1. A cloth used to cover the Guru Gran Sahib
What is Rumala?
A cloth used to cover the Guru Gran Sahib
What is the Khanda?
a two edged sword
Part of the symbol of Sikhism
What is a disciple?
A follower of a religious teacher
What does eternal mean?
Lasting forever
What is a Guru?
A religious teacher for Sikhs
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The holy book for Sikhs
The Guru after Guru Gobind Singh
What is Punjabi?
The original language of Sikhism
What does the term Raheguru mean?
This the sikh word for God
What does ‘Granth’ mean?
Large book
What is the Kara?
A steel bangle worn on the right wrist. This was historically worn to protect their arm in battle. This is now worn as a symbol that God is eternal.
What is the Kangha?
A small comb sometimes worn in the hair to keep it in place. Combing their hair reminds Sikhs that they need to stay organised and clean.

2. Who was Guru Gobind Singh?
What is a Turban?
A piece of cloth worn by Sikh men and women to protect their hair. It is not one of the 5ks.
What is a Kirpan?
A sword
It reminds Sikhs it is their duty to fight evil
It should not be used to attack people
What are Kacheras?
Underwear/shorts worn under trousers
Historically worn in battles
People used to wear long/loose clothing – these pants made people show they were different.
What is a Kesh?
This means uncut hair. Hair should be allowed to grow naturally and should be kept clean.
Who was Guru Gobind Singh?
Made 10th Guru aged 9
Began the Khalsa
Chose the Guru Granth Sahib to be the next Guru after him
What is the Gurdwara?
A Sikh place of worship
A building
What is the Langar?
a vegetarian free meal and served at the end of the worship ceremony in the Gurdwara
A hall in the Gurdwara
What is a Manji?
The stool that the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on when it is in use.
What is the Nishan Sahib?
The flag flown outside the Gurdwara.

3. What does the Diwan Hall look like?
What is a Takht?
A ‘throne’ for the Guru Granth Sahib
What is the Diwan Hall?
The hall of worship in the Gurdwara
What does the Diwan Hall look like?
Tinsel and lights
Carpet – no chairs
Images of the Gurus
Has a Takht
What does the Karah Parshad mean?
This is the special food given out at the end of the Sikh service of worship
What is Ragi?
A Sikh musician that performs as part of the service of worship in the Gurdwara
What is a Kirtan?
The practice of singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib
What is a Granthi?
The person who leads worship in the Gurdwara
What are the Ardas?
The prayer at the end of the service in the Gurdwara
Give 5 facts about Guru Nanak
Born in India 1469
Had Hindu parents
Married at 19
When he was 30 he disappeared for 3 days
During this time he said that he was taken to see God.
What is meditation?
To think deeply – usually about God or what you believe in.
What does Nanak Das mean?
Nanak is the slave of God.