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Sikhism Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the basics of the Sikh religion.

A multiple-choice quiz by Taylor7AT. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Taylor7AT

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,389

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4719

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Sikh religion originate? Hint

Sri Lanka

Punjab

Bangladesh

Tamil Nadu

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do Sikhs call God? Hint

Waheguru

Sahib

Guru

Nanak

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the name Sikh mean? Hint

teacher

learner

holy man

wonderful

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the Sikh holy book called? Hint

Guru Granth

Guru Sahib Granth

Guru Sahib

Guru Granth Sahib

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Sikhs wear special symbols of their faith. They are known as the what? Hint

5 Ks

5 Ts

4 Ks

4 Ts

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is 'kesh'? Hint

uncut hair

a silver bangle

the turban

a special comb for hair

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which male Sikhs usually wear full turbans? Hint

all men and boys

Amritdhari men

only male infants

only the very religious men

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Gurdwara? Hint

the religious leader of a district

holy book

place of worship

proper name for the turban

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Gurdwara mean? Hint

Guru's door

Guru's word

Guru's book

Guru's man

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the practice in which all Sikhs eat together, as well as that of the room where it takes place? Hint

Adi Granth

nishan sahib

langar

takht

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Sikh religion originate?

Answer: Punjab

The religion began in the region of the Punjab (located in modern-day India and Pakistan) during the 15th Century, but now Sikhs live all over the world.

2. What do Sikhs call God?

Answer: Waheguru

Waheguru means 'Wonderful Lord'. A guru is a special religious teacher. Guru Nanak was the first Sikh Guru.

3. What does the name Sikh mean?

Answer: learner

Sikhs think of themselves as learners or disciples.

4. What is the Sikh holy book called?

Answer: Guru Granth Sahib

Granth means a large book, and Sahib is a word of respect.

5. The Sikhs wear special symbols of their faith. They are known as the what?

Answer: 5 Ks

The five Ks are kesh, kangha, kacchha, kara and kirpan. In English, these refer to uncut hair, a comb, special underwear, a bracelet, and a small knife.

6. What is 'kesh'?

Answer: uncut hair

Guru Nanak said that hair should be allowed to grow naturally and not be cut. It must be combed at least twice a day, and is usually held in place with the kangha, a small wooden comb.

7. Which male Sikhs usually wear full turbans?

Answer: Amritdhari men

Most boys wear a thin headcovering, but don't wear the full turban until they get a bit older and are baptized into their full identities as Sikhs, becoming Amritdhari. Many Amritdhari Sikh women also wear Turbans.

8. What is the Gurdwara?

Answer: place of worship

It means 'Guru's Door' - in other words, the house of God.

9. What does Gurdwara mean?

Answer: Guru's door

10. What is the name of the practice in which all Sikhs eat together, as well as that of the room where it takes place?

Answer: langar

The langar shows that all Sikhs are equal. The Nishan Sahib is the flag bearing the Sikh symbol. Adi Granth is another name for the Guru Granth Sahib, and Takht is the platform with a throne, where the Guru Granth Sahib sits.

Source: Author Taylor7AT

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