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Sikhism Flashcards

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Amrit Sanskar

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Name given to the ceremony that initiates someone into the khalsa - the adult initiation or baptism where Sikhs promise to wear the five K’s and follow the Khalsa rules

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Gurdwara

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Name given to the Sikh place of worship/temple - the ‘gateway to the ‘Guru’

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Gurpurbs

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Celebration of the anniversaries of births/deaths of the Gurus - even the Guru Granth Sahib in 1604

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Mool Mantra

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Basic teaching about the teachings about God. First statements in each section of the GGS

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Mukti

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Spiritual liberation from the cycle of birth and death. ‘liberation’, ‘freedom’, ‘release’, and sometimes ‘salvation’. The final goal for Sikhs at which an individual soul rejoins God and becomes reunited with him

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Sangat

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Holy congregation gathered in front of the GGS

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Sewa

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Service to others - acts of kindness or charity

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Vaisakhi

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Festival marking the day Guru Gobind Singh started the Khalsa in 1699

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Sikhs believe that God is beyond…

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human description

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What do Sikhs believe about God’s gender?

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God has no gender and so is not male or female

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What pronouns to Sikhs use when referring to god?

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‘He’ and ‘him’, but only for convenience

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Sikhs believe what can describe the ‘greatness’ that is God?

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No words

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13
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How do Sikhs believe God can be experienced?

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He reveals himself to individuals

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Give an example of a Sikh name for God

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Satnam, Shabad, Guru and Waheguru

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Guru

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One who teaches or enlightens

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What does Waheguru mean?

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Wonderful Lord/Teacher

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What name for God is used in worship?

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Waheguru

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Do Sikhs believe that God has limits?

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No - they believe that God has no limits

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The GGS opens with the words of what?

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The Mool Mantra

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What does the Mool Mantra mean?

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‘main chant’

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The words of the Mooll Mantra was the first…

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teaching of Guru Nanak after he became enlightened

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What is the most important part of the Guru Granth Sahib?

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The Mool Mantra

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The Mool Mantra summarises the nature of who/what?

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God

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Do Sikhs believe that God has always existed?

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Yes, they believe God has always existed and is the creator of all things - the creator who sustains the universe

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Do Sikhs worship an image of God?

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No - they say the Mool Mantra daily in their prayers

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What do Sikhs do instead of worshipping an image of God?

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They say the Mool Mantra daily in their prayers

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27
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The Mool Mantra is recited in worship at the…

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Gurdwara

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28
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When the Mool Mantra is written in Punjabi it is used as a symbol of…

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the Sikh religion

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29
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True/False: Sikhs believe in the ‘oneness of humanity’

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True

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30
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True/False: Sikhs feel the need to convert others to Sikhism

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False, they don’t

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Nanak taught ‘God is neither Hindu nor Muslim and the path I follow is…

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God’s’

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32
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Sikhs believe that all creatures are created by who/what?

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God

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33
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Sikhs believe that humans are unique - within them is a divine spark that is from who/what?

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God

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34
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What led Guru Nanak to introduce the langar?

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The belief in the ‘equality of all’

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Langar

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A communal kitchen where a free meal is served to all

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Who can go to the langar for a free meal?

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Men and women, rich and poor, people of different faiths and none

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True/False: Only men can take part in worship, reading the Guru Granth Sahib and playing music

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False, men and women can

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True/False: Only women can take part in cooking or serving in the langar

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False, men and women can

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Gurmurk

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A God-centred person who has turned towards God and is becoming a perfect person

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Sikhs aim to have their mind centred on what at all times?

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God

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Manmukh

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Man-centred - describes people who are centred on themselves and their own desires

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Manmukh describes people who are…

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attached to things that will not last and are not content with life - they always want more, are selfish and self-centred

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Haumai

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Only relying on oneself, not God

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44
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Guru Nanak taught that pride leads people to…

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do their own thing and fail to rely on God

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Guru Nanak taught that if people do not listen or obey God then they cannot achieve…

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release from rebirth

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What did Guru Nanak begin to establish on his travels?

