Weddings
School
Rumspringa
Work and play
Amish origin an religion
100
What does a man usually wear at a weddings?
Black pants, white shirt and black hat and vest
100
What is Amish schoolchildren called?
Young scholars
100
At what age does an Amish become a rumspringa?
16
100
Which sport do they play at school?
Baseball
100
From which european countries did the Amish originally come from. Mention at least one
Switzerland, Holland and France
200
How can you see if a man is married?
he has a beard
200
Which is not an Amish subject at school - English, Math, German or Dutch?)
Dutch
200
What happens if a rumspringa decides to stay in the city?
They are shunned by the others
200
Which of the following transportationforms is not allowed: Bikes, rollerskates or skateboards?
Skateboards
200
Name the three states, where the Amish primarily live
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana
300
How do the young people find their partner?
At the weddings - the are matched by the bride and groom
300
How long does an Amish attend school?
from 1st to 8th grade
300
What is the devils' playground?
The Amish term for american life
300
Which two jobs does a typical Amish man have?
Farmer and Craftsman
300
What do Amish people shun?
Modern technology as e.g. electricity
400
In which season are most weddings held?
In winter
400
What, besides the usual subjects, does an Amish girl learn.
sewing, baking, cooking and taking care of babies.
400
Why do teenagers go through "rumspringa"?
To test if they want to continue the "simpel life".
400
If a barn burns to the ground. Who will help? a) The insurance? b) The family? c) the whole community?
C
400
What is "the Ordnung"
The set of rules, which the Amish have to follow
500
This vegetable is grown for a wedding?
Celary
500
How do the parents participate at school?
They help making a fire or make food for special occasions
500
What does "rumspringa" mean?
Running around
500
Where do the Amish go to church?
At their homes. They take turns on having church each sunday
500
What is the name of the Amish language, which is spoken in church
Pennsylvania Dutch
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