Sikhism Revision

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