Family
How does the Amish families get aroud?
In a Buggy or by horseback
When do the amish get baptised
Due to the Amish cultural beliefs they usually get baptised at around age of 21 or when they are adults
Is the amish community allowed to have electronics fx A phone, computer or Television?
The amish community is not allowed to use any type of electronics
Are the married amish people allowed to divorce
Divorce is not allowed in Amish culture.
What was the dads job?
What does the Children do on Sundays?
They read the bible.
Why did the Amish community immigrate to America?
For religious freedom
What kind of Clothing are the Amish males forced to wear?
Plain shirts, Dark colored pants, dark coats and Wide-brimmed straw hats.
When do the Amish children end school?
School ends in 8th Grade in the amish community due to their simple lifestyle and their beliefs
What was the dads name in the film Amish - a secret life?
David.
What does the Youth do when they become 16 in the Amish religion?
They celebrate rumspringa
What do the Amish people do on Sundays?
They meet up at one of the families house that decided to host the Church.
Amish women must wear this on their heads as a sign of modesty and religious devotion.
They must wear a prayer cap
In what 3 states does the Amish community mostly reside in?
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana
How many children does the average Amish family have?
8-10 children
which part of the males body are they not allowed to remove when they get married?
The Beard.
What is the Ordnung?
The Amish follow a strict set of rules governing dress, technology, and behavior, known as Ordnung.
If an Amish person refuses to follow church rules what will happen?
They become shunned/Meidung from the amish community
How many amish folk live in between 20 different states?
Around 60-90 thousand
What was the name of the oldes child in the family in the film Amish - a secret life?
Jacob
When does the average Amish person start working?
The average Amish person starts working at 5-7 years old
How many Amish meet up at the church at once?
100 to 150
Married Amish men must grow this, but they never have a mustache.
They have to grow a beard
What 3 languages does the Amish people speak?
Pennsylvania Dutch (German dialect)
English
High German