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What is the name of the holiest place in Sikhism?
What is the name of the holiest place in Sikhism?
- Akal Takht
- Both A and B (correct)
- Golden Temple
- Harmandir Sahib
Sikhism believes in the existence of multiple Gods.
Sikhism believes in the existence of multiple Gods.
False (B)
What are the five physical symbols worn by initiated Sikhs called?
What are the five physical symbols worn by initiated Sikhs called?
The Five Ks
Sikhism believes in the concept of ______, where actions in this life determine one's future lives.
Sikhism believes in the concept of ______, where actions in this life determine one's future lives.
Match the Sikh symbol with its description:
Match the Sikh symbol with its description:
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Sikhism and Hinduism?
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Sikhism and Hinduism?
The Sikh Gurus are considered spiritual guides and teachers.
The Sikh Gurus are considered spiritual guides and teachers.
What is the term for the purified and reconstituted Sikh community?
What is the term for the purified and reconstituted Sikh community?
According to Sikhism, people of different religions can achieve salvation while remaining dedicated to their own faith.
According to Sikhism, people of different religions can achieve salvation while remaining dedicated to their own faith.
What is the main motivation for humans according to Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
What is the main motivation for humans according to Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
What does the quote from Bhagat Kabir, 'False is he, who reflects not on them', suggest about attaining truth?
What does the quote from Bhagat Kabir, 'False is he, who reflects not on them', suggest about attaining truth?
The Golden Temple at Amritsar is the most sacred shrine of the Sikh religion, and ______ are allowed to visit and enter it.
The Golden Temple at Amritsar is the most sacred shrine of the Sikh religion, and ______ are allowed to visit and enter it.
Match the following Sikh Gurus with their teachings:
Match the following Sikh Gurus with their teachings:
Which of the following is NOT a belief of Sikhism?
Which of the following is NOT a belief of Sikhism?
Sikhism requires women to wear veils.
Sikhism requires women to wear veils.
According to the quote from Guru Arjan Dev, what is the significance of the Golden Temple?
According to the quote from Guru Arjan Dev, what is the significance of the Golden Temple?
Sikhism believes in a priestly class.
Sikhism believes in a priestly class.
What does the Ashrama Dharma theory suggest?
What does the Ashrama Dharma theory suggest?
Sikhism believes that God is our _____, _____, _____, and _____.
Sikhism believes that God is our _____, _____, _____, and _____.
What is Hukam in Sikhism, and how is it similar to the concept in Islam?
What is Hukam in Sikhism, and how is it similar to the concept in Islam?
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Sikhism and Islam?
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Sikhism and Islam?
Sikhism believes that the Vedas and Muslim books are false.
Sikhism believes that the Vedas and Muslim books are false.
Match the following Sikh Gurus with their corresponding teachings:
Match the following Sikh Gurus with their corresponding teachings:
How does Sikhism differ from Islam in terms of the concept of a Holy War?
How does Sikhism differ from Islam in terms of the concept of a Holy War?
According to Taoism, what is the 'One'?
According to Taoism, what is the 'One'?
Taoism believes in the existence of an omnipotent being beyond the cosmos.
Taoism believes in the existence of an omnipotent being beyond the cosmos.
What is the name of the primary text associated with Taoism?
What is the name of the primary text associated with Taoism?
The concept of ______ represents complementary forces that depend on each other, like darkness and light.
The concept of ______ represents complementary forces that depend on each other, like darkness and light.
Match the following Taoist concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following Taoist concepts with their descriptions:
What is the Taoist understanding of immortality?
What is the Taoist understanding of immortality?
The Tao Te Ching is considered a book of proverbs like the Bible.
The Tao Te Ching is considered a book of proverbs like the Bible.
What is the significance of the body in Taoist philosophy?
What is the significance of the body in Taoist philosophy?
According to the Tao teachings, what are the two complementary opposites that compose life?
According to the Tao teachings, what are the two complementary opposites that compose life?
The Taoist concept of Yin and Yang is similar to Western dualism, where the two opposites are in conflict.
The Taoist concept of Yin and Yang is similar to Western dualism, where the two opposites are in conflict.
What is the significance of the intertwined and bound together nature of Yin and Yang in the yin yang symbol?
What is the significance of the intertwined and bound together nature of Yin and Yang in the yin yang symbol?
According to the Taoist philosophy, excessive ______ activity can lead to exhaustion and a lack of balance.
According to the Taoist philosophy, excessive ______ activity can lead to exhaustion and a lack of balance.
Match the following characteristics with Yin or Yang:
Match the following characteristics with Yin or Yang:
Which of the following is NOT a way in which Yin and Yang are represented in nature?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which Yin and Yang are represented in nature?
The Taoist teachings suggest that rigid gender roles are unnatural and unhealthy.
The Taoist teachings suggest that rigid gender roles are unnatural and unhealthy.
What advice did Lao Tzu offer to masculine leaders regarding the embrace of Yin?
What advice did Lao Tzu offer to masculine leaders regarding the embrace of Yin?
Which of these qualities aligns more with the YIN principle?
Which of these qualities aligns more with the YIN principle?
Being too YIN can lead to feelings of strength and assertiveness.
Being too YIN can lead to feelings of strength and assertiveness.
