Sikhism Unit Guide 4/10/14 Flashcards
Who founded it?
Guru Nanak
When was Sikhism founded?
About 500 years ago
What does guru mean?
Teacher
What does Sikhs mean?
Disciples
How many Sikhs are there and where do they mostly live?
23 million, most live in the northwest Punjab region.
Where is the Punjab region located?
In India, northwest.
Who were the moguls
Muslim invaders who went on to rule all over northwest India
What new country was created when India became independent in 1947
Pakistan
How did guru Nanak feel about the onward differences between religions?
They were unimportant to god
What happened to guru Nanak’s body when he died?
It vanished in thin air
How May gods do Sikhs believe in?
One
What happens to the soul when you die?
Goes through cycles of birth and rebirth
Known as service to others and helping others with tenth of their income
Sewa
How did guru Nanak feel about equality in gods eyes?
Everyone was equal
The written script for the Punjab language means from the mouth developed by guru Angad
Gurmukhi
What is the Khalsa (what does it mean and what is it)?
Means the pure a group of loyal Sikhs who were prepared to fight and defend for their faith. Named after the beloved 5
A mixture of sugar and water that is used in a ceremony where in is baptized into the Khalsa
Amrit
The beloved five declared by Gobind Singh as the first members of the new community, Khalsa
Panj Piare
Guru Granth Sahib What is it? Do they worship it? What type of writing is in it? What do they do with it when they move it?
The Sikh holy book
No
Scriptures made up mainly of hums written by the Gurus expressing Sikhs beliefs
Raised above the head as sign of respect
Sikh temple, an important meeting place for the Sikh community
Gurdwara
The Sikh flag of orange cloth and the Khanda symbol
Nishan Sahib
The circle without beginning or end
Represents eternity and Sikh unity
Chakra
The reading of holy hymns and their explanations from the Guru Granth Sahib
Katha
The common prayer at the end of worship
Ardas
