Exam 11: Sikhism

Which was not among the three central teachings of Guru Nanak?

Male initiates into the Khalsa take the surname

The Sikh custom of wearing the kirpan has led to hate crimes against Sikhs in the wake of terrorist attacks. Should Sikhs maintain this custom? Should they publicly explain this tradition? What measures can Sikhs take to maintain their traditions safely?

When the Fifth Guru first compiled Sikh hymns and the poems of Hindu and Muslim saints, the text was called the __________.

__________ and __________ are two beliefs Sikhism shares with Hinduism.

Female initiates into the Khalsa take the surname

The devotional practice of singing or chanting passages from the Sikh scriptures is called __________.

The free community kitchen in which there were no caste distinctions was called the __________.

What is the name of the community of Pure Ones pledged to a special code of personal discipline?

Sikhs today comprise roughly 20% of India's population.

There is tension today between orthodox Sikhs and deras Sikhs over the issue of authority.

The Sikh priestly class is comprised of both men and women.