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An important Sikh belief is that all people are equal.

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Discover the basics of Sikhism, a religion that teaches equality, sharing and remembering God through the example of Guru Nanak and the Gurus who followed him.

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Fascinating Fact:

Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak and nine other Gurus. The Gurus taught people to live honestly and kindly.

In KS2 Religious Education, you learn how Sikhism began and how Sikhs live today. Pupils explore Sikh beliefs about one God, equality, service to others, and community worship in the gurdwara.

  • Guru: In Sikhism, a spiritual teacher who guides people towards God and truthful living.
  • Gurdwara: A Sikh place of worship where people pray, sing hymns and share food in the langar.
  • Guru Granth Sahib: The Sikh holy book, treated with great respect and read during services.
What do Sikhs believe in KS2 religious education?

In KS2 RE, Sikhs are taught as believing in one God, equality of all people, honest work, sharing with others and remembering God through prayer and service.

What happens in a Sikh gurdwara for children?

In a gurdwara, children and adults remove their shoes, cover their heads, listen to readings from the Guru Granth Sahib, sing hymns and share a free meal called langar.

Who was Guru Nanak in Sikhism?

Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He was born in the Punjab region and taught that everyone is equal and should remember God by serving others.

1 .
Who is the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Nanak
Gurdwara
Guru Khalsa Panth
Sikhism was founded around the beginning of the 16th century by Guru Nanak
2 .
Which name given to all Sikh girls means 'Princess'?
Karaj
Karam
Kaur
Kirpa
Sometimes it is the middle name, rather than the last name
3 .
What name is given to all Sikh boys?
Sunil
Kaur
Guru
Singh
Singh means 'Lion' and is a reminder of courage
4 .
When Sikhs gather for worship, who leads?
A priest
A rabbi
Any Sikh man or woman
Any adult male
Sikhs believe no person is above another
5 .
What would be found in a Gurdwara?
The Guru Granth Sahib
A welcome for visitors of any religion
Food
All of the above
Every Gurdwara has a free kitchen
6 .
Which one of these is an important Sikh belief?
Objects such as statues, incense and candles are essential in worship
Only Sikhs can find God
To find God, people must focus on themselves
All people are equal
Sikhs believe that everyone is equal and has access to God, that objects and rituals are not necessary to worship and that God can be found through worship, contemplation and love
7 .
The five articles of the Sikh faith are known as the Five Ks. Which one of the following is not one of the Five Ks?
Good deeds
Cleanliness
Fasting
Protection
The Five Ks are: Kesh (spirituality symbolised by not cutting hair), Kanga (the comb symbolising cleanliness), Kara (the bracelet symbolising good deeds), Kirpan (a small sword to symbolise protection of others) and Kaccha (a soldier's short which represent discipline). Unlike the followers of many other religions, Sikhs do not fast
8 .
Which book is seen by Sikhs as a living Guru?
Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Gobind Singh
Gurdwara
Guru Khalsa Panth
Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh scripture and is unusual among sacred books for containing the writings of people who taught other faiths
9 .
How many gods do Sikhs worship?
One God
One god and one goddess
Twelve gods
More than twenty gods
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion - Sikhs believe in one God
10 .
Where do Sikhs gather to worship?
At church
In a Gurdwara
At a shrine
In a cathedral
It is customary for Sikhs to take off their shoes before entering a Gurdwara
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Sikhism

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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