Sikhism

Question 1

What does Khalsa mean?

Answer 1

The pure ones

Question 2

What is kirpan?

Answer 2

A small sword Sikhs carry with them at all times. It should only be used as a last resort, and never used in anger. It is legal for Sikhs to carry the Kirpan with them, even at school

Question 3

What is the Sikh holy book called?

Answer 3

The Guru Granth Sahib

Question 4

What are the 5 Ks?

Answer 4

The five artefacts of faith worn by all baptised Sikhs. The commitment started in 1699 at the Vaiskhi Gathering. They represent the wearer’s love for God

Question 5

What is the smaller version of the Guru Granth Sahib called, and what is in it?

Answer 5

The Gutkas. It contains the most important prayers, writings and hymns.

Question 6

What year was the Guru Granth Sahib finished?

Answer 6

1706

Question 7

What happened in 1852?

Answer 7

It was decided copies of the Guru Granth Sahib could be printed

Question 8

What is kara?

Answer 8

It is a bracelet Sikhs wear around their right hand. They are steel, because not everyone can afford silver or gold and so making them silver means everyone is equal. It reminds Sikhs that God is watching them, and may once have been used to protect Sikhs from the Kirpan