Core beliefs, practices, and history of Sikhism from a world religions survey course.
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- Who founded Sikhism and when did he live?
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Guru Nanak, 1469-1539- What was Guru Nanak's central religious teaching?
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Monotheism (one God) and equality of all humans regardless of caste or social status- What does Ik Onkar mean in Sikhism?
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There is one God; the fundamental principle of monotheism in Sikh theology- How many human Gurus guided Sikhism?
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Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh- What was Guru Gobind Singh's major contribution to Sikhism?
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He established the Khalsa and militarized the faith to resist persecution and defend against oppression- What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
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The Sikh scripture considered a living Guru; a collection of holy hymns and teachings- In what script is the Guru Granth Sahib written?
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Gurmukhi script- What is the Khalsa?
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A community of Sikhs initiated into the faith through a baptism ritual; represents the core spiritual community- What are the Five Ks of Sikhism?
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Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Kara (bracelet), Kachera (shorts), Kirpan (sword)- What does Kesh (uncut hair) represent in Sikhism?
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Respect for God's creation, natural form, and rejection of vanity and alteration- What is the Kangha?
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A wooden comb that represents cleanliness and the need to maintain discipline- What does the Kara (bracelet) symbolize?
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The eternal cycle of life, divine unity, and a reminder of commitment to God- What are Kachera?
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Unstitched shorts or undergarments representing modesty, restraint, and moral conduct- What is a Kirpan?
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A ceremonial sword or dagger representing readiness to defend the faith and fight injustice- What is langar?
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A free community kitchen serving meals to all people regardless of caste, creed, or social status
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