SIKHISM and CHRISTIANITY (summer exam)

Question 1

Who is Guru Nanak?

Answer 1

Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism.
He is known for:
- rejecting the caste system, teaching equality, and introducing the three principles:
- Nam Jap (meditate on God’s name), Kit Karo (work hard), and Wand Shack (share with others).

Question 2

What is the Mool Mantra?

Answer 2

-The Mool Mantra is the Sikh morning prayer that describes the nature of God

-It was Guru Nanak’s first words after his revelation and is recited daily by Sikhs.

Question 3

What does Waheguru mean?

Answer 3

Waheguru is the Sikh name for God.

Question 4

What is the significance of Diwali for Sikhs?

Answer 4

Diwali celebrates Guru Hargobind’s release from prison and symbolizes bravery and equality.

Question 5

Who is Guru Gobind Singh and what did he do?

Answer 5

-Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th Guru who founded the Khalsa

-Introduced the 5 Ks, and emphasized equality and fighting against injustice.

Question 6

What are the 5 Ks introduced by Guru Gobind Singh?

Answer 6

Kirpan (sword), Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (steel bracelet), Kanga (comb), Kachera (special shorts).

Question 7

What is Vaisakhi?

Answer 7

Vaisakhi is a festival that celebrates the formation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.

Question 8

What is Sewa and its types?

Answer 8

A: Sewa is selfless service.
Types of Sewa are:
- Man (mental service),
- Tan (physical service)
- Dhan (material service).

Question 9

What is Langar?

Answer 9

-Langar is a free community meal served at a Gurdwara to promote equality
-Selfless service.

Question 10

What is the significance of Jesus’ birth in Christianity?

Answer 10

Jesus’ birth is important because

• it signifies God becoming human (the incarnation)
• and Jesus’ miraculous birth by the Virgin Mary.

Question 11

What are some of the miracles performed by Jesus?

Answer 11

-Examples include feeding the 5,000 with loaves and fish

-raising Jairus’s daughter from the dead.

Question 12

What is the Holy Trinity?

Answer 12

The Holy Trinity is the belief in one God existing in three parts:
-Father (creator)
-Son (Jesus)
-Holy Spirit (guide).

Question 13

How did Jesus respond to the temptations in the desert?

Answer 13

Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations by quoting scripture and staying true to God.

Question 14

What is the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion?

Answer 14

Jesus’ crucifixion was his death on the cross for humanity’s sins.

Question 15

What is the significance of the resurrection?

Answer 15

The Resurrection is Jesus coming back to life, showing he is God and has eternal life.

Question 16

What is ascension in Christianity?

Answer 16

Ascension refers to Jesus rising to heaven after his resurrection.

Question 17

Define ‘Atonement’.

Answer 17

The belief that Jesus dying on the cross resolved the problems between humans and God.

Question 18

What is Original Sin?

Answer 18

Original Sin is the belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature due to Adam and Eve’s disobedience.

Question 19

What is meant by ‘Incarnation’?

Answer 19

Incarnation is the belief that God became flesh in the form of Jesus.