Sikhism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Monotheistic Religion

Question 1

Which concept is considered a fundamental belief in Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

The equality of all individuals

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The worship of multiple deities

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The belief in rebirth

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The practice of extreme self-denial

Question 2

What is a fundamental belief in Sikhism?

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The goal of life is to become one with God.

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The caste system is essential in Sikhism.

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Only men can be Sikh religious leaders.

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Sikhism is a polytheistic religion with many gods.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Ks in Sikhism, which are significant symbols of the faith?

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Mala (rosary beads)

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Kesh (uncut hair)

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Kara (steel bracelet)

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Kirpan (ceremonial dagger)

Question 4

Who founded Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

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Guru Tegh Bahadur

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Guru Arjan

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Guru Gobind Singh

Question 5

What is the holy scripture of Sikhism?

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Guru Granth Sahib

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Bhagavad Gita

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Qur'an

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Torah

Question 6

Which symbol represents Sikh identity?

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Khanda

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Star and Crescent

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Cross

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Om sign

Question 7

What are the three main principles of Sikhism?

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Naam Japna (remembering God), Kirat Karna (honest labor), Vand Chhakna (sharing with others)

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Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage

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Faith, Hope, Charity

Question 8

Which belief is NOT held by Sikhs?

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Reincarnation

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Equality of all humans

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One God

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Karma

Question 9

Who is the tenth and final Guru of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Guru Gobind Singh

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Guru Arjan

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Guru Nanak

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Guru Tegh Bahadur

Question 10

What is the name of the Sikh house of worship?

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Gurdwara

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Temple

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Mosque

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Church

Question 11

Which practice is associated with Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Langar (free communal meal)

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Holy Communion

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Confession

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Baptism

Question 12

What is the symbolic meaning of the Kesh (uncut hair) in Sikhism?

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Purity and submission to God

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Fashion statement

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Wealth

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Mourning

Question 13

What challenge does the Sikh community face?

Accepted Answer

Religious discrimination

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Climate change

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Economic inequality

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Lack of funding

Question 14

Which of the following is a fundamental tenet of Sikhism?

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The belief in one true God, known as Waheguru.

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The rejection of organized religion and the pursuit of individual spirituality.

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The belief in reincarnation as the primary means of spiritual evolution.

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The worship of multiple deities.

Question 15

Who is revered as the founder of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak

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Guru Tegh Bahadur

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Guru Gobind Singh

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Guru Amar Das

Question 16

Which principle is central to Sikh ethics and actions?

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Selfless service to others, known as 'seva'.

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Strict adherence to religious rituals and observances.

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Asceticism and withdrawal from society.

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Personal gain and accumulation of wealth.

Question 17

What is the name given to a Sikh place of worship?

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Gurdwara

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Mosque

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Temple

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Mandir

Question 18

Which belief is NOT part of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus?

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The acceptance and perpetuation of the caste system.

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The unity of all religions.

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Compassion and love for all creatures.

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The equality of all human beings.

Question 19

Who is considered the first Sikh Guru?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak

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Guru Tegh Bahadur

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Guru Arjun Dev

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Guru Hargobind

Question 20

Which practice is a distinctive aspect of Sikh worship?

Accepted Answer

Collective singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Performance of animal sacrifices.

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Prolonged periods of meditation and chanting.

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Use of instrumental music and elaborate rituals.

Question 21

What is the name of the Sikh festival that commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak's Birthday

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Vaisakhi

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Holi

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Diwali

Question 22

Which symbol is commonly associated with Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Khanda

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Om

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Crescent and Star