How do Sikhs express their faith today?

In this lesson we will learn about some of the different ways that Sikhs express their faith today. We'll take a look at a Vaisakhi festival from Vancouver, and hear from Simran, an 11 year old Sikh from the UK.

How do Sikhs express their faith today?

In this lesson we will learn about some of the different ways that Sikhs express their faith today. We'll take a look at a Vaisakhi festival from Vancouver, and hear from Simran, an 11 year old Sikh from the UK.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Examples of the diverse lived experiences of Sikhs
  2. The Sikh communities within the United Kingdom

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many entrances are there to a Gurdwara?
Correct answer: Four.
One.
Three.
Two.
Q2.
Where is the Guru Granth Sahib kept during the day?
Correct answer: In the Divan Hall.
In the the Sach Khand.
Q3.
You have to pay to eat food in the Langar. True or false?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q4.
What does sewa mean?
cooking for other people.
Correct answer: selfless service to the community.
Q5.
Why do people put money in the Golak?
To donate to members of the community.
Correct answer: To support the Langar and the Gurdwara.

5 Questions

Q1.
What is the Sikh word which means 'free meal', where everyone is welcome?
Caste
Guru
Ik
Correct answer: Langar
Q2.
How many days did Nanak disappear for after entering the river?
1 day
Correct answer: 3 days
40 days
7 days
Q3.
The festival of Vaisakhi celebrates the birth of the Khalsa in 1699
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which aspect of Sikhism was especially important to Simran?
Being able to visit new places.
Correct answer: People helping each other and showing equality.
The clothes that Sikhs sometimes wear.
The food!
Q5.
Which Guru was responsible for building the Golden Temple?
Guru Angad
Correct answer: Guru Arjan
Guru Hargobind
Guru Nanak

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