Exam 13: Sikhism-The Way of the Guru

In addition to the emergence of Sikh traditionalism in India, more moderate forms of Sikhism have enjoyed a resurgence outside India, including in __________.

A principal symbol of Sikh compassion is the langar, which is a __________.

Using the "framework for understanding" religious worldviews developed in Chapter 1, describe the Sikh worldview.

Demonstrate the ways in which Sikhism reflects, but also departs from, the dimensions of the shared South Asian worldview. (See Chapter 3 for a description of that worldview.)

The distinguishing marks of the military fraternity known as the khalsa ("the pure") include __________.

What parallels do you see between the Sufi and Hindu worldviews?

Why did Sikhism arise at the time and place when it did? What correctives did it make to the religious traditions in which it arose?

Sikhs stress the __________ of all humans.

According to Sikh teaching, in the present evil age the best spiritual path is __________.

What are the "Five Ks," and why are they important to the Singhs?

The vast majority of Sikhs still live in Delhi, India and the __________ region of northwest India.

The Sikh Scripture is composed mostly of __________ written by Nanak and other gurus.

Sikhism developed out of the amalgamation of teachings drawn from __________.

When a Sikh ceremonial meal is held, it must be opened to __________.

Describe and discuss the significance of the eleventh Sikh guru.

The current spiritual leader of Sikhism is __________.