Sikhism for Year 4: Explore the Beliefs and Practices of Sikhism

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Ks of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Tikka

Answer

Kesh

Answer

Kara

Answer

Kirpan

Question 2

In Sikhism, what is the name of the sacred book that contains the teachings of their ten Gurus?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Vedas

Question 3

What is the name of the place where Sikhs worship?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Mandir

Answer

Mosque

Answer

Church

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Ks, the articles of faith that Sikh people wear all the time?

Accepted Answer

Loincloth

Answer

Kesh (uncut hair)

Answer

Kara (steel bracelet)

Answer

Kirpan (ceremonial sword)

Question 5

What is a key belief of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

The soul is reborn after death.

Answer

There are many gods.

Answer

There is no heaven or hell.

Answer

Animals are more important than humans.

Question 6

Who founded the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak

Answer

Guru Angad

Answer

Guru Hargobind

Answer

Guru Gobind Singh

Question 7

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Ks of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Kevlar (bulletproof vest)

Answer

Kesh (uncut hair)

Answer

Kara (steel bracelet)

Answer

Kirpan (small sword)

Question 8

What is the sacred text of the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Vedas

Answer

Bible

Answer

Quran

Question 9

Sikhs believe in one God and follow the teachings of ten gurus. What is the name of the holy book that contains the teachings of the Sikh gurus?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Bible

Question 10

What does the Sikh symbol, the Khanda, represent?

Accepted Answer

The unity of God, the power of the Guru, and the strength of the Sikh community

Answer

The four elements of nature

Answer

The different castes in Sikhism

Answer

The five Ks of Sikhism

Question 11

Sikhs believe in one God. What is the name of their sacred book?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Quran

Question 12

Sikhs believe in one God. What is the name of their sacred text?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Vedas

Question 13

Which of these is **NOT** one of the Five Ks, symbols of Sikh identity?

Accepted Answer

Jacket

Answer

Kirpan

Answer

Kara

Answer

Kesh

Question 14

What is the special place of worship for Sikhs called?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Mosque

Answer

Church

Answer

Mandir

Question 15

Where do Sikhs go to worship and pray?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Temple

Answer

Church

Answer

Mosque

Question 16

Which book is considered sacred by Sikhs?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Torah

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Ks worn by Sikhs?

Accepted Answer

Kangh

Answer

Kara

Answer

Kirpan

Answer

Kesh

Question 18

Where do Sikhs go to worship?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Church

Answer

Cathedral

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Temple

Question 19

What is the special building where Sikhs go to worship called?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Church

Answer

Mosque

Answer

Temple

Question 20

What is the special name for a Sikh place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Mosque

Answer

Temple

Answer

Church

Question 21

In Sikhism, which holy book contains the teachings of the Gurus?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Answer

Torah

Question 22

What is the name of the place where Sikhs worship?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwara

Answer

Church

Answer

Temple

Answer

Mosque

Question 23

Which Sikh holy book contains the teachings of Guru Nanak?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Vedas

Answer

The Bhagavad Gita

Answer

The Torah

Question 24

Which book is considered sacred in the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Question 25

Which of these items is NOT one of the Five Ks of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Sword

Answer

Kesh

Answer

Kara

Answer

Kirpan

Question 26

What is the name of the special symbol that represents the Sikh faith?

Accepted Answer

Khanda

Answer

Om

Answer

Star and Crescent

Answer

Cross

Question 27

What is the name of the Sikh holy book?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Torah

Answer

Quran

Answer

Bible

Question 28

In Sikhism, which holy book is considered the living Guru and holds the teachings of the Sikh Gurus?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Rig Veda

Answer

Qur'an

Answer

Torah

Question 29

Which of these is one of the Five Ks of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Khanda

Answer

Mala

Answer

Yarmulke

Question 30

Under what circumstances might a Sikh choose not to wear the Five Ks?

Accepted Answer

When engaging in activities like swimming or sports

Answer

When they have forgotten to put them on

Question 31

Which book is considered the holy book of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Question 32

On which Sikh festival was Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, born?

Accepted Answer

Gurpurab

Answer

Lohri

Answer

Diwali

Question 33

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of the Sikhs. Which part of it contains the teachings of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

Adi Granth

Answer

Dasam Granth

Answer

Sarbloh Granth

Question 34

Which Golden Temple is the most famous and located in Amritsar?

Accepted Answer

Golden Temple of Amritsar

Answer

Golden Temple of Delhi

Answer

Golden Temple of Mumbai

Answer

Golden Temple of Kolkata

Question 35

Sikhs believe in one God. What is the name of this God?

Accepted Answer

Waheguru

Answer

Shiva

Answer

Allah

Answer

Jesus

Question 36

In Sikhism, what is the main reason for serving langar, the meal in a gurdwara?

Accepted Answer

To share food with everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe.

Answer

To celebrate special events and holidays.

Answer

To collect money for the gurdwara and its activities.

Answer

To teach people about Sikhism and its beliefs.