What is the central idea conveyed by the Tao person knowing "when to speak up, when to listen, when to act, and when to wait"?
What is the central idea conveyed by the Tao person knowing "when to speak up, when to listen, when to act, and when to wait"?
In the comparison table, ______ is associated with the YIN principle, while ______ represents YANG.
In the comparison table, ______ is associated with the YIN principle, while ______ represents YANG.
Match the following pairs of qualities to their respective principles (Yin or Yang):
Match the following pairs of qualities to their respective principles (Yin or Yang):
The text suggests that achieving a perfect balance between Yin and Yang is essential for living a fulfilling life.
The text suggests that achieving a perfect balance between Yin and Yang is essential for living a fulfilling life.
What is the purpose of the "YOU!" column in the table?
What is the purpose of the "YOU!" column in the table?
Flashcards
Golden Temple
Golden Temple
The holiest place for Sikhs located in Amritsar, India.
One God
One God
A central belief in Sikhism that emphasizes monotheism.
Karma
Karma
The principle that actions influence future reincarnations.
Reincarnation
Reincarnation
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Khalsas
Khalsas
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The Five Ks
The Five Ks
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Maya
Maya
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Authority of the Vedas
Authority of the Vedas
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No priestly class
No priestly class
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Householders' life
Householders' life
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Rejection of caste system
Rejection of caste system
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Idol worship condemnation
Idol worship condemnation
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Fatherhood of God
Fatherhood of God
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Hukam
Hukam
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Creation by God's will
Creation by God's will
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Holy War in Sikhism
Holy War in Sikhism
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Religious Equality in Sikhism
Religious Equality in Sikhism
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Unity of God
Unity of God
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Love vs. Fear of God
Love vs. Fear of God
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Open Access to Sacred Sites
Open Access to Sacred Sites
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Women in Sikhism
Women in Sikhism
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Diversity in Worship
Diversity in Worship
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Guru Granth Sahib's Authority
Guru Granth Sahib's Authority
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Meditation on God's Name
Meditation on God's Name
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Taoism
Taoism
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Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
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Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching
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The One
The One
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Ch'I
Ch'I
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Yin Yang
Yin Yang
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Immortality in Taoism
Immortality in Taoism
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The Taoist Body
The Taoist Body
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Dynamic Yang
Dynamic Yang
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Receptive Yin
Receptive Yin
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Complementary opposites
Complementary opposites
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Balance in Nature
Balance in Nature
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Excessive YANG
Excessive YANG
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Excessive YIN
Excessive YIN
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Transcending extremes
Transcending extremes
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Yin
Yin
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Yang
Yang
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Balance
Balance
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Passive
Passive
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Aggressive
Aggressive
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Listening
Listening
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Speaking
Speaking
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Contemplative
Contemplative
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Study Notes
Hinduism
- Founded in the Indus River Valley around 2000 BCE
- No single founder
- One of the world's oldest established religions
- Approximately 1 billion followers (out of 1.3 billion Indians)
- Polytheistic (believes in many gods) but also considered monotheistic as all gods are part of one Brahma
- Holy books: Vedas (1500 BCE), collection of poems and hymns
- Believes in reincarnation (Samsara) where soul takes different forms in each life
- Karma: one's actions in life affect their next life
- Caste system: a social hierarchy of classes, traditionally based on birth
- Four main castes:
- Brahmins (priests, highest)
- Kshatriyas (warriors)
- Vaishyas (farmers, merchants)
- Shudras (laborers)
- Outcastes (Untouchables) are not part of the caste system
- Important deities:
- Brahma (creator)
- Vishnu (preserver)
- Shiva (destroyer/creator)
- Their associated goddesses: Uma (motherhood), Kali (destruction).
Buddhism
- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE), a Hindu prince
- Disagreed with the caste system
- Became an ascetic for 6 years before enlightenment
- Became known as the Buddha
- People began following him due to miracles
- Believes in the cycle of rebirth and suffering
- Believes that by following the eightfold path, suffering can be ended
- Eightfold path is similar to 10 Commandments or 5 pillars of Islam
- Religious book: Pali Canon
- Middle way: controlling mind and spirit leads to Nirvana (perfect peace/happiness)
- No God or Gods
- Salvation is achieved by following the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
- Important concept: Nirvana (end of suffering and cycle of rebirth)
- Believes in reincarnation but the freedom from this is nirvana
- Does not believe in God as Christians do. Buddha is a model for living.
- Non-violence is a key philosophy
Sikhism
- Combination of Islamic and Hindu beliefs
- Founded by Guru Nanak in 1469-1539 AD
- Believes in one God
- Believes in reincarnation and karma
- Believes that everyone should be treated equally
- Rejects the caste system or priestly class
- Important philosophy: Khalsa (purified community)
- Five Ks (symbols):
- Kesh (uncut hair)
- Kara (steel bracelet)
- Kanga (wooden comb)
- Kachera (cotton underwear)
- Kirpan (steel sword)
Taoism
- Mostly in China
- Founded by Lao Tzu (500-400 BCE)
- No single omnipotent being
- Focuses on the Tao (the way), the principle of natural order
- Tao Te Ching: a collection of texts
- Concept of immortality: not eternal life on earth, but complete unity with the universe
- Emphasizes harmony with nature
- Importance of Yin and Yang (complementary forces)
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