelier

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two main speakers in the video, and what are their roles?

Mary Fallin Minkoff, curator of archaeological collections, and Jennifer Powers, collections manager for decorative arts

Mary Fallin Minkoff and Jennifer Powers, both curators at Montpelier

Mary Fallin Minkoff, a tour guide, and Jennifer Powers, a museum director

Mary Fallin Minkoff, a historian, and Jennifer Powers, a ceramic artist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between Chinese export porcelain and European ceramics?

Chinese porcelain is hand-painted, while European ceramics use transfer printing

Chinese porcelain is made of clay, while European ceramics are made of metal

Chinese porcelain is more colorful than European ceramics

Chinese porcelain is heavier than European ceramics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the method used by the English to replicate Chinese designs on ceramics?

Screen printing

Digital printing

Transfer printing

Hand-painting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pattern was most commonly found at Montpelier?

Cherry Blossom

Willow

Bamboo and Peony

Lotus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Madisons use their collection of blue and white ceramics?

To sell in the market

As a full dinner service with about 300 pieces

For decorative purposes only

As gifts for guests