Starter quiz
- What is the name of this type of place of worship?
- a church
- a synagogue
- a mosque ✓
- a mandir
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- Many Christians believe that Jesus died on ...
- Maundy Thursday.
- Good Friday. ✓
- Easter Saturday.
- Easter Sunday.
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- Who led the Hebrew or Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt?
- 'Moses' ✓
- Fill in the gap in the following sentence. Performing prayer can give Muslims a sense of __________ with Allah.
- harmony ✓
- balance
- resilience
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- Ceremonies that mark a move from childhood to adulthood are known as ...
- rites of change.
- rites of passage. ✓
- rites of journey.
- rites of spring.
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
- Guru⇔a spiritual teacher ✓
- Guru Nanak⇔is considered the first Sikh guru ✓
- Sikh⇔a learner and follower of the Sikhi religion ✓
- What does the word 'guru' mean in Sanskrit?
- ‘One who removes darkness’ ✓
- ‘One who teaches in a classroom’
- ‘One who knows all the answers’
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- How did Guru Nanak want everyone to be treated?
- unequally
- equally ✓
- strictly
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- Which sentence best describes how most Sikhs view Guru Nanak's authority?
- as a guru, he was a form of God on earth
- as a guru, he was a guide and teacher with a deep love of God ✓
- as a guru, he was someone who travelled a lot
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- Which word is missing from the following quote by Guru Nanak? “There is neither Hindu nor Muslim, only __________ path.”
- the guru’s
- God’s ✓
- the Sikhi
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Nanak was born in Punjab in 1469 CE. There are many stories about his childhood.
- When he was about 30, he disappeared for three days, returning with a mission to teach people about God.
- His teachings changed the lives of many people, and Sikhs still follow his wisdom today.
- He made four journeys teaching about kindness and equality.
Common misconception
Guru Nanak is considered a god by Sikhs.
Guru Nanak is not worshipped as a god but is respected as a spiritual guide and a guru.
Keywords
Guru - a spiritual teacher
Sikh - a learner and follower of the Sikhi religion
Guru nanak - is considered the first Sikh guru
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