Sikhism

Question 1

Who is the founder of Sikhism

Answer 1

Guru Nanak

Question 2

What did Guru Nanak teach

Answer 2

~Ik Onkar(only one God)
~not to follow unjust laws
~use common sense

Question 3

What is the scripture for Sikhism and what are some facts

Answer 3

Guru Granth Sahib
~living guru
~written in Punjabi
~kept covered when not in use
~protected under a canopy

Question 4

What do Sikhs do to worship and where do they worship

Answer 4

Prayer
~Mool Mantar-prayer written by Guru Nanak recited in the morning
~Gurdwara-place of worship

Question 5

What is the rite of passage for Sikhism and what happens

Answer 5

Khalsa initiation
~Amrit ceremony
~Singh-male surname means lion
~Kaur-female surname
~5Ks-worn when they become a member of the Khalsa

Question 6

What are the 5Ks

Answer 6

They are: kesh (unshorn hair and beard since the Sikh decided to keep it), kangha (a comb for the kesh, usually wooden), kara (a bracelet, usually made of iron or steel), kachera (an undergarment), and kirpan (a small curved sword of any size, shape or metal).

Question 7

What is the festivals for Sikhism

Answer 7

Gurpurbs- Guru days e.g. Guru Arjan’s martyrdom
Melas-fairs e.g. Vaisakhi

Question 8

What is the place of pilgrimage do for Shikism

Answer 8

Golden Temple, Armritsar