Sikh Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Someone earns a living through honest work rather than exploitation or deception. Which commonly taught Sikh principle does this illustrate?
Naam Japna
Vand Chhakna
Sarbat da Bhala
Kirat Karni
2. Which group contains only the Five Ks traditionally maintained by initiated Khalsa Sikhs?
Kesh, kangha, kara, kachera, kirpan
Kesh, kangha, kara, tilak, kirpan
Kesh, kara, kirpan, turban, mala
Kesh, kara, kachera, chauri, kirpan
3. How many human Gurus are recognized in Sikh tradition?
Five
Seven
Twelve
Ten
4. Which statement correctly connects Guru Gobind Singh with the continuing authority of the Guru in Sikh tradition?
He ended the line of human Gurus and affirmed the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru
He transferred authority exclusively to hereditary descendants of the Gurus
He declared that each gurdwara could appoint its own human Guru
He appointed Guru Nanak as the first Guru after creating the Khalsa
5. The opening expression “Ik Onkar” most directly affirms which idea?
Only one language may be used in worship
There is one ultimate Creator and reality
One Guru founded every major religion
Spiritual life requires living alone
6. A first-time visitor wants to enter a gurdwara respectfully. Which action best matches common expectations?
Remove shoes and cover the head before entering the prayer hall
Keep shoes on but remain silent
Bring an offering before being permitted inside
Stand throughout the service instead of sitting
7. Who founded the Sikh faith in the Punjab region during the late 15th century?
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Arjan
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Nanak
8. What holds the status of the eternal Guru in Sikh tradition?
The Dasam Granth
The Janamsakhis
The Guru Granth Sahib
The Sikh Rehat Maryada
9. Outside a gurdwara, a visitor sees a tall flagpole flying a usually saffron, triangular flag bearing the Khanda emblem. What is this flag called?
Chaur Sahib
Takht Sahib
Palki Sahib
Nishan Sahib
10. Which Guru oversaw the compilation of the Adi Granth, the foundational scripture later expanded and affirmed as the Guru Granth Sahib?
Guru Har Rai
Guru Ram Das
Guru Arjan
Guru Tegh Bahadur
11. In which historical region did Sikhi originate?
Punjab
Gujarat
Kashmir
Bengal
12. A person volunteers to wash dishes and clean the gurdwara without seeking payment or recognition. Which Sikh principle does this most directly demonstrate?
Simran
Seva
Hukamnama
Gurpurab
13. Visitors from different backgrounds sit together in rows and receive the same free vegetarian meal at a gurdwara. Which institution are they participating in?
Kirtan
Akhand Path
Langar
Amrit Sanchar
14. Which Guru established the Khalsa at Vaisakhi in 1699?
Guru Hargobind
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Amar Das
Guru Angad
15. A traveler wants to visit the Harmandir Sahib, widely known as the Golden Temple. Which city should they travel to?
Ludhiana
Anandpur Sahib
Amritsar
Patna
16. After receiving their wages, a person regularly sets aside part of what they have to share food and resources with others. Which principle is most directly reflected?
Kesh
Vand Chhakna
Kirat Karni
Naam Japna