Gatka
The Sikh Ship
General facts
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What is Gatka?

Sikh defense played by Sikh warriors.

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What is this ship that I talking about called?

Komagata Maru

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Where was Sikhism founded?

Punjab, India




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How is Gatka played

It involves using wooden sticks, though in reality it uses real silver swords, with focus of defense, and techniques.

200

Where was this ship built? Hint : though Sikh were in this ship it is not built in India.

Japan

200

How many gurus (teachers) are there in Sikh culture

10

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When was it first practiced by Sikh?

In the 15th century in Punjab, India.

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How many passengers did it carry? You can round if you don't know the exact number.

376 or 400 if rounded
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Name one Sikh political leader from Canada we mentioned in the announcements?

Ruby Sahota

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Name two places where Gatka can be played around the world?

People all over the world play it like United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Australia and India.

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What happened with this ship?

It carried 376 Sikh passengers to go to Canada on a ship which took about 2 months to get there, where than they were not let entry. So they stayed there for two months when they eventually had to leave because people in Canada started attacking, and killing them.

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What year was Sikhism founded?

1500CE

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Where in the United Kingdom Is Gatka played? If you pay attention to the announcements you would know.

London, England has a special school that teaches people to play Gatka.

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What year did this incident happen with the Komagata Maru?

1914

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What are the 5k's of Sikism?

Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (wooden comb), Kara (steel bracelet), Kachhera (cotton undergarments), and Kirpan (steel sword).

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