Question 1

In Sikhism, _________ is celebrated as the New Year festival.

Accepted Answer

A) Holi 
B) Diwali 
C) Baisakhi 
D) Dassera 
A) Holi 
B) Diwali 
C) Baisakhi 
D) Dassera

Question 2

Sikhism differs from Hinduism in that Sikhism:

Accepted Answer

A) uses idols and religious images for worship. 
B) rejects the Hindu priesthood and all its ritual activities. 
C) discards the hymn singing tradition of Hinduism. 
D) uses candles, incense, and bells to please God. 
A) uses idols and religious images for worship. 
B) rejects the Hindu priesthood and all its ritual activities. 
C) discards the hymn singing tradition of Hinduism. 
D) uses candles, incense, and bells to please God.

Question 3

What approximate percent of Sikhs belong to an agricultural caste?

Accepted Answer

A) 90 
B) 25 
C) 10 
D) 60 
A) 90 
B) 25 
C) 10 
D) 60

Question 4

The sayings of Gobind Singh have been collected into a book called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Guru Granth. 
B) Sarbloh Granth. 
C) Dasam Granth. 
D) Adi Granth. 
A) Guru Granth. 
B) Sarbloh Granth. 
C) Dasam Granth. 
D) Adi Granth.

Question 5

The word" Sikh" means:

Accepted Answer

A) disciple. 
B) God's child. 
C) saint. 
D) the pure one. 
A) disciple. 
B) God's child. 
C) saint. 
D) the pure one.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Arjan?

Accepted Answer

A) He made Amritsar the capital of the Sikh world. 
B) He established the current Sikh rite of initiation. 
C) He introduced the tradition of hymn singing during worship. 
D) He established the distinctive dress of the Sikhs. 
A) He made Amritsar the capital of the Sikh world. 
B) He established the current Sikh rite of initiation. 
C) He introduced the tradition of hymn singing during worship. 
D) He established the distinctive dress of the Sikhs.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the Sikh "codes of conduct"?

Accepted Answer

A) All Sikhs should practice asceticism. 
B) All Sikhs should practice the Five Virtues. 
C) All Sikhs should have faith in the Dasam Granth. 
D) All Sikhs should use religious images during worship. 
A) All Sikhs should practice asceticism. 
B) All Sikhs should practice the Five Virtues. 
C) All Sikhs should have faith in the Dasam Granth. 
D) All Sikhs should use religious images during worship.

Question 8

The simple food served at the end of a Sikh service is called:

Accepted Answer

A) parshad. 
B) the Khalsa. 
C) the chaur. 
D) vak lao. 
A) parshad. 
B) the Khalsa. 
C) the chaur. 
D) vak lao.

Question 9

Sikhism does not believe in God and is considered an atheistic religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a gurdwara, the doors of peace, livelihood, learning, and grace symbolize:

Accepted Answer

A) the four major life-cycle events recognized by Sikhism. 
B) the "code of conduct" to be followed by all Sikhs. 
C) the four steps of showing devotion to God. 
D) the acceptance of people from all locations and castes. 
A) the four major life-cycle events recognized by Sikhism. 
B) the "code of conduct" to be followed by all Sikhs. 
C) the four steps of showing devotion to God. 
D) the acceptance of people from all locations and castes.

Question 11

What is the name of the steel sword that symbolizes one's defense of the faith and of oppressed people?

Accepted Answer

A) Kachha 
B) Kara 
C) Kanga 
D) Kirpan 
A) Kachha 
B) Kara 
C) Kanga 
D) Kirpan

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Ram Das?

Accepted Answer

A) He established the distinctive dress of the Sikhs. 
B) He made Amritsar the religious center of Sikhism. 
C) He began the compilation of the main Sikh scripture. 
D) He introduced the tradition of hymn singing during worship. 
A) He established the distinctive dress of the Sikhs. 
B) He made Amritsar the religious center of Sikhism. 
C) He began the compilation of the main Sikh scripture. 
D) He introduced the tradition of hymn singing during worship.

Question 13

What important Sikh expression found in the Mul Mantar is repeated everyday by observant Sikhs?

Accepted Answer

A) Ek Onkar 
B) Khalsa 
C) Darbar Sahib 
D) Nam 
A) Ek Onkar 
B) Khalsa 
C) Darbar Sahib 
D) Nam

Question 14

An official who cares for the Sikh scripture book and reads from it is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the Panth. 
B) the chaur. 
C) a granthi. 
D) a chakkar. 
A) the Panth. 
B) the chaur. 
C) a granthi. 
D) a chakkar.

