Paper 3 - 2 Markers

Question 1

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 1

The sacred scripture of Sikhism that is regarded as the revealed Word of Waheguru

Question 2

Langar

Answer 2

The free community kitchen found in all Gurdwaras. This is a cornerstone of the Sikh religion, showing equality, and was founded by Guru Nanak

Question 3

Gurmukh

Answer 3

Someone who has become Waheguru-centred rather than self-centred (manmukh)

Question 4

Mool Mantra

Answer 4

Means ‘basic teaching’ and are the first statements of each section of the GGS. These underpin the Sikh religion and are the basic beliefs about the nature of Waheguru

Question 5

Mukti

Answer 5

Spiritual liberation from the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

Question 6

Sangat

Answer 6

The holy congregation gathered in the presence of the GGS

Question 7

Sewa

Answer 7

Service to fellow human beings; acts of kindness and charity

Question 8

Khalsa

Answer 8

The community of fully initiated Sikhs. They have undergone the initiation ceremony of Amrit Sanskar