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Mrs. Koehler Sikhism
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Religious Studies
11th Grade
02/28/2010

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Sikhism contains elements of what 2 other major religions?
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Hinduism and Islam
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Today, Sikhs maintain an uneasy peace with the Hindus around them. Relate what happened in 1984
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Indira Gandhi (prime minister of India) was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984 because she ordered an attack on Sikh separatists
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Define "guru"
Definition
A spiritual teacher
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What are the 3 meanings of the word "Guru" for Sikhs?
Definition
1. One of their main leaders is Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism)
2. Refers to their Sacred scripture (Guru Granth Sahib)
3. A name for their god (true guru)
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What was the role of the 10 historical gurus?
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Serve as revealers of truth
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Life of Guru Nanak
Definition
-Born in the 16th Century India into warrior class
- While exploring faith, he began to write hymns
- One day, he returned to his family and said he journied to god
- He claims he drank out of a cup of nectar from God
- Traveled a great deal
- Started kartapur at age 50
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What is Kartapur?
Definition
A town built by Guru Nanak
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What is Panth?
Definition
The Sikh community, created by Guru Nnak (also their lifestyle)
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What is a gurdwara?
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A special building that is reserved for Sikh worship and houses a copy of the Adi Granth
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What 2 significant things did Guru Arjan do?
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- Compiled the Adi Granth
- Constructed the Great Temple of God at Amritsar (also known as the Golden Temple)
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What is unique about the doors of the Golden Temple and what do they signify?
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There are 4 doors which signify Sikhism's openness to all 4 classes of the caste system
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What 2 significant things did Guru Gobind Singh do?
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- Instituted the Khalsa (redefined the Panth, or Sikh Community)
- Installed the Adi Granth as Guru
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What are Singh and Kaur and what do they mean?
Definition
Additional names given to men and women
- Singh- lion
- Kaur- princess
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What is the Adi Granth?
Definition
Sikhism's most sacred scripture
- the earliest authority
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In what languages was the Adi Granth originally written?
Definition
Punjabi
Hindi
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What about the contents of the Adi Granth makes it unique among other religions' sacred texts?
Definition
It is known for its poetic and musical brilliance as well as moral meaning
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Sikhism's religious teaching combines what 2 elements from Western theology and Eastern theology?
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Monotheism and Mysticism
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T or F: Sikhs believe in Moksha
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True
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T or F: Sikhs believe in Samsara
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true
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T or F: Sikhs believe God is one (monotheism)
Definition
true
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What do Sikhs mean when they say God is immanent?
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God dwells within all creation (nature and beings)
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T or F: Sikhs eat meat
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true
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What qualifies a building to be known as a gurdwara?
Definition
Any building that contains copy of the Adi Granth
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Where would you find the Adi Granth in a gurdwara?
Definition
Sitting atop cushions and under a canopy
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What food is shared at the end of a religious service?
Definition
A special cake made of wheat and honey
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How old must one be to be a member of the Khalsa?
Definition
14
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What are the 5 K's?
Definition
-Uncut hair
-A comb
-A steal wrist guard
-A sword or knife
-A pair of shorts
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What drink is shared at a Sikh religious service?
Definition
Nectar made from water and sugar
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What are members of the Khalsa prohibited from doing?
Definition
-Cutting their hair
-Eating meat that hasn't been properly slaughtered
-Extramarital sexual relations
-Using tobacco
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Why do Sikhs in the West usually cut their hair?
Definition
The West considers long hair to be impractical
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Sikh's military aspect should be seen as secondary to their commitment to ______
Definition
Justice
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What are the three principles of a Sikh's life?
Definition
Worship
Work
Charity
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What is another name for the Adi Granth?
Definition
Guru Granth Sahib
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Do Christians believe God is immanent?
Definition
yes
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Who was Kabir?
Definition
A Famous Sikh poet
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What percent of Sikhs belong to the Khalsa?
Definition
70
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What type of meat do Sikhs not eat?
Definition
beef
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How many Sikhs are there in the world?
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16 million
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