Sikhism (R.E)

Question 1

How many sikhs are there today?

Answer 1

In total, there are around 26 million Sikhs worldwide, and over 24 million of these live in India.

Question 2

Who was the first Guru?

Answer 2

Guru Nanak

Question 3

When was sikhism founded?

Answer 3

late 15th century

Question 4

Where are sikhs from?

Answer 4

Punjab, North India

Question 5

What are the 5 K’S

Answer 5

They are: kesh (unshorn hair and beard since the Sikh decided to keep it), kangha (a comb for the kesh, usually wooden), kara (a bracelet, usually made of iron or steel), kachera (an undergarment), and kirpan (a small curved sword or knife made of iron or steel).

Question 6

who are the ten gurus

Answer 6

The ten Sikh Gurus were the first ten leaders of Sikhism, founded in India. They include Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan, Guru Hargobind, Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Krishan, Guru Teg Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh. Sikh scripture, called the Guru Granth Sahib, is referred to as the Final Guru.

Question 7

How did sikhism begin?

Answer 7

The Sikh religion is one of the youngest world religions and was founded more than 500 years ago (1469) in Punjab, North India, by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, in response to a spiritual revelation.