Simratpal Singh, uniting Sikh faith and military service

Simratpal Singh, uniting Sikh faith and military service

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Social Studies, Religious Studies

11th Grade - University

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Simrith Bossingh, a Sikh and US Army captain, shares his journey of balancing his faith with military service. Initially, he faced a conflict between maintaining his Sikh articles of faith and adhering to military grooming standards. Despite the challenge, he chose to serve his country, hoping to reconcile his faith later. After learning about religious accommodation, he successfully obtained permission to wear his turban and beard in uniform. This achievement brought him a sense of pride and completeness, as his two worlds came together.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What values does a Sikh's uniform represent according to Simrith Bossingh?

Tradition and culture

Wealth and power

Equality, justice, and fairness

Strength and courage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Simrith Bossingh's initial reaction to the military's grooming standards?

He was excited

He was indifferent

He was relieved

He was shocked

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did Simrith make regarding his articles of faith at West Point?

He decided to leave the military

He chose to serve his country and revisit his faith later

He immediately sought religious accommodation

He refused to comply with grooming standards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Simrith Bossingh learn about the possibility of religious accommodation in the military?

During a training session

By meeting two gentlemen in the army

Through a military handbook

From his family

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling did Simrith experience when he first wore his uniform with his beard and turban?

Pride and completeness

Confusion

Disappointment

Anxiety