Sikh festivals and lifestyle

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following names is given to Sikh women as a symbol of equality?

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Give two ways in which a gurdwara is designed for Sikh worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday.

Explain two reasons why it is important for Sikhs to meditate on the name of God.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Sikh belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Initiation into the Khalsa (Amrit Sanskar) is the most important activity which takes place in the gurdwara.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following describes the palki in a gurdwara?

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Give two reasons why Sikh families hold religious ceremonies for babies.

Explain two contrasting roles of an Akhand Path.

Explain two ways in which Sikhs pray in the home.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Sikh belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Sikhs, remembering events of the past is the most important part of Vaisakhi (Baisakhi).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following is the name for the Sikh community kitchen?

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Give two ways in which a Sikh can fulfil the duty of Nam Japna.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Divali is celebrated by Sikhs.

Explain two features of the gurdwara which are important for Sikh worship.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Sikh belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Sikhs, the most important celebration is the gurpurb for Guru Nanak’s birthday.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following is a Sikh gurpurb?

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Give two roles of the gurdwara within the Sikh community.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Sikhs perform sewa in the langar.

Explain two reasons why Divali is an important festival in Sikhism.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Sikh belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Sikhs, it is important to go through the Amrit Sanskar ceremony (initiation into the Khalsa).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following is not one of the 5Ks?

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Give two reasons why the names Kaur and Singh are important in Sikhism.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Sikhs can fulfil the duty to meditate on the name of God (Nam Japna) in their daily lives.

Explain two reasons why historical gurdwaras, including the Golden Temple, are still important to Sikhs today.

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‘Birth ceremonies are not important for Sikhs today.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following is the name of the ceremony in which a Sikh becomes a member of the Khalsa?

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Give two religious features inside a gurdwara.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) is celebrated by Sikhs.

Explain two reasons why an Akhand Path is important to Sikhs.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Sikh belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Sikhs, the most important worship takes place at the gurdwara.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.