Sikh beliefs about the nature of human life

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following describes the Mool Mantra?

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Give two reasons why Sewa (service to others) is important in Sikhism.

Explain two ways in which belief in God’s relationship with creation influences Sikhs today.

Explain two teachings from the Sikh holy book about the equality of all.

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

‘For Sikhs, it is not difficult to achieve mukti (liberation).’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not a barrier to mukti?

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Give two ways that Sikhs can carry out sewa.

Explain two ways in which belief in the equality of women with men influences Sikhism today.

Explain two Sikh beliefs about the elimination of pride or ego (haumai).

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

‘The Sangat’s most important role is to support its religious community in their religious beliefs.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the word for selfless service to others?

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Give two reasons why karma is an important belief for Sikhs.

Explain two ways in which belief in the idea of equality as shown in the life of Guru Gobind Singh influences Sikhs today.

Explain two Sikh beliefs about being manmukh (man-centred).

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

‘Truthful living is the most important Sikh virtue.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following was the first Sikh Guru?

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Give two of the Sikh virtues.

Explain two ways in which belief in mukti (liberation from rebirth) influences Sikhs today.

Explain two Sikh beliefs about God which are included in the Mool Mantra.

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

‘The lives of the Gurus teach Sikhs all they need to know about equality.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the Sikh word for the religious community?

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Give two ways in which Sikhs show their belief in equality today.

Explain two ways in which belief in God as Creator influences Sikhs today.

Explain two Sikh teachings about the barriers to mukti (liberation).

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

‘For Sikhs, the only purpose of human life is to unite with God.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the meaning of the term ‘mukti’?

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Give two reasons why the Sangat (religious community) is important for Sikhs.

Explain two ways in which belief in the idea of equality shown in the life of Guru Nanak influences Sikhs today.

Explain two Sikh teachings about sewa.

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

‘For Sikhs in the modern world, it is too difficult to be gurmukh (God-centred) all the time.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]