Sikhism Flashcards
What are people who practice Sikhism called
Sikhs
Sikhism Symbols
Khanda
Sacred writings
Adi Granth/guru Granth sahib
Place of worship
Gurdawara
Leaders of worship
Gianni but all worshippers help
granthi/Grani helps organize and take care of holly book but all people help with services
Where practiced in the world
Punjab India/
North America/
Australia
Special clothing
The 5 K’s
Kes Kangha Kara Kirpan Kach
What is kes
Uncut hair
What is a Kangha
Wooden comb
What is a Kara
Iron bracelet
What is a Kirpan
Sword
What is a kach
Under shorts
Guru Nanak
Founder of Sikhism
The other 9 Gurus
(Teachers) A single spirit lived Through all of them
Stereotyping after 9/11
Sikhs had nothing to do with 9/11 but were heavily stereotyped afterward