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Flashcards by Davina Ngenegbo, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Davina Ngenegbo
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Who was Sikhism founded by? | Guru Nanak |
| How many Gurus were there? | 10 |
| What does guru mean? | 'Teacher'. |
| What are the five vices? | 1. Lust 2. Covetousness and greed 3. Attachment to things of this world 4. Anger 5.Pride |
| What is the name of a Sikh church? | A gurdwara. |
| Why does everyone sit on the floor during langar? | To show that everyone is equal and that no one has more authority or power over one another. |
| What is the symbol of Sikhism called? | The Khanda. |
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What is the circle on The Khanda called and what does it represent?
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Khanda (binary/octet-stream)
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The circle is called the Chakkar; represents the eternal love of God. |
| What are the 5 K's? | Kesh - to have uncut hair Kara - to wear a steel bracelet Kanga - to wear their wooden comb Kaccha - wear cotton underwear Kirpan - to carry around their steel sword. |
| Why do Sikhs commit to the 5 K's? | They do this to dedicate themselves to a life of devotion and commitment. |
| What does the Kanga symbolise? | It symbolises a clean mind and body, as it keeps the uncut hair (Kesh) neat and tidy. |
| What is a Granthi? | A ceremonial reader, male or woman, of the Sahib. |
| What do Sikhs believe about equality? | Sikhs believe that everyone is equal before God, regardless of gender, sex, religion and skin colour. |
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