What are the 5 Ks of Sikhism?
In this lesson we will learn all about the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh. We'll learn how the Sikh Khalsa (or community) was created at the festival of Vaisakhi, and what the 5 Ks stand for, including some of the most important items for Sikhs to carry and wear.
What are the 5 Ks of Sikhism?
In this lesson we will learn all about the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh. We'll learn how the Sikh Khalsa (or community) was created at the festival of Vaisakhi, and what the 5 Ks stand for, including some of the most important items for Sikhs to carry and wear.
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- The five Ks of Sikhism and what they represent: Kesh: (uncut hair)
- Kara: (a steel bracelet)
- Kanga: (a wooden comb)
- Kaccha: also spelt, Kachh, Kachera (cotton underwear)
- Kirpan: (steel sword)
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the Sikh word which means 'free meal', where everyone is welcome?
Caste
Guru
Ik
Q2.
What does martyr mean?
Someone who changes their beliefs.
Someone who fights for their beliefs.
Someone who tries to convert others to their beliefs.
Q3.
Which Guru was responsible for building the Golden Temple?
Guru Angad
Guru Hargobind
Guru Nanak
Q4.
Sikhism is a religion of peace, but Sikhs learnt to fight after being constantly attacked. Which of these rules did Guru Hargobind set out for Sikh warfare.
Never kill an enemy.
Only take property from enemies you defeated.
Wars should only last for one week.
Q5.
Who was the second Guru?
Guru Arjan
Guru Hargobind
Guru Nanak
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a kirpan?
A steel bracelet
A wooden comb
Cotton underwear
Q2.
When was the festival of Vaisakhi?
1505
1800
1999
Q3.
What is the name of the sugar and water mix sprinkled on Sikhs hair and eyes when they enter the Khalsa?
Kachera
Panj Pyare
Singh
Q4.
The Golden Temple was originally completed by which Guru?
Guru Angad
Guru Hargobind
Guru Nanak
Q5.
What does Singh translate as?
Brother
Peace
Pure