Iowa History
What are the 3 Amish Communities in Iowa?
Kalona, Bloomfield, Buchanan
What are the main colors they are supposed to wear?
Blue, Green, Brown, Gray, Black, or White.
What grade do they graduate?
8th
Are church services in churches or homes?
Homes.
What does the term "Rumspringa" mean?
"running around"
Iowa is the ___ Largest Amish population.
4th
What is the clothing men wear?
Dark colored trousers, dark vest or coat, and a straw hat.
Where do they go to school?
Churches
What takes place after every service?
A community meal.
At what age do they start Rumspringa?
16th birthday
What Amish community in Iowa has 69 businesses?
Bloomsfield
What are women required to wear?
Plain-cut dresses and a bonnet.
Name 3 common subjects taught in Amish schools.
English, Math, and Amish History.
What is not permitted at church?
Musical Instruments.
In what month are the weddings held?
November
Which community was established in 1914?
Buchanan (Hazleton)
What is forbidden for men?
Moustaches.
True or False. Amish are not allowed to attend a public school.
False. Parents have the option of sending their children to Amish school or public school.
What church denomination did the Amish break off of?
The Mennonite Church.
True or False. Divorce is allowed
False
Which Amish community is considered the "Largest Amish community West of the Mississippi"?
Kalona
What are the materials used in their clothing?
Wool and Cotton
How many rooms are in a traditional Amish school?
1
What is the holy kiss?
All men church members will walk down a line of men in order to exchange of kisses.
True or False. While courting, they are allowed one night in bed together.
True. Fully clothed with a big wooden board to separate them.