Sikhism! Flashcards
When and where did Sikhism originate?
During the Mughal period, a new religion called Sikhism slowly gathered followers in India. Sikhism originated in India’s Northern Punjab region during the late 15th century, drawing inspiration from both Islam and Hinduism.
Who was the founder of Sikhism, and what did he teach?
Its founder, Guru Nanak, taught a Doctrine based on the unity of the divine and the equality of all believers regardless of caste.
What did Guru Nanak argue about Hindu and Muslim elites?
He argued that both Hindu and Muslim elites and priesthoods were working to divide humanity by making people believe that the one God is not for everyone.
Who guided the early Sikhs after Guru Nanak?
Guru Nanak was the first in a sequence of ten gurus who guided the early Sikhs.
When did the tenth Sikh guru die, and what did he declare?
The tenth guru died in 1708 after naming the Sikh scripture, rather than another person, as his successor.
What happened to Sikhs after Akbar’s time?
After Akbar’s time, Sikhs often came into conflict with the Mughal authorities.
Who was Guru Arjan, and what happened to him?
Jahangir executed guru Arjan, the fifth Guru of Sikhism, because he was thought to have supported a rebellion by Jahangir’s son Khusrau.
What happened under Shah Jahan’s successor Aurangzeb?
In 1675, Shah Jahan’s successor Aurangzeb executed Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru, after hearing reports of Muslims converting to Sikhism.
What happened to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s closest followers?
The guru’s three closest followers were killed along with him: one sawn in half, one burned alive, and one plunged into boiling water.
How did Guru Gobind Singh respond to Mughal oppression?
The tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh re-organised the Sikh community to create a highly disciplined fighting force, so that they could resist Mughal power.
Why did Sikh rebellion become a recurring problem for the Mughal Empire?
Sikh rebellion in the Punjab became a recurring problem for the later Mughal emperors.
