Mennonite Religion | The Mennonite Community | Mennonite Traditions | Where do they live? |
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Mennonites rely on what as their standard of living?
The bible
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Do you find large Mennonite communities in
a) Eastern United States b) Western United States c) Southern United States
b) Western United States
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How often do Mennonites practice their religion?
Everyday
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True or False?: There are restrictions as to who can and cannot be a part of Mennonite religious groups
False. There are many different ethnic backgrounds found in Mennonite religious groups.
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What is the name of the public act to show commitment to membership and service in the Mennonite community?
Baptism
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What type of area do Mennonites prefer to live in?
Rural areas where you can find farms
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What plays a big role in celebrations?
Food
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Approximately how many Mennonites are living worldwide?
1.7 million
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What is the name of the service where Mennonites eat bread and wine once a month?
Communion
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Very religious Mennonite communities reject modern life by practising things such as what?
Using animal-drawn vehicles, not using electricity
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What type of singing would you hear in a Mennonite church?
Acapella singing
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What two countries have private Mennonite schools?
The United States and Canada
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Do modern Mennonites or Conservative Mennonites often choose not to vote?
Conservative Mennonites
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The Old Colony Mennonite Church migrated from what country to Canada?
Russia
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Give two examples of leisure activities that aren't permitted in certain communities
no dancing, no smoking or drinking, may not attend movies or have a television in household
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Fill in the blank: Large communities also exist in Ethiopia, India, and _______________________
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
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What is another name that Mennonites refer to Sunday as
The Sabbath
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Name two states in the U.S. where you can find large Mennonite communities
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas
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What did women used to wear from day to day?
Prayer veils
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Name two places where you can find German Mennonite colonies
Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay
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