Sikhism History and Beliefs
Hinduism Practices
History of Buddhism
History of Indian religions
Miscellaneous
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What is the Khanda?

The khanda is the symbol of the Sikh religion.

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Which country did Hinduism originate from?  

Hinduism originated in India.

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What does the term Buddhism mean?

It means the Enlightened one.

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What is the oldest Indian religion?

Hinduism

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What is the gurdwara?

It is the Sikh place of understanding and worship where the community gathers.

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How many gurus are there?


There are 10 Gurus.

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What is the main meat Hindus avoid and why?

The main mead Hindus avoid is beef because they believe cows are sacred.

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What is the name of the god Buddhists worship?


The god Buddhists worship is  Buddha.

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 How many common religions are there in india and what are they?

6= Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam, and Christianity

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How long did Buddhism exist before it was supposedly founded? 

It was around for about 100 years before

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When did the Sikh faith begin?


It began around the late 15th century or 1500 CE



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When did Hinduism begin?

It began in 1500 BCE.

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 Who was the religion founded by? 

Siddhartha Gautama

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What is the most popular religion in India?


Hinduism

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Which religon is the 3rd largest in the world?

Hinduism

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What are the basic principles that Sikhs believe in?

Praying in the name of God, earning a living by honest means and sharing the benefits of one’s hard work with others.

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What is Hinduism's collection of sacred texts named?

Vedas

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When was the religion founded?

It was founded in the late sixth century.

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What are the 3 most common religions in India?

1. Hinduism  2. Christianity 3. Islam

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What religion is the least popular in India?

Jainism

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What does the double-edged sword in the middle of the Sikh symbol stand for?

 It is a metaphor of Divine Knowledge, its harsh edges splitting Truth from Falsehood

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What god do Hindus worship?

Hindus worship one supreme being called Brahman.

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What is the sangha split?


It was the split of the Buddha’s into the four different composite groups.



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What name is given to people who don't  cut their hair and what does it symbolize?

Khalsa's don't cut their hair and it symbolizes the belief in not disturbing nature anymore than necessary. 

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Which form of language is used in Hindu text?

sanskrit