Understanding the Amish Community

Understanding the Amish Community

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Amish migration to North America?

To escape political persecution

To find better economic opportunities

To seek freedom from religious persecution

To join other religious movements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the German concept that emphasizes calmness and community over self-promotion?

Ordnung

Ausbund

Rumspringa

[GERMAN WORD]

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age do Amish individuals typically decide to join the church through baptism?

Between 31 and 40

Between 24 and 30

Between 16 and 23

Between 10 and 15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Ordnung in Amish communities?

A book that sets forth rules and principles for Amish life

A type of traditional Amish clothing

A type of Amish prayer

A musical instrument forbidden by the Amish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some Amish communities generate electricity while staying off the main power grid?

Using diesel generators

Using solar panels and wind turbines

Using hydroelectric dams

Using coal-fired power plants

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are musical instruments generally forbidden in Amish communities?

They are too expensive

They are not mentioned in the Bible

They are seen as tools for vain self-expression

They are difficult to maintain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of faceless dolls in Amish culture?

They are a modern invention

They reinforce the ideal of an egalitarian community

They are considered more beautiful

They are easier to produce

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