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Groninger Museum Route

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek kunst en architectuur in Groningen. Wandel langs het kleurrijke Groninger Museum, street art en bijzondere gebou…
Kunst 15-16 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Utrecht Street Art Fietsroute

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Ontdek de mooiste street art en muurschilderingen van Utrecht per fiets. Van kleurrijke murals tot verborgen kunstwerke…
Kunst 13-14 year
50 min 6,0 km 10 2
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Kunst en cultuur in het Hofkwartier

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door het kunstzinnige Hofkwartier en ontdek de rijke kunstgeschiedenis van Den Haag. Van Vermeer tot Mondriaan -…
Kunst 15-16 year
50 min 1,8 km 10 1
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Architectuur en kunst op Kop van Zuid

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Bewonder de spectaculaire skyline van Kop van Zuid, waar wereldberoemde architecten hun stempel hebben gedrukt. Van de …
Kunst 13-14 year
50 min 2,8 km 10

Featured this week: example questions for Ceramics & Pottery

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 5 October 2026.

What sound does clay make when you squeeze it?
No sound Beep Bons Ring
What do you put in a vase?
Flowers Soup Milk Bread
Where does clay grow best?
By water On mountains In trees In houses
Where does the word ceramic come from?
From clay Of water From fire From air
Where do people usually store their pottery?
In the cupboard In the garden In the car In bed
What do we do to heat clay?
We bake it We pour water on it We put it in the fridge We put it away
How long does it take to bake clay?
Very long One minute Very briefly Never
How does wet clay feel?
Soft and sticky Hard and dry Cold and smooth Warm and rough
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What colour does clay turn when baked very hot?
Orange or red Blue Green Purple
Which shape is the most difficult to make from clay?
A very thin shape A round ball A fat sausage A flat pancake
What motion do you make to make clay round?
Roll with your hands Cutting with scissors Tapping with a hammer Blow with your mouth
What shape is a classic flower pot?
Round with a hole underneath Square with lid Triangle with handle Flat as a board
Which colour is typical of Delftware?
Blue and white Red and yellow Green and purple Black and orange
What happens when you drop fired ceramics?
It can break It gets softer It changes colour It is going to grow
How does clay feel when it is good to work with?
Soft and pliable Hard as stone Hot as fire Cold as ice
Which animal is often made as a figurine from clay?
An elephant A shark A fly A snake
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What is a scale?
A large, shallow bowl A kind of fish A small cup A type of knife
Where do beautiful colours on pottery come from?
From special colour powder in the glaze Of flowers stuck on it From sunlight Of water
What is glaze on a jar?
A glossy coating that protects the pot A kind of glue A metal edge A wooden lid
Which kitchen utensils are often made of ceramic?
Plates and bowls Knives Forks Spoons
What is a ceramic vase?
A pot to put flowers in A kind of shoe One type of hat A kind of jacket
What is an earthenware saucer?
A small, flat plate A deep bowl A large pot A long tube
What is the Delftware?
White pottery with blue drawings A blue stone A kind of paint A blue flower
What colour is clay usually?
Brown or grey Blue Green Yellow
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What technique do you use to create a cylindrical shape on the turntable?
Pulling up the clay with your hands Pressing out the clay Flattening the clay Pushing down the clay
What is the advantage of using a turntable?
You can quickly create round, symmetrical shapes It is the only way to make ceramics It uses less clay It does not need to be baked
What function do pyrometric tiles have in a ceramic kiln?
They show when the right temperature has been reached They provide beautiful colours They keep the oven clean They make noise when it is ready
What do you call the first time ceramics are fired (without glaze)?
Biscuit tray Glaze tray Front bin Main body
What is stoneware?
Ceramic fired at high temperature and very hard Ceramics made from real stones Unfired ceramics Ceramics stored outdoors
What tools do you use to shape clay on a turntable?
Your hands and simple forming tools A hammer and chisel A saw and file A brush and paint
At what temperature are ceramics usually fired in a kiln?
Between 800 and 1200 degrees Celsius Between 200 and 400 degrees Celsius Between 100 and 250 degrees Celsius Between 1500 and 2000 degrees Celsius
Which type of ceramic is the hardest?
Porcelain Pottery Terracotta Raku
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What colour does clay get when it contains iron oxide and is fired?
Red-brown Blue Green Yellow
What tool is used to cut away excess clay during turning?
Wire knife Sponge Ribbe Brush
What colour do you get by adding copper oxide to glaze?
Green in oxidising atmosphere, red in reducing Always blue Always yellow Always black
What was the function of the amphora in ancient times?
Transport and storage of liquids Decorative use only Religious ceremonies Cookware
What error occurs when clay dries too quickly?
Cracks Discolouration Soft spots Glazing faults
What is the difference between oxidation and reduction tanks?
The amount of oxygen in the furnace The baking temperature Fuel type The baking time
What technique is called coiling?
Building pots with clay coils Decorating with spirals Apply glaze in circles Rolling up clay for preservation
Which ancient civilisation first developed the pottery wheel?
Mesopotamia Egypt China Greece
Create a ceramics & pottery treasure hunt for Ages 13-14

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