Sikhism Flashcards
How many years ago did sikhism begin
550 yrs ago
Where did sikhism begin
India
How many followers of sikhism are there today
Aproximately 25 million
When was Guru Nanak born and where
1469 ce in Punjab
When was Punjab split between India
1947
What is the village that Nanak grew up around now known as
Nankana Sahib
After nanak died in what book were stories written about his childhood and early life
The Janam Sakhis
In which centuries were when most of India was part of the Mughal Empire
The sixteenth and seventeenth
What is a Guru
A religious teacher who guides a follower from spiritual ignorance
Whats a monotheist
Someone who only believes in one God
What is the Mughal Empire
The rulers of the area that is now India and
Pakistan
How many times is the Mool Mantra repeated
100 times
What are the first words of the Mool Mantra
‘Ik Onkar’
What is the Mool Mantra
Its the first hymn written by Guru Nanak
What is the Waheguru
Its the most common name used by sikhs to describe God meaning ‘Wonderful Lord/Guru’