Origins of Sikhism
The founder of Sikhism.
Who is Guru Nanak?
Sikhs believe there is only one of these.
What is one God?
The holy book of Sikhism.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Sikh place of worship.
What is a Gurdwara?
The uncut hair worn by initiated Sikhs.
What is Kesh?
The religion founded in the Punjab region of India.
What is Sikhism?
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
What is reincarnation?
The number of human Gurus in Sikh history.
What is ten?
The free community meal served at a Gurdwara.
What is Langar?
The wooden comb symbolizing cleanliness.
What is Kangha?
The century in which Guru Nanak lived.
What is the 15th century?
The law that actions affect future lives.
What is karma?
The Guru who compiled the Adi Granth.
Who is Guru Arjan?
The daily practice of communicating with God.
What is prayer?
The steel bracelet representing commitment to God.
What is Kara?
The region where Sikhism began.
What is Punjab?
The ultimate goal of spiritual life.
What is union with God?
The last human Guru of Sikhism.
Who is Guru Gobind Singh?
The initiation ceremony into the Khalsa.
What is Amrit Sanskar?
The special shorts representing self-discipline.
What is Kachera?
The religious traditions that influenced the development of Sikhism.
What are Hinduism and Islam?
The belief that all people are equal regardless of caste, gender, or wealth.
What is equality?
The Guru Granth Sahib became the eternal Guru after this Guru's death.
Who is Guru Gobind Singh?
The Sikh community founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
What is the Khalsa?
The ceremonial sword symbolizing justice and courage.
What is Kirpan?