Sikhism test

Question 1

Define GURU GRANTH SAHIB

Answer 1

The last of all the Gurus. A book containing the written teachings of the living Gurus.

Question 2

Define LANGAR

Answer 2

The community kitchen in the Gurdwara, where Sikhs eat together.

Question 3

Define KHALSA

Answer 3

Khalsa -the community of Sikhs.

Question 4

Define KANDA

Answer 4

The symbol of Sikhism depicting a sword, two kirpans and a circle.

Question 5

Define VAISAKHI

Answer 5

The Sikh New Year.

Question 6

What RELIGION were GURU NANAK’S FAMILY?

Answer 6

Hindu

Question 7

What did GURU NANAK BELIEVE?

Answer 7

That people should simply follow God’s path, which was beyond religious identities, and that everyone was equal

Question 8

When and where did GURU NANAK LIVE?

Answer 8

16th century, Northern India

Question 9

Between what TWO RELIGIONS were there GREAT RIVALRIES in Guru Nanak’s time?

Answer 9

Hinduism and Islam

Question 10

What are the FIVE KS?

Answer 10

The five Ks:

• Kara (the bracelet)
• Kanga (the comb)
• Kachera (the undergarment)
• Kesh (the hair)
• Kirpan (the knife)

Question 11

Which of the 5 Ks is the BRACELET?

Answer 11

Kara - The bracelet. This reminds Sikhs to follow God. It symbolises God’s infinite nature - he has no beginning and no end.

Question 12

Which of the 5 Ks is the COMB?

Answer 12

Kanga - The comb. Reminds Sikhs to keep their internal and external life in order, and the God untangles the problems in their lives just like the comb untangles their hair.

Question 13

Which of the 5 Ks is the UNDERGARMENT?

Answer 13

Kachera - The underwear. Reminds Sikhs to stay chaste (only have sex with their spouse.)

Question 14

Which of the 5 Ks is the HAIR

Answer 14

Kesh - The hair. Sikhs grow their hair because it they believe it is a gift from God.

Question 15

Which of the 5 Ks is the KNIFE?

Answer 15

Kirpan - The knife. This reminds Sikhs that they must protect the weak and innocent.

Question 16

What are the THREE PILLARS of Sikhism?

Answer 16

The three pillars of Sikhism:

• Chant God’s Name
• Earn your Living Honestly
• Share and Consume Together

Question 17

Define CHANT GOD’S NAME

Answer 17

Chant God’s Name - If Sikhs verbally chant God’s name, they will find themselves internally chanting it too.

Question 18

Define EARN YOUR LIVING HONESTLY

Answer 18

Earn your Living Honestly - You must not earn money by being violent, lying, killing or exploiting others.

Question 19

Define SHARE AND CONSUME TOGETHER

Answer 19

Share and Consume Together - Sikhs must give any money they do not need to those who need it. They must also eat together as a community often.

Question 20

Define THE GURDWARA

Answer 20

The Sikh place of worship and communal eating

Question 21

What does the GURDWARA CONTAIN?

Answer 21

The Gurdwara contains:

• Four doors
• The flag
• The palki
• The chauri

Question 22

What are the FOUR DOORS inside of the GURDWARA

Answer 22

Four doors - these shows that people from all corners of the world are welcome.

Question 23

What is the FLAG inside the GURDWARA

Answer 23

The flag - A yellow flag with the Khanda flies above the Gurdwara.

Question 24

What is the PALKI inside the GURDWARA

Answer 24

The palki - A raised platform where the Guru Granth Sahib is read.

Question 25

What is the CHAURI inside the GURDWARA

Answer 25

The chauri - A fan waved over the Guru Granth Sahib to indicate its authority