Gurus' Wisdom & Lives
What were the names of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's parents?
Bhai Kalyan Das (Mehta Kalu) Ji and Mata Tripta Ji
What does the word Sikh mean?
A Learner
When was the Khalsa created?
In April 1699
Who was the first Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Bibi Nanki Ji
Who were Guru Gobind Singh Ji's parents?
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Mata Gujri (Gujr Kaur) Ji
Which Guru started the tradition of langar?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
What is a Guru?
A Guru is a teacher, remover of darkness
Which Guru built the Golden Temple?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was also known as ____. What does that mean?
Sher-e-Punjab. The lion of Punjab
Name the Chaar Sahibzaade.
Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, Baba Fateh Singh Ji
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji say that meant all human beings are equal?
"Na koi Hindu, na koi Muslmaan" (There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim)
What is daswandh?
One-tenth of the income given as charity
What is the Komagata Maru?
A ship that Sikhs used to travel from Hong Kong to Canada on a non stop journey
Why is Bhai Kanhaiya Ji famous in Sikh history?
He served water to Sikhs and the enemy during the battle of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Mughals
Which Guru was made to sit on hot plates by Emperor Jahangir?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji became a Guru at what age?
5
Who gave the names Singh and Kaur to the Sikhs?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
What did the 40 Mukte do to evacuate safely from Anandpur when the Mughals had surrounded them?
They signed (thumbprint) a paper (bedava) saying:"we are not your Sikhs, and you're not our Guru"
Who was Mai Bhago?
The woman who rallied the 40 Sikhs (40 Mukte) back into battle
What was Guru Gobind Singh Ji's name before they became a Singh?
Gobind Rai
How did Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji change the Sikh religion?
He made Sikhs saint warriors (Sant Sipahi)
How many gates does Sri Harmandir Sahib have, and what do they signify?
4, open to all
What is Saka Panja Sahib?
A British train carrying Sikh prisoners ran over Sikhs lying on the train tracks.
Who was the first Sikh warrior?
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
By being a martyr, what message did Guru Arjan Dev Ji give to Sikhs?
He taught the Sikhs to accept the Will of God