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| Sikhism contains elements of what 2 other major religions? |
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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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| What are the 3 meanings of the word "Guru" for Sikhs? |
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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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-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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| A town built by Guru Nanak |
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| The Sikh community, created by Guru Nnak (also their lifestyle) |
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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? |
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Additional names given to men and women
- Singh- lion
- Kaur- princess |
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Sikhism's most sacred scripture
- the earliest authority |
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| In what languages was the Adi Granth originally written? |
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| What about the contents of the Adi Granth makes it unique among other religions' sacred texts? |
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| 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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| T or F: Sikhs believe in Moksha |
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| T or F: Sikhs believe in Samsara |
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| T or F: Sikhs believe God is one (monotheism) |
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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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| What qualifies a building to be known as a gurdwara? |
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| Any building that contains copy of the Adi Granth |
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| Where would you find the Adi Granth in a gurdwara? |
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| Sitting atop cushions and under a canopy |
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| What food is shared at the end of a religious service? |
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| A special cake made of wheat and honey |
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| How old must one be to be a member of the Khalsa? |
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-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? |
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| Nectar made from water and sugar |
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| What are members of the Khalsa prohibited from doing? |
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-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? |
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| 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 ______ |
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| What are the three principles of a Sikh's life? |
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| What is another name for the Adi Granth? |
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| Do Christians believe God is immanent? |
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| What percent of Sikhs belong to the Khalsa? |
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| What type of meat do Sikhs not eat? |
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| How many Sikhs are there in the world? |
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