Chapter 1

Question 1

What is an atheist?

Answer 1

A person who doesn’t believe in God

Question 2

Theist

Answer 2

A person who believes in God

Question 3

Agnostic

Answer 3

A person who is unsure of God’s existence

Question 4

Polytheist

Answer 4

A believer of more than one god

Question 5

Monotheist

Answer 5

A person who only believes in one God

Question 6

Ik onkar

Answer 6

There is only one God.–> Key belief for Sikhs.The opening word of the Mool Mantra.

Question 7

Ineffable

Answer 7

God cannot be put into words

Question 8

Omnipotent

Answer 8

All-powerful

Question 9

Omnibenevolent

Answer 9

All-loving

Question 10

Omniscient

Answer 10

All-knowing

Question 11

Khanda

Answer 11

The symbol of Sikhism made up of two double-edged swords,one sword in the middle and a circle behind it.

Question 12

Sewa

Answer 12

Selfless service, working without any expectations of reward in recognition that a service done for a fellow human being in service to God.

Question 13

Waheguru

Answer 13

The name Sikhs use to describe God;it means “wonderful lord”.There is only one God but this is the God of all religions

Question 14

Guru

Answer 14

Spiritual leader of wisdom; there are ten gurus in Sikh history, they are messengers of Waheguru.

Question 15

Sikh

Answer 15

A disciple/learner of the religion Sikhism

Question 16

Kesh(5️⃣K)

Answer 16

Uncut hair; they want to remain as God made them

Question 17

Kara(5️⃣K)

Answer 17

Iron bracelet to remind them that God has no beginning or end

Question 18

Kachera (5️⃣K)

Answer 18

Cotton underwear/shorts enabling swift action in battle symbolising chastity

Question 19

Kangha(5️⃣K)

Answer 19

Wooden comb to keep their hair clean, and also to keep it in place

Question 20

Kirpan(5️⃣K)

Answer 20

Iron shortsword to defend their faith