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100

What common phrase, roughly translating to "Truth is the Timeless Being," is used as a traditional greeting by Sikhs?

Sat Sri Akal

100

At a Punjabi wedding, what specific term refers to the bride or groom's mother's side of the family?

Nanke

100

Who is the 8th guru?

Guru Har Krishan Ji

100

What song was performed by Diljit Dosanjh on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show”?

Morni

100

Which Guru established the Khalsa on Vaisakhi?

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

200

What Punjabi/Sikh phrase describes the attitude of relentless optimism, joy, and high spirits, even in the face of hardship?

Chardi Kala

200

What pre-wedding procession involves carrying a decorated pot lit with candles or oil lamps on your head while singing and dancing through the neighborhood?  

Jaggo

200

Which guru introduced the Gurmukhi script?

Guru Angad Dev Ji

200

Which AP Dhillon song, released in 2020 as part of his Not By Chance EP, Became a major international hit featured Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon

Brown Munde 
200

 In which year was the Khalsa established on Vaisakhi?

1699

300

Which legendary Sikh martyr and scholar is honored in history for continuing to fight in battle to defend Harmandir Sahib even after suffering a fatal neck injury?

Baba Deep Singh

300

What traditional Punjabi embroidery style, famous for vibrant patterns on shawls and dupattas, literally translates to "flower work"?

Phulkari

300

Name all the 10 Gurus in order 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjun Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, Guru Har Rai Ji, Guru Har Krishan Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji

300

Which Punjabi artist is known for his Qawallis?

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

300

Bandi Chhor Divas commemorates the release of which Sikh Guru from imprisonment?

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

400

Who was the Commander in Chief of the Khalsa army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for expanding the Sikh Empire's border all the way to the Khyber Pass?

Hari Singh Nalwa

400

What umbrella shaped golden ornaments are tied to a bride’s bangles (chooda/choora) by her sisters and friends for good luck?

Kaleere

400

Which Guru created the city of Anandpur Sahib?

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

400

What song are these lyrics from: "Oh, dass kihdi kandh uttey photo tangni? Dass kihdi jaan bhang-bhaani mangni"?

Police - Cheema Y

400

Which city in Punjab is especially known for its Hola Mohalla celebrations?

Sri Anandpur Sahib

500

In 1783, which Sikh leader marched into Delhi, conquered the Red Fort, raised the Nishan Sahib, and negotiated the construction of historic Gurdwaras like Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and Sis Ganj Sahib?

Baba Baghel Singh

500

What traditional woven accessory with colorful tassels is braided into a woman's hair to extend its length, frequently mentioned in Punjabi folk songs?

Paranda / Parandi

500

Which Guru established the city of Goindwal Sahib?

Guru Amar Das Ji

500

What year was the song Amplifier released?

2008

500

Maghi commemorates the sacrifice of a group of Sikh warriors known as the Chali Mukte. What does “Chali Mukte” mean?

The Forty Liberated Ones

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