Sikhism

Description: Sikhism Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About the Sikh Religion
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is considered the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Gobind Singh

  3. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  4. Guru Arjan Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Nanak is recognized as the founder of Sikhism, and his teachings form the basis of the Sikh faith.

What are the three main pillars of Sikhism?

  1. Naam Japna (Meditation), Kirat Karna (Honest Work), Vand Chakna (Sharing with Others)

  2. Naam Japna (Meditation), Kirat Karna (Honest Work), Seva (Selfless Service)

  3. Naam Japna (Meditation), Simran (Remembrance of God), Seva (Selfless Service)

  4. Naam Japna (Meditation), Kirat Karna (Honest Work), Simran (Remembrance of God)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main pillars of Sikhism are Naam Japna (Meditation), Kirat Karna (Honest Work), and Vand Chakna (Sharing with Others).

What are the Five Ks of Sikhism?

  1. Kesh (Uncut Hair), Kangha (Comb), Kara (Steel Bracelet), Kirpan (Sword), Kachera (Short Pants)

  2. Kesh (Uncut Hair), Kangha (Comb), Kara (Steel Bracelet), Kirpan (Sword), Khanda (Double-Edged Sword)

  3. Kesh (Uncut Hair), Kangha (Comb), Kara (Steel Bracelet), Kirpan (Sword), Katar (Dagger)

  4. Kesh (Uncut Hair), Kangha (Comb), Kara (Steel Bracelet), Kirpan (Sword), Keski (Turban)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Five Ks of Sikhism are Kesh (Uncut Hair), Kangha (Comb), Kara (Steel Bracelet), Kirpan (Sword), and Kachera (Short Pants).

What is the holy book of Sikhism?

  1. Adi Granth

  2. Dasam Granth

  3. Guru Granth Sahib

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The holy book of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib, which is considered the living Guru of the Sikhs.

Which Sikh Guru was martyred by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb?

  1. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  2. Guru Gobind Singh

  3. Guru Arjan Dev

  4. Guru Nanak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam.

What is the name of the Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak?

  1. Gurpurab

  2. Diwali

  3. Lohri

  4. Vaisakhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurpurab is the Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Which Sikh Guru established the Khalsa, the Sikh military order?

  1. Guru Gobind Singh

  2. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  3. Guru Arjan Dev

  4. Guru Nanak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa, the Sikh military order, in 1699.

What is the name of the Sikh temple?

  1. Gurdwara

  2. Mandir

  3. Mosque

  4. Church


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh temple is called a Gurdwara.

What is the name of the Sikh prayer?

  1. Ardas

  2. Kirtan

  3. Simran

  4. Naam Japna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh prayer is called Ardas.

What is the name of the Sikh religious symbol?

  1. Khanda

  2. Kara

  3. Kirpan

  4. Kesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh religious symbol is the Khanda, which consists of a double-edged sword, a circle, and two crossed swords.

What is the name of the Sikh community kitchen?

  1. Langar

  2. Prasad

  3. Bhandara

  4. Annadanam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh community kitchen is called Langar.

What is the name of the Sikh religious text that contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus?

  1. Adi Granth

  2. Dasam Granth

  3. Guru Granth Sahib

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sikh religious text that contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus is the Guru Granth Sahib.

What is the name of the Sikh festival that celebrates the harvest?

  1. Vaisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Lohri

  4. Gurpurab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh festival that celebrates the harvest is Vaisakhi.

What is the name of the Sikh martial art?

  1. Gatka

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Silambam

  4. Kung Fu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh martial art is called Gatka.

What is the name of the Sikh religious leader?

  1. Guru

  2. Mahant

  3. Pandit

  4. Imam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh religious leader is called a Guru.

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