Question 15

Briefly describe Sikh personal ethics and moral rules.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
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Question 16

A Sikh who is a member of the Khalsa wears items of dress and appearance that are collectively known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Panth. 
B) Nam. 
C) Five Ks. 
D) Three Jewels. 
A) Panth. 
B) Nam. 
C) Five Ks. 
D) Three Jewels.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes Amrit?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the initiation into the Khalsa. 
B) It is the devotional singing of hymns. 
C) It is the sword worn by Khalsa members. 
D) It is the simple meal after a Sikh service. 
A) It is the initiation into the Khalsa. 
B) It is the devotional singing of hymns. 
C) It is the sword worn by Khalsa members. 
D) It is the simple meal after a Sikh service.

Question 18

What Sikh festival is celebrated with parades and displays of Sikh martial arts?

Accepted Answer

A) Diwali 
B) Hola Mahalla 
C) Shiva Ratri 
D) Baisakhi 
A) Diwali 
B) Hola Mahalla 
C) Shiva Ratri 
D) Baisakhi

Question 19

The vertical two-edged sword in the khanda symbolizes:

Accepted Answer

A) God's concern for both truth and justice. 
B) one's defense of the Sikh faith. 
C) the unity and eternity of God. 
D) God's all-encompassing spiritual power. 
A) God's concern for both truth and justice. 
B) one's defense of the Sikh faith. 
C) the unity and eternity of God. 
D) God's all-encompassing spiritual power.

Question 20

According to Sikhism, the only way of release from the cycle of reincarnation is through:

Accepted Answer

A) care for the Guru Granth as a granthi. 
B) formal ritual practices and sacrifices. 
C) extensive singing of passages from the Guru Granth. 
D) meditation on the divine Nam. 
A) care for the Guru Granth as a granthi. 
B) formal ritual practices and sacrifices. 
C) extensive singing of passages from the Guru Granth. 
D) meditation on the divine Nam.

In Sikhism, _________ is celebrated as the New Year festival.

Sikhism differs from Hinduism in that Sikhism:

What approximate percent of Sikhs belong to an agricultural caste?

The sayings of Gobind Singh have been collected into a book called the:

The word" Sikh" means:

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Arjan?

Which of the following is true of the Sikh "codes of conduct"?

The simple food served at the end of a Sikh service is called:

Sikhism does not believe in God and is considered an atheistic religion.

In a gurdwara, the doors of peace, livelihood, learning, and grace symbolize:

What is the name of the steel sword that symbolizes one's defense of the faith and of oppressed people?

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Ram Das?

What important Sikh expression found in the Mul Mantar is repeated everyday by observant Sikhs?

An official who cares for the Sikh scripture book and reads from it is called:

Briefly describe Sikh personal ethics and moral rules.

A Sikh who is a member of the Khalsa wears items of dress and appearance that are collectively known as the:

Which of the following best describes Amrit?

What Sikh festival is celebrated with parades and displays of Sikh martial arts?

The vertical two-edged sword in the khanda symbolizes:

According to Sikhism, the only way of release from the cycle of reincarnation is through:

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Exam 6: Encountering Sikhism: The Way of Gods Name

In Sikhism, _________ is celebrated as the New Year festival.

Sikhism differs from Hinduism in that Sikhism:

What approximate percent of Sikhs belong to an agricultural caste?

The sayings of Gobind Singh have been collected into a book called the:

The word" Sikh" means:

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Arjan?

Which of the following is true of the Sikh "codes of conduct"?

The simple food served at the end of a Sikh service is called:

Sikhism does not believe in God and is considered an atheistic religion.

In a gurdwara, the doors of peace, livelihood, learning, and grace symbolize:

What is the name of the steel sword that symbolizes one's defense of the faith and of oppressed people?

Which of the following statements is true of Guru Ram Das?

What important Sikh expression found in the Mul Mantar is repeated everyday by observant Sikhs?

An official who cares for the Sikh scripture book and reads from it is called:

Briefly describe Sikh personal ethics and moral rules.

A Sikh who is a member of the Khalsa wears items of dress and appearance that are collectively known as the:

Which of the following best describes Amrit?

What Sikh festival is celebrated with parades and displays of Sikh martial arts?

The vertical two-edged sword in the khanda symbolizes:

According to Sikhism, the only way of release from the cycle of reincarnation is through:

Beginning Your Study of World Religions

Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life

Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation

Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation

Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord

Encountering Judaism: The Way of Gods People

Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ

Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

Encountering New Religious Movements: Modern Ways to Alternative Meanings

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