History of Amish
Which year did the Amish begin?
1693 (+-30)
What is the most common religion?
Christian
Can Amish wear make-up or jewellery?
No, they can't.
Which grade does the Amish stop going to school?
8. grade
How old are you when rumspringa begins?
About 16 years old
Which two countries did they travel to?
Germany and Switzerland.
How many people are Amish today? (+-10.000)
400.000
What do the males wear?
Dark colored clothes with no buttons on their jackets.
What subjects does Amish children study the most?
English, German, Math and Reading
What is Rumspringa?
Rumspringa is a period when some Amish youth, boys more than girls, experience greater freedom.
What does the majority live in? Name 2/3 States
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
What year did they come to Pennsylvania?
In the 1700s.
What colours wear the females?
Any shade of blue, green or purple.
Why does the children don't get homework?
They are expected to help out on the farm after school.
Name 3/5 traditional youth activities.
Volleyball, swimming, ice skating, picnics, hiking, and large outdoor "supper" parties.
What could they enjoy in United States?
The religious freedom
How long lasts the services?
3-4 hours
Which symbol does buttons on their jackets show?
The military of which they disapprove.
What are most common Amish education?
Farmers and craftspeople.
Where do they meet when they are holding gatherings?
In the Amish homes
Who invited the Amish to United States?
William Penn
How many states does the Amish live in? (+-1)
Over 20 states
What do females and men wear outside in the summer?
Men wear a straw hat, and females wear a bonnet.
What believes the Amish in their education?
That a basic education is all their children need.
What do they sing when they are together?
German hymns and English gospel songs