Amish Community in Lancaster County Quiz

Where did the ancestors of the Amish settlers come from?

• Italian

• French

• Swiss

• Dutch

When did the Amish settlers begin coming to Pennsylvania?

• 1800s

• 1700s

• 1600s

• 1900s

What is the strict set of traditions followed by the Amish known as?

• UNG

• Pennsylvania Rules

• Dutch Order

• Amish Code

During which period are young Amish allowed to experience the modern world?

• Freedom Time

• Youth Rebellion

• Rumspringa

• Spring Break

How do many Amish families do their housework and laundry?

• By hand

• Using machines

• Hiring help

• Ignoring it

What is the main occupation of the Amish settlers in Lancaster County?

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

• Farming

• Mining

Why do gene hunters flock to Lancaster County?

• To study wildlife

• To study Amish DNA

• To enjoy the scenery

• To find treasure

What has caused a wide range of genetic irregularities in the Amish community?

• Diet

• Inbreeding

• Migration

• Exercise

What is becoming harder for the Amish to keep at bay?

• Wild animals

• Modern world

• Natural disasters

• Aliens

How many Amish settlers are there in Lancaster County alone?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000