Sikhism Flashcards

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1
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What does sikh mean

A

student or disciple of the guru

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2
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Gu: ____

A

dispeller of ignorance

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3
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Ru: ____

A

bringer of enlightenment

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4
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Khalsa means: ____

A

pure;
body of all Sikhs

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5
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Place of worship for sikhs

A

Gurdwara

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6
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Holy scripture of the Sikhs

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Guru Granth Sahab ji

  • the living guru
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7
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The most popular nickname of the God in Sikhism

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Akal Murat

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8
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“To God the glory” in Sikhism

A

Sat Siri Akaal

Akal = God

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9
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The Sikh statement of belief, comprises of the basic tenets and principles in Sikhism

A

Mool Mantar

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10
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Where was Sikhism Founded

A

Punjab

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11
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The founder of Sikhism

A

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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12
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When did Guru Nanak Dev Ji attain enlightenment

A

1496

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13
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Who did Guru Nanak Dev Ji work with

A

Guru Angad

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14
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What does “Ji” in Sikhism and Punjab mean

A

showing respect to others; reflects on equality

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15
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Who prescribed the 5 articles of faith in Sikhism

A

Guru Gobid Singh Ji

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16
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Founded the nation of Khalsa in 1699

A

Guru Gobid Singh Ji

17
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Created the dress code for all Sikhs

A

Guru Gobid Singh Ji

18
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The final guru

A

Guru Granth Sahib Ji

19
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The central spritiual text of Sikhism

A

Guru Granth Sahab ji

20
Q

True or False

There is heaven and hell in Sikhism

A

False

21
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There is NO judgement day in Sikhism

A

true

22
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who is the God in Sikhism

A

Akaal Murat

23
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Means: “He created the nation” in sikhism

A

Saibhang

24
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Nam japna means

A

remember God’s name

25
Q

Kirat Karni

A

Be honest

26
Q

Vand ke Chakna

A

share with the community

27
Q

Control of the Kaam

A

the deadly sins

28
Q

What are the 5Ks in Sikhism

A

Kesh: uncut hair
Kanga: small comb
Kara: bracelet
Kachera: shorts
Kirpan: small sword

29
Q

The heritage and pride of Sikhs

A

turban

30
Q

True or False

Wearing a turban in Sikhism is an OBLIGATION, not an INVITATION

A

True

31
Q

How many entracnes does a Gurdawa hjave

A

4