11 questions
What do Sikhs believe about their God?
Almighty, creator, satnam (eternal reality) Waheguru (wonderful Lord)
Almighty, observer, satnam (blessed reality) Waheguru (wonderful Lord)
Transcendent, creator, satnam (eternal reality) Waheguru (overlord)
Transcendent, observer, satnam (eternal reality) Waheguru (wonderful Lord)
What is the meaning of the Ik Onkar?
God watches over us all
There is one and only One God
God is almighty
God is all-knowing
What do the three parts of the Khanda represent?
Double-edged Sword – Power of God
Circle – Eternal love
2 Swords on outside – Sikhs are willing to fight for what’s right
Circle – One eternal God- no beginning and no end
Double-edged Sword – Fighting for victory
What did Guru Nanak teach about how people should live their lives?
Earn it yourself by any means.
Take whatever you want from other people.
Things must be earned by your own honest, hard work.
Just wait around for good things to happen.
What story illustrated this point?
The poor and rich man's bread.
The poor man and thief's gold.
The poor and rich man's clothes.
The rich man's goat.
What was Guru Nanak's main teaching about the path to God?
Only the Sikh path leads to God.
There is neither Hindu nor Muslim, all paths lead to God.
There is neither Hindu nor Buddhist, all paths lead to God.
The Hindu and Muslim paths are completely incompatible.
What are the names of the most important Guru's in Sikhism (1st and 10th)?
Guru Nanak and Guru Angad
Guru Nanak and Guru Amar Das
Guru Amar Das and Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Sikh holy book and final guru
The altar
The Sikh holy book
The diary of Guru Nanak
What are two ways Sikhs show respect to the Guru Granth Sahib?
Parade it through the streets and wave a fan (chauri) over it
Put it to bed at night and bow before it
Bow before it and sing a lullaby
Always keep it covered and never read it
What are the 5K's and their meanings?
Kesh- Uncut Hair- Symbol of dedication to God
Kachera- Shorts- Symbol of modesty and readiness for action
Kirpan- Sword- Symbol of willingness to defend truth and justice
Kara- Bangle- Symbol of God's eternity
Kangha- Comb- Symbol of cleanliness and discipline
Kesh- Uncut Hair- Symbol of laziness
Kachera- Shorts- Symbol of sleeping
Kirpan- Sword- Symbol of death
Kara- Bangle- Symbol of accessories
Kangha- Comb- Hair maintenance
Kesh- Uncut Hair- Symbol of dedication to God
Kachera- Shorts- Symbol of cleanliness and discipline
Kirpan- Sword- Symbol of war
Kara- Bangle- Symbol of God's power
Kangha- Comb- Symbol of modesty and readiness for action
What features can help you identify a Gurdwara from the outside?
Nishan Sahib (Flag)
Symbols- Khanda
Dome on top
Symbols- Ik Onkar and Khanda
Blue door