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Groups of disciples

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47
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Guru Nanak established groups of disciples on his travels who met to…

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learn, recite his hymns and to eat together

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Guru Nanak referred to the groups of disciples he established as…

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the sangat

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49
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The Gurus believed that being involved in a community of believers would…

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help people be closer to God

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Sat Sangat

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A community of believers that met to learn, recite Guru Nanak’s hymns and eat together. They believed being involved would help people be closer to God

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51
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What does Sat Sangat mean?

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‘True Congregation’ mean?

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52
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Today, the sangat refers to…

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a gathering of Sikhs in the Gurdwara, or another place whenever the Guru Granth Sahib is present

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Together, Sikhs mediate on the Name of God which would help them to be…

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God-centred (gurmukh)

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54
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Give 2 things that the sangat may do

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Any 2 from chant hymns, listen to musicians praising God, hear a Sikh give a religious talk or discuss local community issues, look after the shoes of the congregation, swing large fans to keep everyone cool and prepare or serve food

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Give 3 roles of the Gurdwara

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Any 3 from prayer hall, langar, washrooms, meeting/education rooms, committee/groups rooms, weddings, funerals, legal advice, clinics and accommodation

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True/False: The Gurdwara can be used for weddings and funerals

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True

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57
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True/False: The Gurdwara can be used for accommodation

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True

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58
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Do Sikhs believe in reincarnation?

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Yes

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Reincarnation

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The belief that when people die, their soul is reborn in another body

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Sikhs believe that the cycle of reincarnation will keep repeating itself until…

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the soul is liberated and joins God

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Do Sikhs believe that all animals have souls?

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Yes

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62
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Sikhs believe that at death the soul…

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changes its form of life

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63
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The goal for Sikhs is to achieve __________ from rebirth

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liberation

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64
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What does Karma refer to?

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The sum total of a person’s actions and words that affect what sort of future they will have when they are reborn

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65
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For Sikhs being born human means…

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they must have been good in their previous lives

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66
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For Sikhs being born human gives them a chance at…

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being liberated

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67
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How can Sikhs have a chance of being liberated?

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By doing good and behaving well towards others and by receiving God’s grace

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68
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What is the final goal for Sikhs?

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Mukti

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69
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What happens at Mukti?

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An individual soul rejoins God and becomes reunited with him

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70
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Mukti can not be described but is…

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ultimate bliss, happiness, contentment and peace

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71
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Gurdwara refers to…

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any place in which there is the Guru Granth Sahib - in a temple or home

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72
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Who is the Gurdwara open to?

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All, whatever nationality, religion or class

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73
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From the outside, the Gurdwara building could have…

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A dome and decorations and a yellow flag with the Khanda symbol in blue

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What are the two areas inside the Gurdwara?

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The prayer hall and the langar

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Nishan Sahib

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Yellow Sikh flag

76
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Darbar Sahib

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Sikh prayer hall inside the Gurdwara

77
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What is the prayer hall inside the Gurdwara like?

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A large space with a platform with a throne

78
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What is the throne in the prayer hall in the Gurdwara called?

79
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What is placed on the takht?

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The Guru Granth Sahib

80
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The Guru Granth Sahib is treated as a…

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‘living Guru’

81
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What is the takht covered with?

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A fine cloth surrounded by flowers

82
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Give an example of a Sikh symbol

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Ik Onkar or Khanda

83
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In the prayer hall there are places for what kind of offerings?

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Money and food offerings and a bowl containing karah parshad

84
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In the prayer hall there is a raised area for who, other than the Guru Granth Sahib?

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The walls of the Gurdwara may be covered with…

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Pictures of the Gurus or verses from the scriptures

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Takht

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Raised platform/throne

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Palki

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Domed structure/canopy

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Manji

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Small bed where Guru Granth Sahib is placed during the day

89
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Gurdwarar are places of…

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worship, social and community

90
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Sewa can be _________

91
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Different Sikh groups worship in the same/different Gurdwaras

92
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Give an example of a Sikh group

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Any from Ghatra, Jata and Ramgarhia

93
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Worship is a way of…

94
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Sikhs worship following what and keeping who/what in mind?

