Sikhism

Question 1

Facts about Sikhism

Answer 1

• youngest religion in the world
• Most sikhs live in the Punjab region in India. (also where they originated)
• originated in 1500 CE
• They give out free food

Question 2

Sikhism Founder

Answer 2

Guru Nanak (1469- 1539), he loved differnet religions, but hated the Hindu Caste system.
He had an experience with god, and started the line of the 10 gurus.

Question 3

Core Beliefs: There is one god

Answer 3

There is one god, Waheguru, formless and genderless.

Question 4

Core beliefs: Equality

Answer 4

All people are equal, including women.

Question 5

Core Beliefs : Reincarnation, karma, and Mukti

Answer 5

Reincarnation, karma, and mukti, like Moksha. Mukti is achieved through recognising you oneness with Waheguru.

Question 6

Core Beliefs: Maya

Answer 6

Maya distracts you from god and leads to build an ego.

Question 7

Sikhism Traditions

Answer 7

The 10th Guru enforced all gurus to carry 5 things, to be distinguished, eg, sword, steel bracelet, cotton underwear, wooden comb, uncut haair

Question 8

Sikh Empire vs Mughals

Answer 8

The mughals grew to hate sikhs, as they became a threat and stole there muslims. They killed the 9th Guru, and the sikhs were disbanded for years. The 10th Guru, gathered them together again, and trained a group aka the Khalsa, and defeated the mughals.