The History of Gingerbread

Fill in the blank: Gingerbread dates back to ______ in the 11th century.

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• America

Who introduced gingerbread houses in their story?

• Brothers’ Grimm

• Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

Where did gingerbread originate from? Fill in the blank: Gingerbread dates back to the times of the ancient ______ and ______.

• Greeks and Egyptians

• Romans and Persians

• Chinese and Indians

• Mayans and Aztecs

People used the bread during religious holidays to create intricate molds and displays of religious figures. At one time, gingerbread could only be used by trained gingerbread specialists, except for on the holidays. Because of this people would look forward to the holidays so they, too, could be able to use this coveted spice.

• True

• False

What is used to decorate a gingerbread house?

• Icing and a variety of candy

• Paint and glitter

• Stickers and tape

• Fabric and buttons