Sikhism origins
This religion was founded in the Punjab region of South Asia in the 15th century.
What is Sikhism?
The Sikh belief that there is only one God.
What is monotheism?
The holy book of Sikhism.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Sikh place of worship.
What is a Gurdwara?
The five articles of faith worn by initiated Sikhs.
What are the Five Ks?
This person is the founder of Sikhism and taught devotion to one God and equality for all people.
Who is Guru Nanak?
The belief that all people are equal regardless of gender, caste, or religion.
What is equality?
The Sikh symbol made up of a double-edged sword, circle, and two swords.
What is the Khanda?
The communal meal shared by all people regardless of background.
What is Langar?
The K that represents uncut hair as a symbol of devotion.
What is Kesh?
This area is the region where Sikhism began, and is present-day India and Pakistan.
What is Punjab?
The idea that God is present in all creation.
What is the belief that God is everywhere?
The language in which much of the Guru Granth Sahib is written.
What is Gurmukhi?
The act of covering one’s head when entering a Gurdwara.
What is a sign of respect?
The small comb worn by Sikhs to symbolize cleanliness and discipline.
What is Kangha?
This is the title given to the spiritual teachers who led the Sikh community after Guru Nanak.
What are Gurus?
The Sikh teaching that encourages selfless service to others.
What is seva?
The Sikh belief that the Guru Granth Sahib is treated as a living Guru.
What is the belief that the scripture is the eternal Guru?
The daily prayers practiced by many Sikhs.
What is Nitnem?
The steel bracelet symbolizing unity with God and moral strength.
What is Kara?
This is total number of human Gurus recognized in Sikhism.
What is ten?
The belief that the soul is reborn until it becomes united with God.
What is reincarnation?
The final Guru of Sikhism who declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.
Who is Guru Gobind Singh?
The initiation ceremony in which Sikhs commit fully to the faith.
What is Amrit Sanskar?
The ceremonial sword representing justice and the duty to protect others.
What is Kirpan?