SPOKEN PUNJABI/ BOLI
SIKH SYMBOLS
SIKH GURUS
SIKH HISTORY
SIKHISM
100
How do you say sister in punjabi?
Bhen
100
Name a Kakkar that a Sikh wears on his or her wrist?
Kara (Iron Bracelet)
100
Who established the Khalsa?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
100
Who were the Chaar Sahibzaade?
Chaar Sahibzaade were the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
100
What is the meaning of Ardaas?
Ardaas means petition (request) before God
200
What do Sikhs say when they greet each other? DOUBLE POINTS: Name 2 Sikh greetings
Sat Sri Akal or Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji Ki Fateh
200
Name 4 Sikh symbols discussed in class
Khanda, Ik Onkar, Nishan Sahib, 5 Kakkars
200
Who wrote the Japji sahib? DOUBLE POINTS: Name one other contribution of that Guru
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Equality of humans, Equality of women, Japji Sahib
200
What does “Takht” mean?
Takht means ‘seat of authority’ or ‘throne’
200
Who is a Sikh?
Sikh is a disciple of God who follows the teachings of Gurus and other saints written in Guru Granth Sahib.
300
Translate: Snow is white
Baraf chitti hai
300
What are the parts of the Khanda?
(Khanda, Chakkar, and Kirpan (Miri and Piri)
300
Who was the youngest of the Sikh Gurus?
Guru Har Krishan Ji
300
The 40 brave soldiers laid down their lives fighting against Mughal force. The band of these 40 soldiers was led by Mai Bhaago. What were they called after being blessed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
Chaali Mukte
300
What are the 3 golden rules of Sikhism? DOUBLE POINTS: Provide English translation of the 3 golden rules.
Naam japna (remembering God), Kirat Karni (earn an honest living), Vand chakna (sharing income and resources and selflessly serving others)
400
Translate: I have 2 brothers
Mere do brah hai
400
What are the 5 Kakkars? DOUBLE POINTS: Say the 5K's in punjabi with english translation
Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (wooden comb), Kirpan (curved sword), Kara (Iron bracelet), and Kachchera (cotton boxers)
400
Name the Sikh Gurus in order
1) Guru Nanak Dev Ji 2) Guru Angad Dev Ji 3) Guru Amardas Ji 4) Guru Ram Das Ji 5) Guru Arjan Dev Ji 6) Guru Hargobind Ji 7) Guru Har Rai Ji 8) Guru Harkrishan Ji 9) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji 10) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
400
Name 3 out of 5 Takhts DOUBLE POINTS: Name the locations of the Takhts.
a. Akal Takht Sahib (Amritsar, Punjab) b. Takh Sri Damdama Sahib (Bhatinda, Punjab) c. Takht Keshgarh Sahib (Anandput, Punjab) d. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded, Maharashtra) e. Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Patna, Bihar)
400
Describe 3 things about Langar:
1.Langar is a free community kitchen, which was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 2. It demonstrates Sikh principles such as equality between all people and sharing. 3. Langar is eaten in ‘pangat’, (literally means “row”) where everyone rich or poor, high or low, male or female, all sit together to share the food.
500
Translate: It rained on Wednesday
Budwaar nu baarish hoyi si
500
What is the meaning of Khalsa and when was it established?
Khalsa means ‘pure’ and it was established in 1699
500
What is the literal meaning of Guru?
‘Gu’ means darkness and ‘Ru’ means light. So, Guru is the one who dispels darkness with radiance of spiritual knowledge.
500
Name Chaar Sahibzaade:
Baba Ajit Singh Baba Jujhar Singh Baba Zorawar Singh Baba Fateh Singh
500
Name 5 Daily Sikh prayers (Nitnem)
The 5 daily prayers (Nitnem) are: Morning - Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Swaye Evening - Rehraas Sahib Bedtime – Sohila
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