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Gingerbread: A Timeless Treat

Questions: 5

Grade: 7

Words: 111

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Gingerbread, a delightful treat that originated in Greece around 2400 BC, was initially used for religious ceremonies. In the 11th century, gingerbread found its way to Europe and was baked into different shapes. Creating gingerbread is an art. It starts with combining ginger, honey, or molasses, and other flavorful spices with flour. This dough is then baked into cookies or molded into gingerbread houses. Today, gingerbread is a symbol of joy and creativity during the holiday season. From cookies to extravagant gingerbread houses, this aromatic treat has become a beloved tradition around the world. Annual gingerbread house competitions inspire people of all ages and cultures to create unique and stunning edible artworks.

Question 1

Where did gingerbread originate?

Greece

Explanation. Gingerbread originated in Greece around 2400 BC.

England

USA

Australia

China

Question 2

What is the gingerbread a symbol of during the holiday season?

Joy and creativity

Explanation. Gingerbread is a symbol of joy and creativity during the holiday season.

Sorrow and solitude

Anger and frustration

Love and affection

Hate and despair

Question 3

What does the term 'aromatic' mean in the context of gingerbread?

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell

Explanation. In this context, 'aromatic' refers to gingerbread having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Being extremely large

Being very quiet

Being very bright

Being very expensive

Question 4

Who participates in the annual gingerbread house competitions?

People of all ages and cultures

Explanation. The text mentions that the annual gingerbread house competitions inspire people of all ages and cultures to create unique and stunning edible artworks.

Only professional chefs

Only children

Only senior citizens

Only architects

Question 5

What is used to create gingerbread?

Ginger, honey or molasses, other spices, and flour

Explanation. Gingerbread is created by combining ginger, honey or molasses, other flavorful spices with flour.

Chocolate, sugar, and milk

Fruits, vegetables, and meat

Bread, butter, and jam

Rice, beans, and corn

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