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Amish Paradise Trivia Quiz

Here are some rather simple questions about the life and history of the Amish. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,063

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2099

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 166 (7/10), Guest 166 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Amish religion originated in what European country? Hint

England

Switzerland

Germany

Sweden

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Question 2 of 10

2. Amish are forbidden to go to war, swear oaths and hold political office.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How far do the Amish take their education? Hint

only halfway to high school

all the way to college

to eighth grade

to twelfth grade

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were people who broke with the Old Amish Order near the start of the 20th century called?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Besides automobiles, what other luxuries do traditional (Old Order) Amish abstain from? Hint

electricity

personal telephones

all of these

television and computers

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the Amish first come to North America? Hint

late 16th century

early 18th century

mid 15th century

early 19th century

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Question 7 of 10

7. What state did the Amish originally settle in? Hint

Pennsylvania

Indiana

Ohio

Illinois

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Amish are also part of what group of settlers? Hint

Roman Catholic

Quaker

Jehovah's Witness

Pennsylvania Dutch

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Amish make their living mostly by farming.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is true about the traditional Amish? Hint

all of these

women refrain from wearing jewelry

married men wear beards but no mustaches

men have no zippers on their clothes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Amish religion originated in what European country?

Answer: Switzerland

They are now centered in 21 American states and in Ontario, Canada.

2. Amish are forbidden to go to war, swear oaths and hold political office.

Answer: True

Their simple way of life includes shunning politics and the military.

3. How far do the Amish take their education?

Answer: to eighth grade

This has caused a some trouble and interference from the law. Many Amish parents have faced prison instead of allowing their children to complete their education.

4. What were people who broke with the Old Amish Order near the start of the 20th century called?

Answer: Beachy Amish

The Amish community has shunned these people completely.

5. Besides automobiles, what other luxuries do traditional (Old Order) Amish abstain from?

Answer: all of these

None of these were around in the early 1700s, when the Amish religion was formed. They keep this as a tradition.

6. When did the Amish first come to North America?

Answer: early 18th century

The Amish was named after Jacob Ammann, who led them against the Swiss Mennonites.

7. What state did the Amish originally settle in?

Answer: Pennsylvania

They settled mostly in Berks County, Pennsylvania, when they arrived in the early 18th century.

8. The Amish are also part of what group of settlers?

Answer: Pennsylvania Dutch

They accepted many of the Pennsylvania Dutch's beliefs, after their arrival to Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.

9. The Amish make their living mostly by farming.

Answer: True

They also sell many products, like quilts.

10. Which of these is true about the traditional Amish?

Answer: all of these

Men also wear hats and dress mainly in black. Unmarried Amish men, however, do not wear beards, or mustaches.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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