Sikhism

Question 1

Sikhism developed in Punjab during the reign of ______ in the Mughal Empire

Answer 1

Akbar the Great

Question 2

What is Sikhism?

Answer 2

It is the harmonic opposition between the mystic Hinduism and strictly monotheistic Islam

Question 3

True or False. Guru Nanak is the first guru.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The followers of Guru Nanak are called _________

Answer 4

Gurmat

Question 5

Guru Nanak believes that god is accessible to all and that he will not be found through rituals. Instead, through _______

Answer 5

devotion

Question 6

He said that “We are all children of god”

Answer 6

Guru Nanak

Question 7

The second guru is _______

Answer 7

Guru Angad

Question 8

Guru Angad compiled the ________, the holy book in which every guru adds something to

Answer 8

Granth Sahib

Question 9

Who are the 3rd, 4th and 5th gurus, respectively?

Answer 9

3rd - Guru Amar Das
4th - Guru Ram Das
5th - Guru Arjun

Question 10

The Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Dad and Guru Arjun were against the ________ and other forms of discrimination

Answer 10

caste system

Question 11

The Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Dad and Guru Arjun also built the temples or communal place of worship called _________. These are the most important in Punjab

Answer 11

Gurdwara

Question 12

In Indian, the ‘Golden Temple’ is _________. It is located in the Amritsar

Answer 12

Harimandar Sahib

Question 13

Has Rai, Har Krishan, and Tegh Bahatur were killed by ________

Answer 13

Aurangzeb

Question 14

_______ was the 10th and last ruler of Sikhs.

Answer 14

Gobindh Singh

Question 15

‘Singh’ means ______ which became the family name

Answer 15

lions

Question 16

Females were told to adapt the title ‘kaur’ which means ______

Answer 16

princess

Question 17

_______ was established as a Saint-soldier who was ordained to carry the five symbols or the 5Ks or the ‘Panj Kakka’

Answer 17

Khalsa

Question 18

The first thing that distinguishes Sikhism from Hinduism is the uncut beard and hair, also called ________. It represents the natural appearance of sainthood.

Answer 18

Kesh

Question 19

The second thing that distinguishes Sikhism from Hinduism is the wooden comb, also called _________

Answer 19

Kangha

Question 20

The third thing that distinguishes Sikhism from Hinduism is the short sword, also called __________. This is used for defense and as a symbol for dignity power and courage

Answer 20

Kirpan

Question 21

The fourth thing that distinguishes Sikhism from Hinduism is the steel, also called __________. This symbolizes dedication and that by wearing this, all fear will be removed.

Answer 21

Kara

Question 22

The fifth and last thing that distinguishes Sikhism from Hinduism is the cotton trousers for horseback, also called _______. This symbolizes chastity.

Answer 22

Kaccha

Question 23

Who are the first 5 Great Masters of Sikhism?

Answer 23

(1) Guru Nanak
(2) Guru Angad
(3) Guru Amar Das
(4) Guru Ram Das
(5) Guru Arjun

Question 24

Who are the last 5 Great Masters of Sikhism?

Answer 24

(6) Guru Hargobind
(7) Guru Has Rai
(8) Guru Har Krishan
(9) Guru Tegh Bahatur
(10) Guru Gobindh Singh

Question 25

Sikhs believe in the goal to unit with god, also called ______

Answer 25

Mukti

Question 26

‘Satguru’ means true ________

Answer 26

teacher