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Where did Hinduism begin?
India
How old is Hinduism?
One of the oldest religions in the world
How many gods are in Hinduism?
Many gods representing different parts of the supreme power
Who are the three main gods in Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
What is Brahman?
The one universal God or spirit in Hinduism
What is worship called in Hinduism?
Puja
Where do Hindus worship?
Mandir
What is a Murti?
A sacred image of a Hindu god or goddess
What is the Om symbol?
Represents Brahman (supreme spirit)
What does the Hindu Swastika represent?
Good fortune and the arms of Brahma
What are the Hindu sacred texts called?
Vedas
What language are the Vedas written in?
Sanskrit
What are two major Hindu festivals?
Diwali and Holi
What is Diwali?
Celebration of Rama and Sita's return; festival of lights
What is Holi?
Festival of colours celebrating the defeat of Holika
What is Samsara?
The cycle of life, death, and rebirth
What is Atman?
The soul in Hinduism
What is Karma?
Actions in life that affect rebirth
What is Moksha?
Liberation from samsara, union with Brahman
Where did Sikhism begin?
Punjab region of India
Who is the Sikh God?
Waheguru
Who founded Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
How many Gurus were there in Sikhism?
10 human Gurus, plus Guru Granth Sahib (scripture)
What is a Gurdwara?
A Sikh place of worship
What is Langar?
A free community kitchen in a Gurdwara
What is the Sikh holy book?
Guru Granth Sahib
What does the Khanda symbol represent?
One God, justice, and unity
What are the Five Ks?
Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kachera, Kirpan
What is Kesh?
Uncut hair
What is Kara?
Steel bangle
What is Kanga?
Wooden comb
What is Kachera?
Special undergarments
What is Kirpan?
Ceremonial sword
What is Vaisakhi?
Sikh New Year and founding of the Khalsa
What is Samsara in Sikhism?
Cycle of life, death, rebirth (like in Hinduism)
What is Mukti?
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth, union with Waheguru
How many life forms do Sikhs believe exist?
8.4 million different life forms