What are the 5 Ks of Sikhism?

In this lesson we will learn all about the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh. We'll learn how the Sikh Khalsa (or community) was created at the festival of Vaisakhi, and what the 5 Ks stand for, including some of the most important items for Sikhs to carry and wear.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the Sikh word which means 'free meal', where everyone is welcome?

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Q2.What does martyr mean?

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Q3.Which Guru was responsible for building the Golden Temple?

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Q4.Sikhism is a religion of peace, but Sikhs learnt to fight after being constantly attacked. Which of these rules did Guru Hargobind set out for Sikh warfare.

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Q5.Who was the second Guru?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the Sikh word which means 'free meal', where everyone is welcome?

1/5

Q2.What does martyr mean?

2/5

Q3.Which Guru was responsible for building the Golden Temple?

3/5

Q4.Sikhism is a religion of peace, but Sikhs learnt to fight after being constantly attacked. Which of these rules did Guru Hargobind set out for Sikh warfare.

4/5

Q5.Who was the second Guru?

5/5

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Sikhism, Lesson 3,

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Q1.What is a kirpan?

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Q2.When was the festival of Vaisakhi?

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Q3.What is the name of the sugar and water mix sprinkled on Sikhs hair and eyes when they enter the Khalsa?

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Q4.The Golden Temple was originally completed by which Guru?

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Q5.What does Singh translate as?

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Sikhism, Lesson 3,

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a kirpan?

1/5

Q2.When was the festival of Vaisakhi?

2/5

Q3.What is the name of the sugar and water mix sprinkled on Sikhs hair and eyes when they enter the Khalsa?

3/5

Q4.The Golden Temple was originally completed by which Guru?

4/5

Q5.What does Singh translate as?

5/5

Lesson summary: What are the 5 Ks of Sikhism?

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