Gurdwara
What is the literal meaning of the word "Gurdwara"?
A. House of prayer
B. Sacred temple
C. Guru's gateway
D. Community center
Guru's Gateway
What is Langar?
A. A special prayer ceremony
B. A free community meal
C. A type of religious music
D. A meditation practice
A free community meal
What script was devised by the second Guru for the sacred texts?
A. Sanskrit
B. Hindi
C. Gurmukhi
D. Punjabi
Gurmukhi
Which of the 5 K's is associated with wisdom and spirituality?
A. Kara
B. Kirpan
C. Kes
D. Kanga
Kes
"Disciple," a follower of Sikh religion
Sikh
In Sikhism, what does "Gu" and "Ru" represent in the word "Guru"?
A. Great and teacher
B. God and religion
C. Darkness and light
D. Spirit and mind
Darkness and light
What initiated the tradition of Langar?
A. A community festival
B. A royal decree
C. Guru Nanak's decision to feed hungry men
D. A drought in Punjab
Guru Nanak's decision to feed hungry men
What was significant about Guru Arjan's actions after enthroning the sacred scripture?
A. He built a new temple
B. He began sleeping on the floor as a sign of humility
C. He wrote new scriptures
D. He appointed new priests
He began sleeping on the floor as a sign of humility
What are the values associated with the Kanga?
A. Blessings and courage
B. Wisdom and sovereignty
C. Clarity, order, and introspection
D. Self-restraint and respect
Clarity, order, and introspection
A Sikh temple
Gurdwaras
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a Gurdwara?
A. Only a place for prayer
B. Exclusively for Sikh ceremonies
C. A multi-purpose institution serving spiritual and social needs
D. A meeting place for community elders
A multi-purpose institution serving spiritual and social needs
Where does Langar take place?
A. At a soup kitchen
B. In the Gurdwara
C. On the street
D. In people's homes
In the Gurdwara
How is the Guru Granth Sahib organized?
A. By author's name
B. By date written
C. By musical genre or raag
D. By length of text
By musical genre or raag
What is the primary purpose of the Kirpan?
A. For personal protection
B. To defend the weak and oppressed
C. As a decorative item
D. For ceremonial purposes only
To defend the weak and oppressed
A spiritual teacher
Guru
What is the expected contribution from Sikhs called "dasvandh"?
A. Monthly prayer sessions
B. One-fifth of their income
C. Weekly community service
D. One-tenth of their income, time, and skills
One-tenth of their income, time, and skills
What does interreligious mean?
A. Without religion
B. Between religions
C. Within religions
D. Outside of religion
Between religions
What practice is used to show respect to the Guru Granth Sahib in Gurdwaras?
A. Burning incense
B. Waving a chaur sahib
C. Playing drums
D. Silent meditation
Waving a chaur sahib
On which arm is the Kara typically worn?
A. Left arm
B. Either arm
C. Right arm
D. Both arms
Right arm
"original collection," the primary scripture of the Sikhs
Adi Granth
How does the Gurdwara demonstrate the Sikh principle of equality?
A. By charging different entry fees based on status
B. By welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds
C. By maintaining separate prayer halls
D. By restricting access to certain areas
By welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds
What does the word Langar mean?
A. Food
B. Meeting
C. Kitchen
D. Service
Kitchen
How many pages are in the Guru Granth Sahib?
A. 1,430
B. 1,340
C. 1,530
D. 1,230
1,430
What does the Kashera represent?
A. Military service
B. Religious dedication
C. Self-restraint and respect
D. Community leadership
Self-restraint and respect
A poem by Guru Nanak that begins the Adi Granth; the poem is recited daily by pious Sikhs
Japji