Sikhism Flashcards

1
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People who follow Sikhism are called?

A

Sikhs

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2
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What is the symbol for Sikhism?

A

Khanda

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3
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What are the scared writings for Sikhism?

A

Adi Granth and the Guru Granth Sahib

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4
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Where do Sikhs go to worship?

A

Gurdwara

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5
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Who are the leaders of worship for Sikhism?

A

Granthi / Giani helps organize and take care of the holy book, but all people help with the service

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6
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Where is Sikhism practiced in the world?

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Punjab India, North America and Australia

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7
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What are the 5 Ks of Identity?

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 Kangha?

A

Wooden comb

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10
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What is Kara?

A

Iron bracelet?

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11
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What is Kirpan?

A

Sword

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12
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What is Kach?

A

Undershorts

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13
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Who is the founder of Sikhism?

A

Guru Nanak

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14
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What profession where the other 9 Gurus?

A

Teachers, a single spirit lived through all of them

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15
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What do Sikhs believe about equality?

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

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16
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What is Dasvandh?

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When you give back a percentage of money back to the community?

17
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What is langar?

A

Food - a community meal served at Gurdwara, meal is free, all people sit on the floor together. Representing equality.

18
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What is Vaisakhi?

A

Vaisakhi is a celebration of Khalsa. They also celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday.

19
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What is Amritsar?

A

It is a city in India - most holy site

Has the golden temple