What are the holy scriptures of Sikhism?
In this lesson we will learn all about the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the sacred text of Sikhism.
What are the holy scriptures of Sikhism?
In this lesson we will learn all about the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the sacred text of Sikhism.
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- The Guru Granth Sahib as a source of wisdom and authority
- Extracts from the Guru Granth Sahib, appreciating the variety of literary forms
- How the Guru Granth Sahib helps Sikhs to understand how to live and worship
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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
5 Questions
Q1.
Which Guru passed on the Guruship to the Guru Granth Sahib?
Guru Angad
Guru Arjan
Guru Nanak
Q2.
The Guru Granth Sahib was first written in which script?
Arabic
English
Punjabi
Q3.
In many temples, the Guru Granth Sahib has its own room, with a bed.
False
Q4.
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
Q5.
Which Guru first began to collect the writings of previous gurus?
Guru Angand
Guru Hargobind
Guru Nanak