Question 1

What is symbolized in Sikhism by the two swords, first donned by Guru Hargobind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wisdom and strength 
B)  The requirement of all Sikhs to bear arms 
C)  Justice and equality 
D)  The martyrdoms of the Gurus 
E)  One temporal and the other spiritual authority 
A)  Wisdom and strength 
B)  The requirement of all Sikhs to bear arms 
C)  Justice and equality 
D)  The martyrdoms of the Gurus 
E)  One temporal and the other spiritual authority

Question 2

With what North Indian spiritual tradition did Guru Nanak share much in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shramana 
B)  Vaishnava 
C)  Sant 
D)  Sufi 
E)  Tamil 
A)  Shramana 
B)  Vaishnava 
C)  Sant 
D)  Sufi 
E)  Tamil

Question 3

What is a Sikh place of worship called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kirtan 
B)  Gurdwara 
C)  Panth 
D)  Stupa 
E)  Gurmukh 
A)  Kirtan 
B)  Gurdwara 
C)  Panth 
D)  Stupa 
E)  Gurmukh

Question 4

Due to Operation Blue Star, the Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi was exiled to London.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Women have always been considered equal to men in Sikhism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Adi Granth, the Sikh sacred scripture, means "Good News."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which term refers to the "reader" and custodian of the Adi Granth, who is present in every gurdwara?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sadhu 
B)  Japji 
C)  Kes-dhari 
D)  Granthi 
E)  Guru 
A)  Sadhu 
B)  Japji 
C)  Kes-dhari 
D)  Granthi 
E)  Guru

Question 8

What major Sikh institutions did Guru Nanak establish, and how are they representative of Sikh ethics on the whole?

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should outlin

Question 9

How many vows are there between the bride and groom at a Sikh wedding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
E)  Six 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
E)  Six

Question 10

What were the significant changes introduced to Sikh tradition by Guru Gobind Singh?

Accepted Answer

Gobind Singh created the Khalsa, a speci

Question 11

Soba Singh was a skilled oil painter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The langar meal requires men and women to eat separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the amrit sanskar within the context of the Sikh tradition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wedding ceremony 
B)  Funeral rites 
C)  Khalsa initiation ceremony 
D)  Last prayer in the evening 
E)  Sweet drink at communal meal 
A)  Wedding ceremony 
B)  Funeral rites 
C)  Khalsa initiation ceremony 
D)  Last prayer in the evening 
E)  Sweet drink at communal meal

Question 14

What is the Khalsa in the Sikh tradition?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Sikh sacred text 
B)  The list of honoured Sikhs who have been martyred since the time of Guru Arjan 
C)  The communal meal provided free of charge to the general community 
D)  Order oh loyal Sikhs bound by a common identity and discipline 
E)  The central temple found in Amritsar in the midst of a lake 
A)  The Sikh sacred text 
B)  The list of honoured Sikhs who have been martyred since the time of Guru Arjan 
C)  The communal meal provided free of charge to the general community 
D)  Order oh loyal Sikhs bound by a common identity and discipline 
E)  The central temple found in Amritsar in the midst of a lake

Question 15

What does Kes (unshorn hair) symbolically indicate for the Sikh community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spirituality and saintliness 
B)  Divine grace, dignity and courage 
C)  Order and discipline 
D)  Moral restrain 
E)  Allegiance to the Guru 
A)  Spirituality and saintliness 
B)  Divine grace, dignity and courage 
C)  Order and discipline 
D)  Moral restrain 
E)  Allegiance to the Guru

Question 16

What "sanctified" sweet, rich paste of flour, sugar, and butter is distributed in Sikh services following the Vak ("Saying")?

