EWS 431

Lin

Sikhism

1. What was the historical background that led to the creation of Sikhism?

2. Who were the ten gurus and what were some of the important contributions they made to Sikhism? What divine attribute is associated with each of them? See:

http://www.sikhnet.com/s/SikhIntro

3. What are the main principles of Sikhism? See:

http://www.sivanandadlshq.org/religions/sikhism.htm#main

4. Identify the following:

a. Japji

b. Khalsa

c. Guru Granth Sahib, Gurumukhi

d. The Five KÕs (identify each one and their respective meanings)

e. Guru NanakÕs Teaching on the Way of Life. See:

http://www.sikhnet.com/s/SikhIntro

f. Amrit

g. Langar

h. Singh and Kaur