Sikhism Y9

Question 1

Where did Sikhism start

Answer 1

In Punjab

Question 2

What were the main religions at the time that Sikhism was founded

Answer 2

Hinduism and Islam

Question 3

When did Sikhism begin

Answer 3

1500CE

Question 4

Who founded Sikhism

Answer 4

Guru Nanak

Question 5

How many Gurus where there

Answer 5

10 including Nanak

Question 6

Where was Nanak born

Answer 6

40 miles from Lahore

Question 7

What religion was Nanak family

Answer 7

Hinduism

Question 8

A famous story about how guru Nanak rejected the idea of castes

Answer 8

When he was 11 Hindu boys of his caste would start to wear the sacred thread to distinguish them. Nanak refused saying people should not be distinguished by caste.

Question 9

WHat does Waheguru mean

Answer 9

Wondrous enlightener/ teacher

Question 10

What does Sat Nam mean

Answer 10

Name of truth

Question 11

What does Raaka mean

Answer 11

Protector

Question 12

What does Sahib mean

Answer 12

Master

Question 13

What does Daata mean

Answer 13

Giver

Question 14

What does Pita mean

Answer 14

Father

Question 15

What does Nata mean

Answer 15

Mother

Question 16

What does Pritam mean

Answer 16

Lover

Question 17

What’s are the 5 K’s

Answer 17

Kesh -
Kara -
Kanga
Kachera -
Kirpan -

Question 18

What is Kesh

Answer 18

Uncut hair

Question 19

What is Kara

Answer 19

A steel bracelet

Question 20

What is Kanga

Answer 20

A wooden comb

Question 21

What is Kachera

Answer 21

Cotton underwear

Question 22

What is Kirpan

Answer 22

A steel sword

Question 23

What is the Khalsa

Answer 23

A group where committed Sikhs can be initiated to demonstrate their devotion of their faith

Question 24

Symbolism of Kesh

Answer 24

Hair is seen as a gift from God. It is also seen as a sign of holiness and strength.

Question 25

Symbolism of Kara

Answer 25

Circular-God has no beginning or end Steel- the strength of God On dominant arm-a constant reminder that everything one does is for God

Question 26

Symbolism of the Kanga

Answer 26

Used to brush hair twice a day Symbolises a clean mind and body keeping Kesh tidy-looking after gift from God

Question 27

Symbolism Kachera

Answer 27

God requires Sikhs to act and dress modestly Sexual restraint-knot allows Sikhs to think what they are doing Historically Kachera was worn so soldiers wouldn’t be left naked on the battlefield field

Question 28

Symbolism of the Kirpan

Answer 28

God fights for injustice on behalf of the Sikhs. In the past Sikhs were militant. Sikhs today must similarly fight against injustice

Question 30

Significance of the turban

Answer 30

It keeps Kesh out of the way It separates others from Sikhs Established symbol of holiness and spiritual power.

Question 31

Name of the holy book

Answer 31

Guru Granth Sahib

Question 32

Why the law should be changed to incorporate religious customs

Answer 32

People should be able to practice religion freely Promotes tolerance and education of religions due to exposure. Tolerance is one of the British values Equality of religions-some religions such as Christianity can freely express their beliefs so everyone should be able to.

Question 33

Reasons why British law should not be changed to incorporate religious customs

Answer 33

-people could feel threatened seeing the Kirpan and not knowing what it is -inequality under the law-some people can carry knives but not others -danger of people exploiting this loophole -rasfatarianism-marijuna part of worship but illegal -law needs to be changed to incorporate all customs if some are allowed -2015 deregulation law-construction workers and motorcyclists don’t have to wear helmets-British law is to keep ppl safe -are there alternatives

Question 34

What is Sewa

Answer 34

Selfless worship

Question 35

What is Kirtan

Answer 35

Devotional singing with musical accompaniment

Question 36

What is Darbar Sahib

Answer 36

The prayer hall

Question 37

What is the granthi

Answer 37

The reader

Question 38

What is the langar

Answer 38

Kitchen represents service towards others and provides for the community