What is Sikhism?

We are learning today about Sikhism. Learning Intention: To understand where Sikhism began and who founded it. To recognise the symbols of Sikh worship

How Sikhism began…. Sikhism was founded about 500 years ago, in the Punjab region of northwest India.        The Punjab              

Five rivers run down from the Himalayas into the Indus valley, Punj means five, ab means water. The land is fertile because of the 5 rivers and farming is the main industry. Historically the area was Hindu but Muslims invaded trying to spread their religion. From the battle between the two main religions the new religion: Sikhism, was founded

He became known as Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. It was started by a holy man called Nanak. He taught that there is only one God and that all human beings are equal. This is because they are all loved equally by God. He became known as Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru.

All religions have symbols. Can you recognise some of these symbols All religions have symbols. Can you recognise some of these symbols? What do you think they represent? Chi Rho – christian cross (pronounced kee roe) made up of greek letterChi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ), which are the first two letters of "Christ" in Greek the Latin cross reminds Christians of the resurrection, Sedar plate – jewish Omkar – Hinduism means to shout, sound, praise is one syllable pronounced om Guru Nanak –founder of Sikhism Khanda A double-edged sword called a Khanda sits in the middle. A Chakkar is a circular weapon that surrounds the Khanda Two single-edged swords, or kirpans, are crossed at the bottom and sit on either side of the Khanda and Chakkar The weapons have symbolic meanings. The Khanda symbolises knowledge of God, the Chakkar symbolizes the oneness of God

Lets see what you remember… Where did Sikhism begin? The Punjab in Northern India Who founded or began the Sikh religion? Guru Nanak Which of these is the Khanda, the symbol of the Sikh religion meaning ‘Belief in One God’?

Recognise the qualities of a good leader Know what leadership is 21st January 2008 We are learning to….. Recognise the qualities of a good leader Know what leadership is Understand how Guru Nanak was a great leader

You can identify the qualities of a good leader What I’m looking for…. You can identify the qualities of a good leader Know what leadership is Understand how Guru Nanak was a great leader Write in full sentences

What qualities does a good leader have? Leader and leadership

The 10 Gurus

We are learning to… Understand how each of the 10 Gurus contributed to the development of Sikhism

What I’m looking for… You can read information about the Sikh Gurus and select facts about your chosen guru Answer using a full sentence Join your handwriting Check your punctuation