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True or False: The word “ceramic” came from Keramikos
True
What materials add the final colors and features to the vase?
A. Water and existing clay
B. Slip and red ochre
C. Only red ochre
D. Glaze and paint
B. Slip and red ochre
What is the origin of the word "Ceramics"
A. Latin
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Roman
C. Greek
At what temperature do chemical changes in clay begin during the firing process?
A. 500F (260C)
B. 1,600F(870C)
C. 2,900F(1,600C)
D. 900F(500C)
D. 900F(500C)
Which of the following pottery was used for storing olives?
A. Alabastron
B. Kylix
C. Amphora
D. None of the above
C. Amphora
According to the text, Simon is:
A. A master potter
B. The potter's helper
C. A vase painter
D. A merchant selling pottery
B. The potter's helper
The Kylix was used for:
A. Holding perfumes
B. Drinking wine
C. Carrying water
D. Storing olives
B. Drinking wine
What type of clay is considered the best in Greece?
A. Corinthian Clay
B. Attic Clay
C. Partan Clay
D. Minoan Clay
B. Attic Clay
What material did ancient Greeks commonly use for making their vase?
A. Porcelain
B. Soapstone
C. Terracotta
D. Waterfront clays
D. Waterfront clays
What is the first step in preparing the clay for the vase?
A. Shaping it on the potter’s wheel
B. Adding slip and red ochre
C. Firing the vase
D. Blending water and existing clay to allow debris to settle
D. Blending water and existing clay to allow debris to settle
True or False: The purpose of a Hydria is a water vessel with three handles for crying and pouring
True
The Alabastron was used for:
A. Drinking wine
B. Storing goods
C. Serving food
D. Storing perfume
D. Storing perfume
Why have scholars studied Greek Pottery
A. To understand the colors used in pottery
B. To find out how pottery was made in ancient times
C. To put down all pottery pieces ever made
D. To learn about the history of pottery and the cultural understanding behind it
D. To learn about the history of pottery and the cultural understanding behind it,
What happens to clay during the vitrification process?
A. It becomes more heat-resistant and waterproof
B. It becomes brittle and unable to withstand corrosion
C. It is transformed into a translucent
D. It is combined with powdered gold for strength
A. It becomes more heat-resistant and waterproof
How is the start form of the vase created?
A. By adding extra clay
B. By using the potter’s hand and wheel
C. By using a mold
D. Wrapping clay handles
B. By using the potter’s hand and wheel
What is the main reason Attic clay is considered better for pottery in Ancient Greece?
A. It is enough throughout the region
B. Its high iron makes it an orange-red
C. Its ability to withstand extremely high temperatures
D. Its smooth texture makes it easy to mold
B. Its high iron makes it an orange-red
What is the purpose of the second firing in the 3-stage firing process of ancient Greek pottery?
A. To create the initial reddish-orange color
B. To restore complete airflow and finalize the color
C. To seal the pottery and make it waterproof
D. To darken the black paint through the oxygen-reduction process
D. To darken the black paint through the oxygen-reduction process
How were vases adjusted before decoration?
A. By painting them with glaze
B. By heating them to high temperatures
C. By mixing different types of clay
D. By using shaping techniques on a potter’s wheel
D. By using shaping techniques on a potter’s wheel
What change occurs to the paint during the firing process in black-figure pottery?
A. It changes from a reddish-orange glaze to a black one
B. It peels off the surface
C. It becomes translucent
D. It turns from black to red
A. It changes from a reddish-orange glaze to a black one
Which of the following is characterized by the Lebes Gamikos?
A. Three handles, two horizontal and one vertical
B. A small, portable vessel used for carrying water
C. Used for pouring wine during festivals
D. A large bowl shape often with a stand, and decorated with painted scenes
D. A large bowl shape often with a stand, and decorated with painted scenes
What is the final step in the firing process?
A. Giving air to turn the exposed clay red while maintaining black from the slip
B. Removing extra clay
C. Applying a foot for support
D. Wrapping cay handles
A. Giving air to turn the exposed clay red while maintaining black from the slip
What happened with individual ceramic artists?
A. They disappeared
B. They emerged along with famous collaborations between potters and painters but most pottery remained unsigned
C. They only worked by themselves without collaboration
D. Their work was always signed
B. They emerged along with famous collaborations between potters and painters but most pottery remained unsigned
Which of the following best describes Kintsugi?
A. A process of using soapstone to improve durability
B. A Japanese technique that repairs pottery with lacquer and gold powder
C. A way of shaping clay into brittle
D. A method of making terracotta pottery
B. A Japanese technique that repairs pottery with lacquer and gold powder
What was the major difference between black-figure and red-figure vases?
A. Black-figure vases displayed black elements on a red background
B. Red-figure vases displayed white figures on a blue background
C. Black-figure vases used powdered gold in decoration
D. Red-figure vases were made without a potter’s wheel
A. Black-figure vases displayed black elements on a red background
What is a characteristic of commercial pottery?
A. It is fragile and can’t resist heat
B. It is made only through the kintsugi technique
C. It is created by combining clay with soapstone or feldspar
D. It can’t be made transparent
C. It is created by combining clay with soapstone or feldspar