Sikhism Key Beliefs: Nature of Human Life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What does Sikhism teach about men and women?
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What does Sikhism teach about men and women?
That they are equal in the eyes of Waheguru — both can achieve mukti, lead prayers, join the Khalsa and perform sewa.
The Guru Granth Sahib teaches on gender equality: 'From woman, man is ______... Why call her bad?'
The Guru Granth Sahib teaches on gender equality: 'From woman, man is born... Why call her bad?'
What did Guru Nanak proclaim after his religious experience at the river?
'God is neither Hindu nor Muslim, and the path I follow is God's'.
What did Guru Nanak introduce to show the oneness of humanity?
The langar — a free kitchen where everyone eats together regardless of caste, class or gender.
Which system did Guru Nanak reject?
The caste system — he taught that spiritual worth is based on actions, not birth.
How did Guru Amar Das show belief in gender equality?
He appointed 52 women missionaries to spread the message of Sikhism.
Why did Guru Arjan Dev build the Golden Temple with four doors?
To symbolise that people from all backgrounds are welcome.
Define the Guru Granth Sahib (as Guru).
The eternal Guru of the Sikhs — the holy scripture, a compilation of hymns (shabads).
Which Guru declared the Guru Granth Sahib the eternal Guru?
Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Guru).
What names do Sikh men and women take, and why?
Men take Singh (lion) and women Kaur (princess), to remove caste or family identity and show spiritual equality.
True or False?
In a gurdwara, men and women sit separately and the rich get better seats.
False.
There is no separate seating — men and women, rich and poor, all worship together as equals.
The Guru Granth Sahib includes hymns from ______ and Muslim saints, showing religious tolerance.
The Guru Granth Sahib includes hymns from Hindu and Muslim saints, showing religious tolerance.
How does the langar show equality today?
Everyone is welcome regardless of religion, caste or status, and sits and eats together as equals.
According to the Guru Granth Sahib, what is spiritual progress based on?
Actions and devotion, not birth (caste).
Define the oneness of humanity.
The Sikh belief that all people are equal, as all are created by the one God (Waheguru).
Define sewa.
Selfless service — helping others without expecting anything in return.
What are the three types of sewa?
Tan (physical service)
Man (mental service)
Dhan (material service)
Define Tan (sewa).
Physical service — using the body to help others, e.g. cooking in the langar or cleaning the gurdwara.
Define Dhan (sewa).
Material service — giving money or possessions, e.g. donating to charity.
What is Man (mental service)?
Using the mind or skills to support others, e.g. teaching or reading the Guru Granth Sahib.
Why is sewa important to Sikhs?
It shows equality and humility, is a way of serving Waheguru, and helps a Sikh become gurmukh.
True or False?
Sikhs perform sewa in order to receive a reward.
False.
Sewa is done without expecting anything in return.
Performing sewa helps a Sikh become more ______ rather than manmukh.
Performing sewa helps a Sikh become more gurmukh rather than manmukh.
Give an example of sewa at the gurdwara.
Cooking and serving in the langar, cleaning, or washing dishes.
The Guru Granth Sahib teaches that one who performs selfless service without thought of reward shall attain ______.
The Guru Granth Sahib teaches that one who performs selfless service without thought of reward shall attain liberation.
Define sangat (Sat sangat).
The 'true congregation' — the community of Sikhs who meet and worship in the gurdwara in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.
What does the sangat do together?
Sing hymns (kirtan), meditate on God's name (Nam Japna), and listen to musicians (ragis).
Who originated the sangat?
Guru Nanak, who founded the first community of Sikhs.
Define ragis.
The musicians who play at the gurdwara during worship.
What did Guru Nanak reject when forming the sangat?
The caste system — he taught the oneness of humanity, inviting all regardless of caste, religion or gender.
Name two roles of the sangat today.
Providing a community, worshipping together, running the gurdwara, teaching Punjabi, giving financial support, and performing sewa.
True or False?
The sangat can only form inside a gurdwara.
False.
It can form anywhere in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, though it mainly takes place in the gurdwara.
Being part of the sangat is essential for moving through the five stages of ______ (the Five Khands).
Being part of the sangat is essential for moving through the five stages of liberation (the Five Khands).
Why is being in the sangat important for a Sikh's spiritual journey?
It helps Sikhs develop spiritually and become more gurmukh, and reflects the oneness of humanity.
In the sangat, members of different ______ sat next to one another — something many had not done before.
In the sangat, members of different castes sat next to one another — something many had not done before.
In whose presence does the sangat worship?
The Guru Granth Sahib.
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