Exam 11: Sikhism

Sikh communities can be found in the United States and Canada.

In an effort to convert others to their faith, most Sikhs try to assimilate in countries where their communities have immigrated.

What is a kirpan?

Sikhism is a polytheistic religion.

Sikhs oppose war under any circumstance.

From the time of its inception, Sikhism has refused to acknowledge the traditional Indian caste system.

Sikhs traditionally wear five distinctive symbols as marks of their spiritual dedication. First, name the symbols. Then discuss why these distinctive ways of presenting oneself are important to Sikhism. Finally, evaluate the meaning of distinctive religious dress. Can you think of any other examples of distinctive religious garb that is comparable in meaning to that of the Sikhs?

Sikhism was founded around the same time as Christianity.

Uncut hair is important to Sikhs because

The Holy Name of God in Sikhism is referred to as Nam.

How are women regarded in the Sikh tradition? Give specific examples from the reading. How does the Sikh attitude toward women compare with other religious traditions you have studied? What accounts for the differences?

What Sikhs believe about the life of Guru Nanak is based not so much on historic records as on traditional stories about his life.

The Sikh congregation is called a __________.

Sikhism was founded in the area of northern India called __________.

The holy book of Sikhism is now known as the __________.

Khalsa initiates strive to vanquish the five evils of __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.

Who founded Sikhism?

Sikhism reveres ten human gurus

The purported writings of Guru Gobind Singh are called the __________.

In Sikhism, public worship takes place in a building called a __________.