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_____________ is clay that has been watered down to the consistency of paint. It was used primarily by the Greeks to decorate and "glue" pieces together.

A
Slip
B
Amphora
C
Porcelain
D
Terracotta
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Earthenware is a(n) ____________________

A
hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago.
B
common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form.
C
advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified.
D
type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature.
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Earthenware is a(n) ____________________

A
hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago.
B
common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form.
C
advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified.
D
type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature.
4

A two handled storage jar with a long neck that is narrower than its body is called a(n) ______________.

A
slip
B
intarsia
C
amphora
D
kiln
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Which type of clay has a high firing temperature, is translucent, and is commonly used to make dinnerware and in dentistry?

A
earthenware
B
stoneware
C
porcelain
D
slip
6

The _____________ were among the first to use ceramics, and paint them with elaborate decorations during the 6th and 5th century BCE.

A
Chinese
B
Greeks
C
Romans
D
Mayans
7

_____________ is a process, also known as inlay, in which spaces are cut into wood and filled with wood shapes of a different color.

A
Amphora
B
Wood grain
C
Intarsia
D
Meander pattern
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The ______(1)_______ were skillful artisans with ceramics. They developed their own form of ceramics known as ______(2)_______ over 10,000 years ago.

A
(1) Chinese; (2) porcelain
B
(1) Greeks; (2) earthenware
C
(1) Chinese; (2) stoneware
D
(1) Romans; (2) porcelain
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_____________ is a process, also known as inlay, in which spaces are cut into wood and filled with wood shapes of a different color.

A
Amphora
B
Wood grain
C
Intarsia
D
Meander pattern
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The main advantage to red figure painting over black figure painting is _________________

A
it requires only one firing before it can be glazed.
B
it allowed artists to include greater detail in the anatomy of the painted figures.
C
it can be fired at a low temperature because it is non-conductive and non-porous.
D
it allowed artists to add pigment to their artistic designs.
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Black figure painting is ____________________

A
a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.
B
an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.
C
a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.
D
an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.
12

This image is an example which technique in ceramics?

Question illustration
A
red figure painting
B
meander pattern
C
glazing
D
black figure painting
13

Which type of clay has a high firing temperature, is translucent, and is commonly used to make dinnerware and in dentistry?

A
earthenware
B
stoneware
C
porcelain
D
slip
14

A ______(1)______ is used to spin the clay while the ceramicist shapes it into a form, where as a ______(2)______ is used to fire, or heat the clay.

A
(1) clay spinner; (2) roaster
B
(1) potters wheel; (2) kiln
C
(1) kiln; (2) glaze
D
(1) meander; (2) slip oven
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Black figure painting is ____________________

A
a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.
B
an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.
C
a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.
D
an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.
16

This image is an example which technique in ceramics?

Question illustration
A
red figure painting
B
meander pattern
C
glazing
D
black figure painting
17

By using different types of ____________, artists can enhance the aesthetic appearance and design of a design, whether it be carved, cut-out, or fashioned.

A
wood inlay
B
glazes
C
clay
D
wood grain
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A ______(1)______ is used to spin the clay while the ceramicist shapes it into a form, where as a ______(2)______ is used to fire, or heat the clay.

A
(1) clay spinner; (2) roaster
B
(1) potters wheel; (2) kiln
C
(1) kiln; (2) glaze
D
(1) meander; (2) slip oven
19

The _____________ were among the first to use ceramics, and paint them with elaborate decorations during the 6th and 5th century BCE.

A
Chinese
B
Greeks
C
Romans
D
Mayans
20

Ceramics were first created __________________

A
for urns to hold the remains of the ancient Greek rulers.
B
as a trade materials used by ancient rulers in peace agreements.
C
as a form of art in ancient societies, which displayed advanced culture and richness.
D
for functional uses such as, holding water or to carry grains.

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