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Factual Knowledge Flashcards

1
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Where does Sikhism originate?

A

The Punjab region

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2
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What does Ik Onkar mean?

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There is only one God

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3
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Who was the founder of Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

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What are the ‘Five Beloved’ known as in Punjabi?

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Panj Piari

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5
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What is the community of the pure also known as in Sikhism?

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The Khalsa

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6
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Name the 5 ‘K’s that a Sikh can wear to show their faith.

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  1. Comb
  2. Bangle
  3. Uncut hair
  4. Knife
  5. Shorts
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7
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What is Sewa?

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Service to others

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8
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Where does Buddhism originate?

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Northern India

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9
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What is the Buddha’s actual name?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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10
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What 4 things did the Buddha see on his journey that led him to give up his life of a prince?

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  1. An old man
  2. A sick man
  3. A dead man
  4. A holy man
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11
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What is suffering called in Buddhism?

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Dukkha

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12
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What is the name of the state of being enlightened?

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Nirvana

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13
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What is the practical path that Buddhists follow to be enlightened?

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The Noble Eightfold Path

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14
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What can help Buddhists reach the state of being enlightened?

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Meditation

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15
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How does the RSPCA help animals?

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They rehome, rehabilitate, and rescue animals.

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16
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Who are the Animal Liberation Front?

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They are an illegal organisation that break laws to protect the rights of animals.

17
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What does ‘PETA’ stand for?

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

18
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What does PETA do to protect animals?

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They use lawful means to try to change laws so that animals can be protected.

19
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In Britain we have the Animal Welfare act. What does this mean?

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This means that we aim to protect animals from cruelty and neglect and to promote animal welfare.

20
Q

What is stewardship?

A

To take care of

21
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What is dominion?

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To have control over

22
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What do Christians believe that God made us be?

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Stewards for the Earth

23
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Which groups do Greta Thunberg pressure to campaign for stewardship?

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Green Peace and Christian Aid

24
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What do all faiths believe animals can be used for?

A

Food and other beneficial purposes

25
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What is forbidden in animal breeding?

A

Breeding or experimentation for luxury goods

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