Basics of Sikhi
Who was the first Sikh Guru?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
What is a Vidyalaya?
A school, college, or any place of learning.
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji do with 20 rupees?
Sacha Sauda. He used the money to feed poor fakirs.
What does Panjab stand for?
Panj (five) - Ab (water)
The land of the five rivers (the land of the five waters)
What does MRU SSA stand for?
Mount Royal University Sikh Student Affiliation
What Nitnem bani was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Svaiye & Chaupai Sahib
What is "river" in Punjabi?
ਨਦੀ (nadi)
When was the Khalsa Panth created?
In 1699
What is the capital of Punjab?
Chandigarh
What is the Punjabi Alphabet called?
Penti Akhri
What were Guru Nanak Dev Ji's travels called and how many travels did he do?
He did four Udaasis.
What is "squirrel" in Punjabi?
ਗਲਹਿਰੀ
Where was Guru Hargobind Ji sent as a state prisoner?
Fort Gwalior
How many districts does Punjab have?
23
What is Red Lentils in Punjabi?
ਮਸਰ - Masar
Which Guru is entitled 'Hind Di Chadar'?
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is entitled 'Hind Di Chadar' because he died to protect the Hindu faith.
What is ਰਤਨੁ (ratan) in English?
Gem
Who was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India?
Babar
Who was entitled 'Sher-e-Punjab' (Lion of Punjab)?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
What do Punjabis usually say after gossiping?
Chalo, sannu ki
Who was appointed the first Granthi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
Baba Buddha Ji
What is a ਝੱਜਰੀ ( or ਸੁਰਾਹੀ)?
Mitti da Bhanda that has a narrow opening used for drinking or storing water (nowadays we use water bottle or jug)
How old was Baba Budha Ji when he passed away in 1631?
125 years old
Name the five rivers in Punjab.
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj.
What is the name of the younger brother of your husband?
ਦਿਉਰ - Deor