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The Guru Granth Sahib and God

95
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Give an example of something that worshipping for Sikhs can include

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Any from listening and meditating, singing and reciting, working and serving people

96
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How long does worship take in the Gurdwara?

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Up to 5 hours

97
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When people enter the Gurdwara, they must remove their _____

98
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When people enter the Gurdwara, which part of their body do they cover?

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Their heads

99
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Which Sikh holy building do people wash in when they enter?

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The Gurdwara

100
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When people enter the Gurdwara, they bow their head to…

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The Guru Granth Sahib

101
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When people enter the Gurdwara, they touch the…

102
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When people enter the Gurdwara they make offerings of…

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money/food

103
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In the Gurdwara, at what level to people sit?

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Below the book

104
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In the Gurdwara, men and women sit together/seperate

105
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Granthi

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A ceremonial reader of the Guru Granth Sahib

106
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True/False: Granthi can be male or female

107
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Readings of the Guru Granth Sahib start and end with what?

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Ardas prayer

108
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What food is commonly shared in the Gurdwara?

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Karah parshad

109
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The langar is a free kitchen for who?

110
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Who was the langar started by and why did they start it?

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Guru Nanak - to break down the caste system

111
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When Guru Gobind Singh was dying, he asked to keep what open?

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The langar

112
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At home, Sikhs are expected to remember what/who at all times?

113
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At home, Sikhs recite prayers how often?

114
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True/False: Some Sikhs may have a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib kept in its own room

115
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Gurkha

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A prayer book wrapped in special cloth

116
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What must you do before picking up a Gurkha?

117
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Japji

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A prayer given by Guru Nanak

118
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In Sikhism, as soon as possible after a baby is born, someone repeats…

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the Mool Mantra - the most important Sikh belief

119
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How do parents celebrate someone repeating the Mool Mantra after a baby is born?

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By giving sweets and presents

120
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When a baby is born and someone repeats the Mool Mantra, relations visit and…

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give presents for hte baby

121
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About two weeks after someone has repeated the Mool Mantra after a baby is born, the baby is taken to…

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The Gurdwara

122
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In Sikhism, where does the naming ceremony take place?

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In the Gurdwara - often during a normal servide

123
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In Sikhism, who is invited to the naming ceremony of a baby?

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Friends and family

124
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, everyone bows before…

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the Guru Granth Sahib

125
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, everyone bows before the Guru Granth Sahib and…

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makes offerings for money or food

126
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, the parents take what food or a donation to pay for it?

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Karah parshad

127
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, what is said?

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The Mool Mantra

128
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, what are sung?

129
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, amrit may be given to the baby - what happens to the rest?

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The mother drinks it

130
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Amrit

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Sugar and water

131
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, the granthi opens the Guru Granth Sahib at…

132
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, the Guru Granth Sahib is opened at random and which section will be read?

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The section on the left

133
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, the first letter of the first hymn will be the first letter of…

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the babies name

134
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During a Sikh naming ceremony, prayers will be said for the child, followed by what?

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Ardas prayer and the karah parshad

135
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Do Sikh naming ceremonies have to happen at the Gurdwara?

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No, they can be done at home with the gutka instead

136
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As well as Sikhs first names being chosen, what can be added?

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Kaur or Singh

137
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What do Sikhs promise during Amrit Sanskar?

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To wear the five K’s and follow the Khalsa rules

138
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What happens during Amrit Sanskar?

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They bathe, wash and cover their hair, wear clean clothes and the 5 K’s. Prayers are said

139
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What is used to stir the Amrit solution in a steel bowl during Amrit Sanskar?

140
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During Amrit Sanskar, the Guru Granth Sahib is opened at random and a hymn is read, followed by…

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Ardas prayer

141
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During Armit Sanskar, the person drinks from the bowl how many times?

142
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During Amrit Sanskar, the person drinks from the bowl 5 times saying what?

