Kids Zone

The Kids Zone is a section filled with questions and answers on the Sikh History. It is a fabulous resource to learn more about Sikhi and its history. It has been designed for anyone looking to learn more about Sikhi and its History. If you have any questions about Sikhi and/or its history, ask your questions and one of our Sikh Scholars will share their knowledge with you.

Q1. Name the ten Gurus of the Sikhs in the correct order.

Ans ;
1. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji
2. Guru Angad Dev Sahib Ji
3. Guru Amar Das Sahib Ji
4. Guru Ram Das Sahib Ji
5. Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji
6. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
7. Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji 
8. Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji
9. Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
10. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji

Q2. Who is the present Guru of the Sikhs?

Ans: Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Q3. Give the names of the four Sahebzada

Ans:
1. Baba Ajit Singh Ji
2. Baba Jujhar Singh ji
3. Baba Zorawar Singh Ji
4. Baba Fateh Singh Ji

Q4. Name the Sahebzadas who were buried alive in bricks.

Ans:

  1. Baba Fateh Singh Ji
  2. Baba Zorawar Singh Ji

Q5. In the battle of Chamkaur, which Sahebzade achieved martyrdom?

Ans: Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji

Q6. What year and where was the Khalsa Panth created?

Ans: It was created on the day of Vaisakhi (March 30) of the year 1699 at Kesgarh Saheb, Anandpur by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

 

Q7. Give the name of the first of the 'Panj Pyaras' (the five beloved ones)

Ans:

  1. Bhai Daya Singh Ji
  2. Bhai Dharam Singh Ji
  3. Bhai Himmat Singh Ji
  4. Bhai Mohkkam Singh Ji
  5. Bhai Saheb Singh Ji

Q8. What are the five 'K's' every Sikh must possess?

Ans:

  1. Kes (unshorn hair)
  2. Kangha (comb)
  3. Kirpan (knife / sword)
  4. Kacchera (short breeches)
  5. Kara (wrist band / bangle)

Q9. What does the word 'Sikh' literally mean?

Ans: Disciple

Q10. What is the meaning of the word 'Singh' ?

Ans: Lion / King

Q11. What is the meaning of the word 'Kaur' ?

Ans: Princess

Q12. Name the 'Five Takhts' of the Sikhs?

Ans:

  1. Akal Takht, Amritsar
  2. Harmandir Saheb, Patna (also known as Patna Saheb)
  3. Kesgarh Saheb, Anandpur
  4. Hazur Saheb, Nander
  5. Damdama Saheb, Talwandi Sabo (Bhatinda)

Q13. Which Guru started the formal teaching of the 'Gurmukhi' script ?

Ans: Guru Angad Dev Ji

 

Q14. Who was appointed the first Granthi of Guru Granth Saheb ?

Ans: Baba Buddha Ji

Q15. How many pages does the standard printed volume of Guru Granth Saheb contain ?

Ans: 1430 Pages

Q16. Guru Granth Saheb contains the compositions of how many Gurus ?

Ans: Six Gurus : First Five Gurus & the Ninth Guru.

Q17. Which Guru was seated on a red-hot iron plate and burning hot sand put on his body ?

Ans: Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Q18. Which Guru is related to 'MIRI-PIRI' ?

Ans: Guru Hargobind Ji

Q19. Which Guru was beheaded ?

Ans: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Q20. What is the ceremony of Sikh marriage called ?

Ans: Anand Karaj