God in Sikhism

Question 1

Origins of Sikhism

Answer 1

Born in punjab area
Main religion was Hinduism and Islam

Question 2

When did the Sikh faith begin

Answer 2

1500 CE

Question 3

What did Guru Nanak begin teaching

Answer 3

A faith distinct from Hinduism and Islam called Sikhism

Question 4

How many gurus followed Nanak and developed the Sikh faith and community over the next centuries

Answer 4

9

Question 5

Where was Nanak born

Answer 5

40 miles from Lahore now in Pakistan

Question 6

Story about Nanak at age 11

Answer 6

Hindu boys of his caste would wear the sacred thread and Nanak refused
He thought people should be distinguished by actions rather than thread

Question 7

How many gurus followed Nanak and developed the Sikh faith and community over the next centuries

Answer 7

9

Question 8

What did Nanak continue to do

Answer 8

Argue with local holy men about things like pilgrimages, penances and poverty
He said these were less spiritual importance than internal changes

Question 9

Was Nanak a monotheist or polytheist

Answer 9

Monotheist

Question 10

Nanak thought to access god there was no need of ———— or ————

Answer 10

Rituals or priests

Question 11

Nanak denounced the ——— saying everyone is ———

Answer 11

Caste system, equal

Question 12

What does Sikh name for god and the meaning

Answer 12

Waheguru, wondrous enlightener

Question 13

Waheguru must —— at all times

Answer 13

Remain in the mind

Question 13

Sat Nam

Answer 13

Name of truth, all pervading supreme reality 

Question 14

Raaka

Answer 14

Protector 

Question 15

Sahib

Answer 15

Master 

Question 16

Daata

Answer 16

Giver 

Question 17

Pita

Answer 17

Father 

Question 18

Nata

Answer 18

Mother 

Question 19

Pritam

Answer 19

Lover

Question 20

What are the 5 K’s 

Answer 20

Kesh
Kara
Kanga
Kachera
Kirpan

Question 21

Kesh

Answer 21

Uncut hair

Question 22

Kara

Answer 22

Steel bracelet worn on dominant arm

Question 23

Kanga

Answer 23

Wooden comb
Comb hair x2 a day
Put it in their hair

Question 24

Kachera

Answer 24

Cotton underwear with knot (nala)

Question 25

Kirpan

Answer 25

Steel sword

Question 26

Kesh symbolism

Answer 26

Hair is a symbol of holiness and strength Hair is part of Gods creation, keeping it is accepting gods gift

Question 27

Would Kesh be easy to follow in modern-day society

Answer 27

Maintenance Beauty standards Jobs like athletes Societal pressure (men have shorter hair)

Question 28

Kara symbolism

Answer 28

Circular- god has no beginning or end Steel- strength of god Dominant arm- constant reminder everything one does is for god

Question 29

Kanga symbolism

Answer 29

Clean mind and body, keeps uncut her neat and and tidy Importance of looking after body which God created God calls Sikhs to be disciplined in life

Question 30

Kachera symbolism

Answer 30

Modesty Sexual restraint Historically, in battle if Siks died and were looted, they’d not be left naked

Question 31

Kirpan symbolism

Answer 31

God fights on behalf of Sikhs Sikhs today must fight against injustice Historically, Sikhism was militant in response to oppression

Question 32

Turban

Answer 32

Not one of the 5 K’s Covers uncut hair Historically part of military uniform and was a status symbol Unique separate identity from Muslims and Hindus

Question 33

Sikh holy book

Answer 33

Guru Granth Sahib

Question 34

Beliefs about god Sikhism x4

Answer 34

Only one Has no form/gender Everyone equal before god Everyone has direct access to god