Chapter 7 Multiple-Choice Self-Quiz (Level 1)

. In Sikhism, the term "Guru" is used in three ways; which of the following is not one of them?

The title of Nanak and his successors

The title of the sacred text

A name for God

A teacher in a religious school for Sikh children

. The Adi Granth was composed in a variety of languages, most prevalently

Arabic.

Persian.

Punjabi.

Sanskrit.

. Sikhism teaches that the ultimate purpose of life is

to attain mukti (spiritual liberation).

to go to heaven after death.

to leave the world a better place.

to raise children and help to fortify the Sikh community.

. Which of the following is not one of the Five Ks?

A small comb worn in the hair, a reminder of cleanliness

A steel wristlet, affirming constant connectedness with God

A sword, a sign of devotion to truth and to the defense of just causes

A turban, indicating allegiance to the Sikh community

. Guru Gobind Singh

is traditionally depicted as a worldly prince, ever ready for battle.

died at the hand of an assassin.

is revered as the greatest Guru after Nanak.

All of the above

. The total population of Sikhs in the world today is approximately

2 million.

5 million.

25 million.

54 million.

. Challenges to Sikhs living outside of the homeland who strive to maintain traditional ways include

laws requiring the wearing of a helmet when driving a motorcycle.

work schedules that inhibit the practice of praying on five occasions throughout the day.

lack of easily accessible kosher food.

unwillingness of most non-Sikhs to convert to Sikhism, even though Sikhs are required to strive to increase their numbers.

. Technically speaking, a gurdwara is any building that

faces toward Amritsar in northwestern India.

has four doors.

was constructed during the period of the historical Gurus.

contains a copy of the Adi Granth.

. For Sikhs, the turban

is tied in whatever way the wearer finds simplest.

may indicate regional, political, or religious affiliation by its style and color.

is generally considered to be uncomfortable, too hot in the summer and not warm enough in the winter.

is commonly worn by women.

. Three guiding principles of Sikh life are

love, forgiveness, and charity.

self-awareness, self-reliance, and selflessness.

freedom, prosperity, and community.

worship, work, and charity.

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