True or False.
The Amish believe in survival of the fittest family, excluding the idea of community
False
100
What is a key ingredient for raising a proper Amish child?
DISCIPLINE
100
How many rooms are in a traditional Amish school?
1
100
Name two positive aspects of living outside of modern society.
Extremely low crime rates and healthier lives.
200
True or False. Their church services are held in High German and Pennsylvania Dutch.
True
200
Similar to today's modern society, children are assigned these daily routines.
Chores
200
True or False. The primary goal of parents is to raise their children to be good workers.
False. The main goal for parents is for their children to continue living a genuine Amish life and choose to be baptized as an adult.
200
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.
200
In what manner do all Amish sing together?
In unison, no harmonizing. They sing in unison whether at church, work, school, or play.
300
What takes place after every service, which are held in various barns and homes?
A community meal.
300
When serious health issues arrive among the Amish, what does the community do to contribute?
They pool money and combine resources to help the individual in need
300
How many children are the Amish allowed to have?
There is no limit, they believe the amount of children is God's will
300
How large is the school bus that the Amish ride to school.
Trick question, cars and busses are forbidden.
300
What is the Amish "Gelassenheit"?
"That the spirit of humility, modesty, and informality that lies at the heart of the Amish was of life and which the Amish believe was exemplified by Jesus Christ"
400
True or False. Music instruments are encouraged during all church services.
False. Musical instruments are forbidden by the Old Order Amish, because they are seen as "worldly".
400
What is the Amish community most know for constructing together?
Barns
400
What is the most important choice of a child?
To be baptized and continue on living a genuine lifestyle.
400
What grade does schooling usually last until?
8th Grade
400
The Amish follow one key passage of the bible from Romans 12:2, what does it say?
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind"- Romans 12:2 NIV Bible
500
What church denomination did the Amish break of off?
The Mennonite Church.
500
Where do the sick and elderly Amish live?
They live in their children's homes.
500
What percentage of Amish choose to join the church?