Sikhism

Question 1

How many followers does Sikhism have?

Answer 1

20 million

Question 2

Where was Sikhism founded?

Answer 2

Punjab in India

Question 3

How many years ago was Sikhism founded?

Answer 3

500 years ago

Question 4

What was the first Guru called?

Answer 4

Guru Nana

Question 5

How many G-Ds do Sikhs believe in?

Answer 5

1 - they are monotheistic

Question 6

What is the name of G-D in Sikhism?

Answer 6

Waheguru

Question 7

What is the holiest place for Sikhs?

Answer 7

The golden temple

Question 8

What is the Sikh place of worship called?

Answer 8

Gurdwara

Question 9

How do Sikhs view men and women?

Answer 9

They view them as equals

Question 10

What is the holy text called?

Answer 10

Guru Granth Sahib

Question 11

What’s the symbol of Sikhism?

Answer 11

The khanda
.Double sided sword shows G-D’s power. The circle chakkah represents G-D is eternal.
.The two swords that cross over at their handles are called Kirpans. They represent the spiritual power that Sikhs believe their G-D has over the world.

Question 12

Do sikhs believe in a creation story?

Answer 12

NO

Question 13

Whats the sikh word for transcendent?

Answer 13

nirgun

Question 14

Whats the Sikh word for imminent?

Answer 14

sargun

Question 15

What is the Mool mantra?

Answer 15

The main prayer and opening passage of the Guru Granth Sahib
Most important prayer to sikhs

Question 16

Do sikhs believe in science and give an example?

Answer 16

Sikhs do believe in science, but believe it all happened under Gods will.
Example:
Evolution

Question 17

What are the 6 Sikh virtues?

Answer 17

Truth and truthful living
Compassion and patience
Contentment
Humility and self control
Love
Wisdom and courage

Question 18

What is truth and truthful living?

Answer 18

1. Treating everyone as equals, speaking the truth and making an honest living
2. Money must be made honestly- no gambling, scamming etc;

Question 19

What is compassion and patience?

Answer 19

1. Being aware of the needs of others- their suffering and vulnerability
2. Being careful and kind when speaking
3. Serving others

Question 20

What is contentment?

Answer 20

1. Living a life centred around G-d and not material possessions
2. Being grateful for the things they have and not desiring things they haven’t got

Question 21

What is humility and self control?

Answer 21

1. The belief that humans shouldn’t believe in their own importance because G-d is the ultimate reality
2. Humans are nothing compared to G-ds greatness and power
3. Making sure you stay in control and speak in moderation

Question 22

What is love?

Answer 22

1. A loving attitude and accepting everyone for who they are
2. Sikh’s shouldn’t hate anyone and forgive any wrong that is done to them

Question 23

What is wisdom and courage?

Answer 23

1. To understand the importance of all the Sikh values
2. The belief that wisdom will result in living a good life
3. Courage is an important value as it helps Sikhs remain true to their faith and values

Question 24

What do Sikhs believe reincarnation is?

Answer 24

When their soul is born into another body

Question 25

What do Sikhs believe is the birth cycle?

Answer 25

.Birth, death, reincarnation .If a Sikh has completed all 5 stages of liberation they can achieve Mukti

Question 26

What is karma?

Answer 26

The sum of s persons actions or words, which determines what will happen to them in the future

Question 27

How do people build good and bad karma?

Answer 27

By doing good or bad deeds

Question 28

What will happen if you have bad karma?

Answer 28

1.In your next life you will be less fortunate, bad karma carries through to the next life 2.In extreme circumstances someone may be reborn as an animal as a punishment for leading a cruel life

Question 29

What is mukti?

Answer 29

The final goal for sikhs, The reunition with G-d

Question 30

What does mukti mean?

Answer 30

Liberation or freedom

Question 31

Name the 5 stages of liberation

Answer 31

1.Piety 2.Knowledge 3.Effort 4.Grace 5.Truth

Question 32

What is piety?

Answer 32

All sikhs are born into this stage and it you fufill it by being compassionate and devoting themselfs to G-d and the sikh values

Question 33

What is knowledge?

Answer 33

1.Gaining a better understanding of G-d and the importance of the world 2.Becoming spiritually aware of G-d

Question 34

What is effort?

Answer 34

1.Trying to develop their intelligence as for as humanly possible 2. Becoming disciplined in the daily acts of worship

Question 35

What is grace?

Answer 35

1.Grace is a blessing from G-d that is given not earned 2.Not fearing death as it has no power of them 3. Their attitude carries a sense of calm

Question 36

What is truth?

Answer 36

1.The final stage when Sikhs find the truth about G-d 2.This stage cannot be described only experienced

Question 37

What are the first steps of the 5 stages of liberation?

Answer 37

1.Beliving that Mukti is achievable 2.Helping others achieve Mukti

Question 38

What is Nam?

Answer 38

Divine Prescence

Question 39

What are the 5 evils in Sikhism?

Answer 39

Pride Anger Lust Greed Attachment