History
What part of the world are the Amish originated from?
Europe
"Tech is life" for an Amish
No Jesus Christ... NO
Which US neighbour also has Amish societies?
Canada
Is there a religious authority within the Amish society?
Like a priest or similar
No
In what century did the Amish emigrate to North America?
18th century
What grade does schooling usually last until?
8th grade
True or False. Amish are not allowed to attend a public school.
False. Parents have the option of sending their children to an Amish or public school.
What is the name of the unwritten rules the Amish follow?
Ordnung
What 3 steps are main key for an Amish society?
Family, hard work and God
Why did the Amish flee to America?
They where pressured/tortured by the rest of the society they came from
Who is the main/leader of an Amish society?
Nobody. Everybody is equal.
When does "rumspringa" happen?
16 till 20 years old.
What is the first letter of the Amish alphabet? BONUS
They use the standard English alphabet.
What happens if a person breaks the rules of the 'Ordnung'?
The person gets 'shunned' (Udstødt)
Who is the main founder of the Amish?
Jakob Ammann
What dialect/accent does the Amish have?
German
When does a man start growing his beard?
When he gets married.
What is the estimate number of Amish in The US
Approximately 350.000
What is the Amish community most know for constructing together?
BONUS: How many?
Barns
Appro. 700 people
Which protestanic-anabaptistic movement are the Amish originated from?
Mennonites
Yes, only as passengers
What kind of facial/body-hair is not acceptable for an Amish man?
Mustache
What is the average number of kids an Amish family has? (+/- 1)
7 kids
What does "Make wet?" in Pennsylvania Dutch English?
"Is it going to rain?"