Sikhism Intro: How well do you know it?

Sikhism is the ___ largest religion.

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Answer explanation

Mostly concentrated in the Punjab region of India, this religion has followers around the world.

True or false: Sikhs are required to wear a sword or knife at all times.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Called "Kirpans", these swords are usually quite dull and small, worn in a case on the person.

In which present-day country was Sikhism founded?

• Nepal

• India

• Pakistan

• Indonesia

How many gods does Sikhism believe in?

• One

• Three

• A pantheon of hundreds

• Infinitely Many

What is a Sikh "guru"?

• a turban

• a religious disciple

• an exercise

• a religious teacher

Sikhism is roughly about how old?

• 300 years

• 500 years

• 700 years

• 900 years

What is a "Khanda"?

• Three swords and a throwing ring

• The presence of nothing

• A shield

• An exercise

Answer explanation

It is a symbol of the Sikh faith. Two swords and a shield.

What is the Sikh place of worship called?

• Temple

• Mosque

• Singh

• Gurdwara

Sikhs believe that God could be the Christian Yahweh, Hindu Vishnu or some other god, just interpreted a different way.

• True

• False

Sikhs are required to wear turbans as they are known as is "Kesh", one of the 5 religious articles to wear.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"Kesh" actually represents the long hair that Sikhs are required to wear.

Turbans are a means to contain the long hair. It is up to debate if the turbans are mandatory or an option.