RS- sikhism, yr7

year 7 sikhism topic key words and definitions

what is a follower of sikhism called

sikh/ sikhi

where did sikhism origianate

Punjab

example of denomination in Sikhism?

non-khalsa sikhs

what is the sikh holy book called

Guru Granth Sahib

what is the sikh term for service to others

sewa/ seva

what is an example of a sikh festival

diwali

what does monotheism mean

one god

who founded sikhism

Guru Nanak

what is the symbol of sikhism

khanda

what is the sikh place of worship called

temple (gurduwara)

what is an example of a denomination in sikhism

amritdhari

what is the term given to guru’s kitchen in sikhism

langar

what is the global population of sikhism

27 million

what is a festival associated with a guru’s life called

gurpurb

what is a place of pilgrimage for sikhs

Golden temple

what is the term to describe a spiritual teacher in sikhism

guru

what term do sikhs use for god

waheguru

what does the concept of the 5ks mean in sikhism

reminders of faith

how do sikhs summarise their beliefs about god

mool mantra

what is the goal of a sikhs life

mukti

what do kaur/ singh represent in sikhism

names adopted by many sikhs

name the 5 ks

kirpan

kara

kesh

kanga

kachera

kirpan

a small sword made of iron or steel

kara

bracelet of iron or steel

kesh

uncut hair

kanga

comb for kesh

kachera

an undergarment

what is kahalsa

if you become khalsa, you get a new name: singh for men, kaur for women. after you become one, you wear the 5 ks. they are named after the first 5 sikhs who went into a tent beliving they were going to die for their faith, but came out alive

name 5 Gurus

Guru Arjan, guru har rai, guru amar das, guru gobind singh, guru angad

what is the Guru granth sahib

a collection of the first five guru’s writing in the form of a book

what is langar

it is community kitchen in the gudwara that serves free vegetarian food to anyone who needs it, even if you’re not sikh

what are Guru nanaks 3 principles for all sikhs to live by

1. remember god’s name always

2. earn an honest living

3. share in charity with those who are less fortunate. show generosity and self sacrifice

sewa

the selfless service to others. it is a way of life for many sikhs and is a part of their daily routine

name 3 uses of the mosque

library, prayer, studying

matyr

someone who dies for their religion

atheist

someone who doesn’t believe in any God

Absoloute morality

when your morals are based on fixed ideas of right and wrong

relative morality

when your morals change based on circumstance

utilitarianism

‘greatest good for the greatest amount of people’

incarnate

birth of jesus

liturgy

public service

rehat Maryada

sikh code of conduct

gutka

prayer book of hyms

panj pyare

the blessed ones- the first five men who volunteered to join the khalsa

sacrifice

the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else, regarded as more important or worthy

amrit

sugar that is mixed into water with a sword. it is drunk at the amrit ceremony where people become part of the khalsa

amritdhari

sikhs that show greater commitment to the religion

amrit sanskar

the ceremony you do to become Amritdhari

karah parshad

a sweet dough. blessed food

ahisma

do not harm