It is interesting to learn about the beliefs and cultural differences of people we may not be familiar with. Separating fact from fiction helps to cultivate understanding.
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The Amish follow the rules of Ordnung.
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Fiction
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Amish men have beards and mustaches.
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Fact
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Fiction
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The newly married couple spend the night at the bride’s parents house.
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Fact
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No
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Education stops at 8th grade, with the men expected to go into a solid profession and the women to become housewives.
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Fact
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Fiction
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They prefer to worship in simplicity and modesty.
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Yes
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No
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During Rumschpringa, the Amish youths will experience everything the ‘English’ world has to offer.
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Fact
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Fiction
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Amish people are focused on doing good deeds for the community rather than believing worship will get them into the garden of Eden.
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Yes
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No
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The only ornate buildings the Amish have are their Cathedrals for worship.
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Fact
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Fiction
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Marriage in the Amish community is arranged.
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Yes
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No
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An Amish bride wears a simple blue lined dress and holds celery instead of flowers.
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Fact
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Fiction
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Baptism is a person’s own decision, between the ages of 14-18.
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Yes
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Amish are very interesting and I have the greatest respect for them. Missed a few but learned a lot.
Looks like the last one is incorrect…
Baptism in the Amish church is a lifelong commitment, usually made between ages 18-22
I did not get my results but seems I got 7 right when i looked at my answers…
we used to wander to Amish Country near Ft. Wayne Indiana, an interesting visit every time!
10 of 11..I did not know that I am so familiar with Amish.
Eight out of 11 on this quiz.
Missed 2! Great interesting quiz Bee.
One of the answers is marked incorrectly. But after trying to fix it for over an hour, I simply gave up. So bonus question which one is wrong?