Respect

Question 1

What is Sikhism.

Answer 1

is a world religion that believes in one God and began in Punjab in the 15th century by Guru Nanak.

Question 2

Sikh

Answer 2

is a follower of the religion Sikhism.

Question 3

Ik Onkar

Answer 3

is the symbol that is used to represent the One Supreme Reality or One God.

Question 4

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 4

is the main religious scripture of Sikhism , thought of by Sikhs as the final living Guru.

Question 5

Khalsa

Answer 5

is the special group of initiated Sikhs founded by Guru Gobind Singh. Members vow to wear the five K’s and to follow the rules enshrined in the Sikh code of conduct.

Question 6

Amrit Paul

Answer 6

is Sikh ceremony of initiation or baptism where committed Sikhs join the Khalsa.

Question 7

Vaisakhi

Answer 7

is the Sikh new year festival.

Question 8

Arguments for joining the Khalsa. (Don’t have to write down).

Answer 8

A person is committed to Sikhism.
A desire to demonstrate their commitment to others.
A belief that Amrit Paul is the most important ceremony for Sikhs.
A desire to follow in ancient family traditions.