Sikhism Flashcards

1
Q

What are people who practice Sikhism called

A

Sikhs

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2
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Sikhism Symbols

A

Khanda

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3
Q

Sacred writings

A

Adi Granth/guru Granth sahib

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4
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Place of worship

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Gurdawara

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5
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Leaders of worship

A

Gianni but all worshippers help

granthi/Grani helps organize and take care of holly book but all people help with services

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6
Q

Where practiced in the world

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Punjab India/
North America/
Australia

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7
Q

Special clothing

The 5 K’s

A
Kes
Kangha
Kara
Kirpan
Kach
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8
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What is kes

A

Uncut hair

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9
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What is a Kangha

A

Wooden comb

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10
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What is a Kara

A

Iron bracelet

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11
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What is a Kirpan

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Sword

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12
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What is a kach

A

Under shorts

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13
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Guru Nanak

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Founder of Sikhism

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14
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The other 9 Gurus

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(Teachers) A single spirit lived Through all of them

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15
Q

Stereotyping after 9/11

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Sikhs had nothing to do with 9/11 but were heavily stereotyped afterward

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16
Q

Equality

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All people are equal in the eyes of god- no discrimination by gender, caste, etc celebrate

17
Q

Dasvandh

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Give back % of money back to the community

18
Q

Guru

A

Teacher

19
Q

Langar

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A community meal served at free, all people sit on floor together equally

The guardawara feeds 10,000 people

20
Q

Holiday

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Vaisiki is celebrated of creation of khalsa. They also celebrate guru Nanaks birthday

21
Q

Amrisar

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City in India- most holy site has a golden temple