Nuts & Bolts of Religion: Sikhism Flashcards
Sikhism at a glance?
There are 20 million Sikhs in the world.
Most Sikhs live in the Punjab province of India.
The 2001 census recorded 336,000 Sikhs in the UK.
When was Sikhism founded?
Sikhism was founded in the 16th century.
Who founded Sikhism?
It was founded by Guru Nanak and is based on his teachings.
There were 9 Sikh gurus who followed him, and they were also very important.
How many gods are there in Sikhism?
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion which means there is only one God.
What is the name of the Sikh place of worship?
The Sikh place of worship is called a Gurdwara.
What is the name of God in Sikhism?
In Sikhism, the name of God is Waheguru.
What is the name of the central religious text in Sikhism?
The central religious text in Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhs consider the Guru Granth Sahib a living Guru.
Where was Sikhism originate?
Sikhism was founded in the Punjab district of what is now India and Pakistan.
Name two key festivals in Sikhism.
Two well-known festivals in Sikhism are Diwali and Vaisakhi.