Question 37

What is the name of the holy book of the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Vedas

Answer

The Bible

Question 38

What is the Sikh holy book called?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Sikh holy book

Answer

The Sikh scripture

Answer

The Sikh Bible

Question 39

Who founded Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak

Answer

Buddha

Answer

Jesus Christ

Answer

Muhammad

Question 40

In the holy city of Amritsar, which place is the most sacred for Sikhs and attracts visitors from around the world?

Accepted Answer

The Harmandir Sahib

Answer

The Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

Answer

The Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Question 41

Which book is considered the holy scripture of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Torah

Question 42

What is the name of the holy book in Sikhism that contains the teachings of Guru Nanak and other Sikh Gurus?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Quran

Answer

Vedas

Answer

Tripitaka

Question 43

When did Sikhism begin? Who is known as the founder of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Sikhism began in the 16th century. Guru Nanak is its founder.

Answer

Sikhism began in the 15th century. Guru Arjan Dev is its founder.

Answer

Sikhism began in the 17th century. Guru Gobind Singh is its founder.

Answer

Sikhism began in the 18th century. Banda Singh Bahadur is its founder.

Question 44

Which book is considered the holy scripture of the Sikh religion?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Bhagavad Gita

Answer

The Vedas

Question 45

What is the name of the holy book that Sikhs believe contains the teachings of their Gurus?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Bible

Question 46

What is a core belief of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

All people are equal and should live in harmony.

Answer

Only those who follow the Guru's teachings are true Sikhs.

Answer

The soul is reborn many times until it reaches enlightenment.

Answer

The world is not real, only the divine is real.

Question 47

What is the name of the free meal offered to everyone at a Sikh gurdwara?

Accepted Answer

Langar

Answer

Parshad

Answer

Kirtan

Answer

Ardas

Question 48

In Sikhism, which principle emphasizes the importance of serving others and sharing with those in need?

Accepted Answer

Seva

Answer

Dharma

Answer

Karma

Answer

Moksha

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a rule that Sikh children must follow?

Accepted Answer

Eat only meat

Answer

Keep hair uncut

Answer

Wear a Kara

Question 50

Which of the Five Ks is a long, wooden comb worn by Sikhs?

Accepted Answer

Kangha

Answer

Kirpan

Answer

Kara

Answer

Kesh

Question 51

What are the main ethical principles that guide Sikhs in their daily lives?

Accepted Answer

Truthfulness, compassion, and service to others

Answer

Wealth and possessions

Answer

Strict rules and regulations

Answer

Caring only for their own community

Question 52

Which book is the most important religious text in Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Torah

Answer

Bible

Answer

Quran

Question 53

Why do Sikhs share meals together in the langar?

Accepted Answer

To show that everyone is equal before God.

Answer

To celebrate Sikh festivals.

Answer

To raise money for the gurdwara.

Answer

To cook food for the priests.

Question 54

Which religions and cultures have influenced Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Islam

Answer

Christianity

Question 55

Sikhism emphasizes equality. How have women contributed to the religion's development?

Accepted Answer

Women have held important roles in Sikhism, including as leaders and scholars.

Answer

Women have had limited roles in Sikhism.

Answer

Women have mainly played domestic roles in Sikhism.

Answer

Women's contributions to Sikhism have been insignificant.

Question 56

How do Sikhs view God differently from other monotheistic religions like Christianity and Islam?

Accepted Answer

Sikhs believe God is both personal and impersonal.

Answer

Sikhs believe in multiple gods.

Answer

Sikhs believe God is separate from creation.

Answer

Sikhs believe God is unknowable.

Question 57

What is the religious and symbolic significance of the 'Kirpan', one of the Five Ks in Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

It represents Sikh identity and faith, reminding Sikhs to protect the weak.

Answer

It is a sword used by Sikhs for self-defense.

Answer

It is only worn by Sikhs who have joined the Khalsa.

Answer

It symbolizes wealth and power among Sikhs.

Question 58

What is the name of the special head covering worn by Sikh men?

Accepted Answer

Dastar

Answer

Hijab

Answer

Yarmulke

Answer

Kippah

Question 59

What do Sikhs call their community meal?

Accepted Answer

Langar

Answer

Agape

Answer

Eid ul-Fitr

Answer

Sabbath

Question 60

Which of the following is a symbol of Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Khanda

Answer

Star and crescent

Answer

Cross

Answer

Om

Question 61

What does the word 'Sikh' mean?

Accepted Answer

Student or disciple

Answer

Teacher

Answer

Warrior

Answer

Saint

Question 62

Which of the following is a special festival celebrated by Sikhs?

Accepted Answer

Vaisakhi

Answer

Diwali

Answer

Eid al-Adha

Answer

Christmas

Question 63

Which type of Sikh gurdwara is usually very large and has many beautiful decorations?

Accepted Answer

Golden Temple

Answer

Patna Sahib Gurdwara

Answer

Tarn Taran Sahib Gurdwara

Answer

Hazur Sahib

Question 64

Who founded Sikhism?

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak

Answer

Buddha

Answer

Jesus

Answer

Muhammad