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‘The Khalsa bbelongs to God’

143
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During Amrit Sanskar, Amrit is sprinkled where?

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On hair and in eyes

144
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True/False: The Mool Mantra is said at Amrit Sanskar

145
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True/False: There is Karah parshad at Amrit Sanskar

146
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Pilgrimage to the Pubjab usually involves…

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A visit to the Golden Temple

147
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What is the most famous place of worship for Sikhs?

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The Golden Temple

148
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What is the Golden Temple’s real name?

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Harimandir Sahib

149
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What does Harimandir Sahib mean?

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‘the temple of God’

150
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What do the four entrances of the Golden Temple represent?

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The four corners of the world (equality)

151
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The original what is at the Golden Temple?

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Adi Granth by Guru Arjan

152
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When is the Guru Granth Sahib read at the Golden Temple?

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Every day in 3 hour shifts

153
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Where is the Guru Granth Sahib kept in the Golden Temple?

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The Akal Takht which faces the causeway

154
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Give examples of 2 things that pilgrims do at the Golden Temple

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Any 2 from bathe in waters, say prayers, listen to readings and reflect on the name of God

155
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How many people each day can visit the langar in the Golden Temple?

156
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What can pilgrimage help do?

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Deepen faith and understanding

157
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Gurdwaras are visited to remember…

158
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Before each gurpurb, how do Sikhs prepare themselves?

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By reading the Guru Granth Sahib

159
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During Gurpurbs, in the community celebrations include…

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a procession where the Guru Granth Sahib is carried on a float with Khalsa members protecting it

160
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During Gurpurbs, what do local bands perform?

161
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During Gurpurbs there are offerings of…

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Food or refreshments

162
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Celebrations of Gurpurbs in the Gurdwara start with…

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Akhand path

163
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Akhand path

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Continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib

164
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When does Akhand path begin at the time of gurpurbs?

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48 hours before gurpurb finishing on the drawn of the anniversary

165
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Which Guru’s birthday is the most important?

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Guru Nanak

166
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What may happen on Guru Nanak’s birthday?

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A procession - candles are lit and fireworks

167
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What happens in Punjab on Guru Nanak’s birthday?

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New clothes are given and a day of school

168
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How are gurpurbs celebrated in India?

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Fully and on the right days

169
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How are gurpurbs celebrated in Britain?

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At the weekend in a quieter way centred on the gurdwara

170
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True/False: Cards can be sent at gurpurbs

171
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Why are gurpurbs important?

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They help to strengthen faith, teach about the Gurus, practise sewa and puts God at the centre of their lives

172
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What is the most important Sikh festival?

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Melas Vaisakhi

173
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What is Melas Vaisakhi a festival of?

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Originally an ancient harvest festival but now celebrated because it is when Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa

174
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Give 2 examples of how Melas Vaisakhi is celebrated

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Any 2 from gurdwara readings, prayer service, langar, processions, cards and new clothes

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Many choose the time of Melas Vaisakhi to…

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become an amritdhari Sikh

176
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What happens to the Sikh flag during Melas Vaisakhi?

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It is replaced and the pole is cleaned with yoghurt and milk, then water

177
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Fairs, political rallies and sports events also happen at which Sikh festival?

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Melas Vaisakhi

178
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What is another name for Melas Vaisakhi

179
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What is Divali a celebration of?

180
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How did Divali start?

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In 1619 Hargobind was arrested with 52 princes - he was released also saving the lives of the others

181
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Give 3 examples of how Divali is celebrated

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Any 3 from Akhand path, processions, rows of lights, cleaning, new clothes, presents, fireworks, bonfires and langars

182
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What do Gurpurbs help do?

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Strengthen the faith of Sikhs

183
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At Gurpurbs, Sikhs come together to…

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Celebrate and worship God

184
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At Gurpurbs, children get to learn about…

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The Gurus and how to be a good Sikh

185
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Gurpurbs are an opportunity to…

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mix in with the community and do good things to help others (sewa)

GCSE Religious Studies (Eduqas Route A) (4 decks)

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