Sikhism Flashcards
1
Q
How old is it?
A
Fifth oldest religion
2
Q
What does the word Sikh mean
A
Disciple
3
Q
The Khalsa
A
Those that are baptized (set apart)
Holy Army
Pure
4
Q
When/How did it emerge?
A
15th century - where muslisms and hindus had coexisted.
5
Q
Founder
A
Guru Nanak
6
Q
Muslim or Hindu
A
He would dress as both
7
Q
Miracle at his death
A
Whatever flowers were still blooming, they could bury him, but he was gone.
8
Q
How many gurus afer?
A
9
9
Q
The last guru was
A
Gobind Singh
10
Q
Adi Granth
A
Including hymns written by Nanak and Arjun
11
Q
Guru Granth Sahib
A
11th and eternal guru
12
Q
What is the granth?
A
The Living word of God, enthroned every day in Sikh’s places of worship.
13
Q
Where must the granth be present?
A
For important matters.
14
Q
Role in birth and marriage?
A
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15
Q
Where is the original?
A
In the golden temple.
