Contemporary Non Globalised Societies

IB HL

The Amish Community In The USA

The Amish

• The Amish keep themselves separate, but not exclusive, following the Biblical text "be not conformed to this world" (Romans 12:2).

• Amish live like this not because they dislike or fear other human beings but because they believe that salvation comes from the redeeming power of living a loving life in a pure community of believers who live in separation from the world.

Activities

• Using Geography For The IB Diploma P240-243, answer the following…

1. Why can much of rural be considered to be a non-globalised society?

2. What do the 2 pictures on P240 and 242 tell you about the society in Mongolia?

3. What are the environmental issues that have affected their quality of life?

4. What does Figure 5 (P243), tell you about school life for the people that live in this area?