Sikhism

Question 1

Nanak used to argue with…

Saying…

Answer 1

… Local Muslim and Hindu holy man

… Changing your own soul was more important than penance or pilgrimage

Question 2

One time working for his…
Nanak was trusted with money to…
Instead Nanak spend the money on…

Answer 2

… Father
… Travel and buy things to sell in their business
… Helping poor starving holy men

Question 3

In…
Nanak went missing after bathing in the…
After…
He returned saying he had…

Answer 3

…1469
…river
…three days
…with God and God had told him he was a guru

Question 4

Guru Nanak

Answer 4

1469-1539

Founder of Sikhism. Spoke out against the caste system and pointless religious rituals.

Question 5

When and where did the Kalsa take place

Answer 5

When- 1699

Where- the Bisakhi festival

Question 6

The Guru was dressed in what?

Answer 6

Military uniform

Question 7

What did he ask the crowd?

What did many people think?

Answer 7

If anyone was prepared to die for there faith.

He had gone mad.

Question 8

Who was the man who stepped forward first?

What did the Guru do?

Answer 8

Daya Ram.
The Guru took him into the tent. There was a swish, thud and the Guru stepped out of the tent with his sword covered in blood. Then he asked for another volunteer another four men went into the tent and the same thing happened.

Question 9

What happens after all the men were in the tent?

Answer 9

After this, or five man stepped out of the tent. They were dressed in saffron uniforms and carried swords. The Guru announced that these men were his brothers and the first members of the Kalsa, and all me for God. Each of the men was given amrit to drink and some was sprinkled over them.

Question 10

What do they do to show they belonged and they were equal?

What were the men and women called?

Answer 10

They were asked to where the 5Ks.
All men were given the name Singh.
All women were given the name Kaur.

Question 11

Kanga

Answer 11

A special comb that represents cleanliness.

Question 12

Kesh

Answer 12

This is the uncut hair which symbolises spiritual power.

Question 13

Kara

Answer 13

The steel bangle, symbolising unity, of self and process of constant learning.

Question 14

Kirpan

Answer 14

A Sikh sword, symbol of respect and justice.

Question 15

Kachera

Answer 15

A special pair of shorts. These are a symbol of modesty.

Question 16

Go on the Internet and see you and see if you can name all of us the gurdwara.

Answer 16

How did you do

Question 17

How much of a part does seva or service to the community service in at Sikhs life.

Answer 17

It’s essential to the life of the Sikh. They should be prepared to give up some of their time and energy to help others.

Question 18

What should Sikhs think of the work they do to help others?

Answer 18

Seek should not think that any work is Billy is the dignity or honour.

Question 19

What are some of the good things they can do?

Answer 19

It is good for Sikhs to do such service as cleaning shoes, cooking and serving food, and sweeping the floor in the gurdwara as it shows the respect of labour and service.

Question 20

What’s the serving of free food called?

Answer 20

The serving of free food is called Langar and is a typical feature of seva in Sikhism.

Question 21

Guru Nanak was born...
At the time Hindus were placed in the...
Which determined their...
At age 11 boys were expected to wear...
Nanak refused saying...

Answer 21

...Hindu 
...caste system 
...clothes and where they could worship 
...sacred clothing 
...people should be distinguished based on their actions not their clothing