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