The 20 Knowledge Questions Flashcards
(20 cards)
Where does Sikhism originate from?
Sikhism originates from The Punjab.
What does ‘Ik Onkar’ mean?
Ik Onkar means there is only one God.
Who was the founder of Sikhism?
The founder of Sikhism was Guru Nanak.
What are the Five beloved known as in Punjabi?
The Five beloved are known as the Panj Piari in Punjabi.
What is the Khalsa?
The Khalsa is the community of the pure.
What are the 5 ‘k’s’ in Sikhism?
The 5 ‘k’s’ are a comb, uncut hair, shorts, bangle, knife.
What does ‘Sewa’ mean?
Sewa means service to others.
Where did Buddhism originate?
Buddhism originated in Northern India.
What was the name of the Buddha?
The name of the Buddha was Siddhartha Gautama.
What sights led the Buddha to give up his life as a prince?
The sights he saw were an old man, sick man, dead man, and holy man.
What is suffering called in Buddhism?
Suffering is called Dukkha in Buddhism.
What is Nirvana in Buddhism?
Nirvana is the state of being enlightened, understanding the true nature of life and having overcome suffering.
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
The Noble Eightfold Path is the practical path that Buddhists can follow to gain enlightenment.
How does meditation help Buddhists?
Meditation helps Buddhists gain enlightenment.
How does the RSPCA help animals?
The RSPCA helps animals by rescuing, rehoming, rehabilitating, and raising welfare issues.
What is the Animal Liberation Front?
The Animal Liberation Front is an illegal organization that believes breaking the law is justified to protect the rights of animals.
What does PETA stand for? What do they do
PETA stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. They use lawful means to try to effect a change in the law to protect animals.
What is the purpose of the Animal Welfare Act in Britain?
The Animal Welfare Act aims to protect animals and promote animal welfare and to protect animals from cruelty and neglect.
What do Christians believe about stewardship?
Christians believe God put us on the earth to take care of it (stewardship) and we are responsible for those in our care.
What does dominion mean in the context of Christianity?
We are in charge of the world and animals (dominion) but we have to look after them not abuse them.
