The Amish Flashcards
Who are they?
An American protestant group with almost 300,000 members
Where are they from?
Distended from European Anabaptists
When did they come to the USA?
More than two centuries ago
What language do they use?
German dialect, high German, English (with outsiders)
What has been at the centre of Amish work life?
Traditionally, farming
What do they do for each other?
They help each other, work together to help a member in trouble
What do they own instead of cars?
Horse-drawn buggies
what are they not allowed to have?
telephones, electricity and TV in their houses
Contradictory rule
They are not permitted to drive a car but are allowed to hire outsiders to drive them
What do children always do after and before school?
farm work
when does schooling stops?
At the age of 14
when can they choose to experience the outside world?
it’s age of 16
what is the most important feature of Amish clothing?
Plainness
enterprises
Businesses or companies
Vanity
Means being very proud of how you look in the bad way
frowned upon
disapproved
baggies
A small vehicle pulled by a horse
Restrictions
Rules or limits
Wisdom
When someone knows a lot about life, can make smart choices
welfare
well-being
Spiritual
Anything related to the spirit or soul
