Vaisakhi Quiz (20 Questions)

What important event in Sikh history happened on Vaisakhi in 1699?

• Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

• Creation of the Khalsa

• Foundation of the Golden Temple

• Battle of Chamkaur

Who was the Guru who founded the Khalsa on Vaisakhi?

• Guru Arjan Dev Ji

• Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

• Guru Gobind Singh Ji

• Guru Hargobind Ji

What is the name given to the first five Sikhs initiated into the Khalsa?

• Panj Pyare

• Singh Sabha

• Five Warriors

• Khalsa Brothers

What is the Sikh initiation ceremony called?

• Ardas

• Langar

• Amrit Sanchar

• Akhand Path

What are Sikhs given to drink during the Amrit ceremony?

• Milk

• Water from the Ganges

• Amrit (sweetened water stirred with a Khanda)

• Lassi

Which traditional dance is performed during Vaisakhi in Punjab?

• Kathak

• Bharatanatyam

• Bhangra

• Salsa

What is the name of the community kitchen in a Gurdwara?

• Langar

• Seva

• Ardaas

• Katha

What do Sikhs do during a Nagar Kirtan?

• Watch TV

• Go shopping

• Join a religious procession with Kirtan and Gatka

• Fly kites

Which two colors are commonly associated with Vaisakhi and the Khalsa?

• Red and Blue

• Yellow and Orange

What does “Khalsa” mean?

• Warrior

• Pure

• Brave

• Wise