Sikhism y9 Flashcards

1
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Seva

A

meaning selfless love

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2
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What are the 3 types of Seva?

A

Tan, Man and Dhan

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3
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What is Tan?

A

physical service to others

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4
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What is Man?

A

mental service to others

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5
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What is Dhan?

A

material service to others

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6
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What are the 5Ks?

A

Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kachera, Kirpan

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7
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What is the kesh?

A

uncut hair

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8
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What is Kara?

A

never-ending steel bracelet

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9
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What is Kanga?

A

comb

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10
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What is kachera?

A

one-size shorts

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11
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What is Kirpan?

A

small sword

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12
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Who began writing the GGS?

A

Guru Nanak

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13
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Who completed the GGS?

A

Guru Gobind Singh

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14
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When was Sikhi founded?

A

in 1500AD / 16th century

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15
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Who founded Sikhi?

A

Guru Nanak

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16
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How many Gurus are there?

A

ten

17
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What type of religion is sikhi?

A

monotheistic

18
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Where is equality established in SIkhi?

A

The Langar, affordability of the 5Ks

19
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Where was Sikhi founded?

A

Punjab

20
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How many pages does the GGS contain?

A

1430

21
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How many followers does Sikhi have?

A

25 million

22
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What is the Kanga used for?

A

It keeps the Kesh (uncut hair) healthy, and in good condition

23
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What can you do instead of wearing the 5Ks?

A

wear symbols of them on a necklace

24
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What does the Kachera do?

A

it controls sexul desires, modesty

25
Q

What is the Khalsa?

A

The most devoted Sikhs

26
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What is the origins of the Khalsa?

A

1699, Guru Gobind Singh gathers 80000 Sikhs, five men agree to offer their head for the faith, they become the ‘beloved five’. The Guru proclaimed them the 5 members of Khalsa meaning ‘pure’

27
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Do Sikhs only support Sikhism?

A

No, Sikhs believe there is truth in every religion.

28
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What is the GGS?

A

A holy scripture of hymns and prayers, known as the 11th and eternal Guru of Sikhism

29
Q

Waheguru

A

wonderful lord

30
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What is ‘Mool Mantra’?

A

main chant

31
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What is a Guru?

A

spiritual teacher

32
Q

What is ‘Ik Onkar’

A

One god

33
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What is the Khanda?

A

The holy symbol