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Pottery Identification

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What is the most common type of pottery found in archaeological sites?

  1. Earthenware

  2. Porcelain

  3. Stoneware

  4. Bone China

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earthenware is the most common type of pottery found in archaeological sites because it is relatively easy to make and can be fired at low temperatures.

What is the difference between earthenware and stoneware?

  1. Earthenware is fired at a lower temperature than stoneware

  2. Stoneware is fired at a higher temperature than earthenware

  3. Earthenware is made from a different type of clay than stoneware

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earthenware is fired at a lower temperature than stoneware, is made from a different type of clay than stoneware, and is more porous than stoneware.

What is the difference between porcelain and bone china?

  1. Porcelain is made from a different type of clay than bone china

  2. Bone china contains animal bone ash

  3. Porcelain is fired at a higher temperature than bone china

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Porcelain is made from a different type of clay than bone china, contains animal bone ash, and is fired at a higher temperature than bone china.

What is the most common type of glaze used on pottery?

  1. Lead glaze

  2. Salt glaze

  3. Ash glaze

  4. Celadon glaze

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lead glaze is the most common type of glaze used on pottery because it is relatively easy to make and can be fired at a low temperature.

What is the difference between a glaze and a slip?

  1. A glaze is applied to the surface of the pottery before it is fired, while a slip is applied to the surface of the pottery after it is fired

  2. A glaze is made from a different type of material than a slip

  3. A glaze is fired at a higher temperature than a slip

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A glaze is applied to the surface of the pottery before it is fired, is made from a different type of material than a slip, and is fired at a higher temperature than a slip.

What is the most common type of decoration used on pottery?

  1. Incised decoration

  2. Painted decoration

  3. Relief decoration

  4. Molded decoration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Painted decoration is the most common type of decoration used on pottery because it is relatively easy to do and can be used to create a wide variety of designs.

What is the difference between incised decoration and relief decoration?

  1. Incised decoration is carved into the surface of the pottery, while relief decoration is raised from the surface of the pottery

  2. Incised decoration is made with a sharp tool, while relief decoration is made with a blunt tool

  3. Incised decoration is fired at a lower temperature than relief decoration

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Incised decoration is carved into the surface of the pottery, is made with a sharp tool, and is fired at a lower temperature than relief decoration.

What is the difference between molded decoration and slip decoration?

  1. Molded decoration is made by pressing a mold into the surface of the pottery, while slip decoration is made by applying a liquid clay to the surface of the pottery

  2. Molded decoration is made with a different type of clay than slip decoration

  3. Molded decoration is fired at a higher temperature than slip decoration

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Molded decoration is made by pressing a mold into the surface of the pottery, is made with a different type of clay than slip decoration, and is fired at a higher temperature than slip decoration.

What is the most common type of pottery found in India?

  1. Terracotta pottery

  2. Black-and-red ware

  3. Painted Grey Ware

  4. Northern Black Polished Ware

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terracotta pottery is the most common type of pottery found in India because it is relatively easy to make and can be fired at a low temperature.

What is the difference between black-and-red ware and Painted Grey Ware?

  1. Black-and-red ware is made from a different type of clay than Painted Grey Ware

  2. Black-and-red ware is fired at a lower temperature than Painted Grey Ware

  3. Black-and-red ware is decorated with black and red paint, while Painted Grey Ware is decorated with grey paint

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black-and-red ware is made from a different type of clay than Painted Grey Ware, is fired at a lower temperature than Painted Grey Ware, and is decorated with black and red paint, while Painted Grey Ware is decorated with grey paint.

What is the difference between Northern Black Polished Ware and Black-and-red ware?

  1. Northern Black Polished Ware is made from a different type of clay than Black-and-red ware

  2. Northern Black Polished Ware is fired at a higher temperature than Black-and-red ware

  3. Northern Black Polished Ware is decorated with a black glaze, while Black-and-red ware is decorated with black and red paint

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Northern Black Polished Ware is made from a different type of clay than Black-and-red ware, is fired at a higher temperature than Black-and-red ware, and is decorated with a black glaze, while Black-and-red ware is decorated with black and red paint.

What is the most common type of pottery found in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Terracotta pottery

  2. Black-and-red ware

  3. Painted Grey Ware

  4. Northern Black Polished Ware

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terracotta pottery is the most common type of pottery found in the Indus Valley Civilization because it is relatively easy to make and can be fired at a low temperature.

What is the difference between Harappan pottery and Mesopotamian pottery?

  1. Harappan pottery is made from a different type of clay than Mesopotamian pottery

  2. Harappan pottery is fired at a lower temperature than Mesopotamian pottery

  3. Harappan pottery is decorated with different designs than Mesopotamian pottery

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harappan pottery is made from a different type of clay than Mesopotamian pottery, is fired at a lower temperature than Mesopotamian pottery, and is decorated with different designs than Mesopotamian pottery.

What is the most common type of pottery found in ancient Egypt?

  1. Terracotta pottery

  2. Faience pottery

  3. Porcelain pottery

  4. Stoneware pottery

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Faience pottery is the most common type of pottery found in ancient Egypt because it is relatively easy to make and can be fired at a low temperature.

What is the difference between faience pottery and porcelain pottery?

  1. Faience pottery is made from a different type of clay than porcelain pottery

  2. Faience pottery is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain pottery

  3. Faience pottery is decorated with different designs than porcelain pottery

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Faience pottery is made from a different type of clay than porcelain pottery, is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain pottery, and is decorated with different designs than porcelain pottery.

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