History - India: Sikhism Flashcards
1
Q
is it an old or new religion?
A
sikhism is the world’s youngest major religion
2
Q
where did the majority of Sikhs live?
A
in the punjab region in India (also where it originated)
3
Q
what religions influenced Sikhism?
A
religions prominent in punkab at the time
-islam
-hinduism
-buddhism
-jainism
4
Q
what is their core belief about gods?
A
there is only one god, and everyone worships the same god
5
Q
Sikhism core beliefs about people:
A
- everyone is equal
- reincarnation
- Maya distracts you from god (dont be selfish)
6
Q
sikhism traditions:
A
- uncut hair (held in a turban)
- wooden comb
- cotton underwear
- steel bracelet
- sword
7
Q
why did the mughals grow to hate Sikhs?
A
- they grew in numbers
- too many muslims were becoming sikhs
- when aurangzeb tried to destroy their temples, the sikhs defended themselves and the hindus
8
Q
how did the british see the sikhs when conquering india?
A
they saw them as the mightiest nation, and they were the last to be conquered
9
Q
did the british respect the sikhs?
A
they had great respect for them and often employed them to be in their armies
