Sikhism
What does Khalsa literally mean?
"the pure"
What is Nanak's famous slogan?
"there is no Muslim and there is no Hindu!"
What are the 3 points of contact between Sikhism and Christianity?
1. belief in one God 2. commitment to virtuous living 3. importance of hospitality
What are 3 things Sikhs do to maintain the sacredness of the Adi Granth?
1. it is put to bed at night 2. fanned in the daytime 3. official readers must cover their mouth to avoid breathing on it
What are the 5 k's?
1. kes (uncut hair) 2. kangha (small comb) 3. kirpan (small dagger) 4. kacha (knee-length underpants) 5. kara (steel bracelet)
What are four common Sikh practices?
1. recite the Japji (prayers) every morning 2. worship on Sundays at the temple (gurdwara) 3. take "hukam" (opening the Guru Granth randomly and reading 1st passage you see) 4. being initiated into the Khalsa
How many total HUMAN Sikh gurus were there before the Adi Granth was designated the final guru?
10
In what year did Nanak die?
1708
What is a more common name for God among Sikhs TODAY?
Ekankar = "one om Lord"
What religion did Nanak's parents identify with?
Hinduism
What two religions does Sikhism seem to blend together?
Hinduism and Islam
Who was a big influence in Nanak's teachings involving the rejection of the caste system and religious intolerance?
Kabir
What name do all females adopt once they are initiated into the Khalsa?
Kaur ("princess")
Some Sikhs are still clamoring for independent Sikh state of ________________.
Khalistan
What prominent region did Nanak's teachings receive the widest acceptance?
Punjab region
What is the one way you can escape karma and reincarnation?
REMEMBERING God
What is the Adi Granth NOW referred to?
Reverend teacher Granth ("Sri Guru Granth Sahib")
By what name did Sikhs call God?
Sat Nam = "true name"
What was Nanak's immediate response after receiving a direct vision from God while spending three days in the forest?
he recited the Japji prayer
What was the Adi Granth composed of?
hymns written by Nanak and future gurus (teachers)
On what day of the week are the Sikh worship services at the Gurdwara?
Sunday
What is the Japji?
a prayer recited by Sikhs every morning
How were the succeeding gurus after Nanak chosen?
by their CHARACTER rather than their descent
What does Adi Granth literally mean?
first book
What does "taking hukam" mean?
refers to the opening of the Guru Granth Sahib randomly and reading the first passage one sees
Did Sikhs accept or reject anthropomorphism?
reject
What is the Dasam Granth?
the 10th book written by Guru Gobind Rai; less authoritative
Which guru initiated the first militaristic traditions within Sikhism?
the 5th (Guru Arjan)
Where are the oldest copies of the Adi Granth kept?
the Golden Temple
What is the name of the special militia the 10th guru, Guru Gobind Rai, formed in 1699?
the Khalsa
What does Gurdwara literally mean?
"Guru's door"
What is a "langar"?
- a Sikh potluck after the service - it is a meal that symbolizes the elimination of the caste system
What are the 3 points of contrast between Sikhism and Christianity?
1. God reveals himself in Scriptures and in Christ 2. Christian view of Scripture vs. Sikh view of Guru Granth Sahib 3. Christian commitment to evangelism, inviting others into the kingdom
Who was the founder of Sikhism?
Nanak
Where was Nanak born?
Northwest India
How many gods did Sikhism have?
ONE
What is the significance of the year 1984 in the Sikh religion?
Sikh leader fighting for independence holed up in the Golden Temple. Indira Ghandi sent soldiers to end standoff. the leader was killed and Sikhs around the whole country of India were targeted. Ghandi was assassinated by her own two body guards who were both Sikhs in October 1984
What name do all males adopt once they are initiated into the Khalsa?
Singh ("lion")
What is anthropomorphism?
the tendency to describe the Divine in human terms
What is the DUTY of a Sikh?
to "REMEMBER God" by repeating God's name AND living virtuous lives that focus on hard work, love of family, and serving others