Accepted Answer

A)  Langar 
B)  Karah prashad 
C)  Sugar-dough 
D)  Mul Mantar 
E)  Chauri 
A)  Langar 
B)  Karah prashad 
C)  Sugar-dough 
D)  Mul Mantar 
E)  Chauri

Question 17

When are the "ambrosial hours" in the Sikh tradition?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 a.m. – 6 a.m. 
B)  5 a.m. – 7 a.m. 
C)  6 a.m. – 9 a.m. 
D)  Noon – 2 p.m. 
E)  Hour or two before bedtime 
A)  3 a.m. – 6 a.m. 
B)  5 a.m. – 7 a.m. 
C)  6 a.m. – 9 a.m. 
D)  Noon – 2 p.m. 
E)  Hour or two before bedtime

Question 18

The standard text of the Adi Granth is 1,430 pages with exact same material on every page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which Guru advanced equality of women in Sikhism by abolishing the wearing of the veil and the practice of sati?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angad 
B)  Gobind Singh 
C)  Har Rai 
D)  Ram Das 
E)  Amar Das 
A)  Angad 
B)  Gobind Singh 
C)  Har Rai 
D)  Ram Das 
E)  Amar Das

Question 20

Whom did Guru Nanak name as his successor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ramdass 
B)  Har Rai 
C)  Ranjit Singh 
D)  Angad 
E)  Gobind Singh 
A)  Ramdass 
B)  Har Rai 
C)  Ranjit Singh 
D)  Angad 
E)  Gobind Singh

What is symbolized in Sikhism by the two swords, first donned by Guru Hargobind?

With what North Indian spiritual tradition did Guru Nanak share much in common?

What is a Sikh place of worship called?

Due to Operation Blue Star, the Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi was exiled to London.

Women have always been considered equal to men in Sikhism.

The Adi Granth, the Sikh sacred scripture, means "Good News."

Which term refers to the "reader" and custodian of the Adi Granth, who is present in every gurdwara?

What major Sikh institutions did Guru Nanak establish, and how are they representative of Sikh ethics on the whole?

How many vows are there between the bride and groom at a Sikh wedding?

What were the significant changes introduced to Sikh tradition by Guru Gobind Singh?

Soba Singh was a skilled oil painter.

The langar meal requires men and women to eat separately.

What is the amrit sanskar within the context of the Sikh tradition?

What is the Khalsa in the Sikh tradition?

What does Kes (unshorn hair) symbolically indicate for the Sikh community?

What "sanctified" sweet, rich paste of flour, sugar, and butter is distributed in Sikh services following the Vak ("Saying")?

When are the "ambrosial hours" in the Sikh tradition?

The standard text of the Adi Granth is 1,430 pages with exact same material on every page.

Which Guru advanced equality of women in Sikhism by abolishing the wearing of the veil and the practice of sati?

Whom did Guru Nanak name as his successor?

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Exam 8: Sikh Traditions

What is symbolized in Sikhism by the two swords, first donned by Guru Hargobind?

With what North Indian spiritual tradition did Guru Nanak share much in common?

What is a Sikh place of worship called?

Due to Operation Blue Star, the Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi was exiled to London.

Women have always been considered equal to men in Sikhism.

The Adi Granth, the Sikh sacred scripture, means "Good News."

Which term refers to the "reader" and custodian of the Adi Granth, who is present in every gurdwara?

What major Sikh institutions did Guru Nanak establish, and how are they representative of Sikh ethics on the whole?

How many vows are there between the bride and groom at a Sikh wedding?

What were the significant changes introduced to Sikh tradition by Guru Gobind Singh?

Soba Singh was a skilled oil painter.

The langar meal requires men and women to eat separately.

What is the amrit sanskar within the context of the Sikh tradition?

What is the Khalsa in the Sikh tradition?

What does Kes (unshorn hair) symbolically indicate for the Sikh community?

What "sanctified" sweet, rich paste of flour, sugar, and butter is distributed in Sikh services following the Vak ("Saying")?

When are the "ambrosial hours" in the Sikh tradition?

The standard text of the Adi Granth is 1,430 pages with exact same material on every page.

Which Guru advanced equality of women in Sikhism by abolishing the wearing of the veil and the practice of sati?

Whom did Guru Nanak name as his successor?

About Religion

Indigenous Traditions

Religions of Late Antiquity

Jewish Traditions

Christian Traditions

Muslim Traditions

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