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| Sikhism | newest major world religion - started around 1500AD |
| eighteen million people | followers of Sikhism worldwide |
| Punjab | Area in India where most Sikhs live |
| Guru Nanak | Founder of Sikh Faith |
| Guru | Spiritual teacher and leader |
| Muslims | They were the rulers of India when Guru Nanak was born |
| Kartarpur | Town built by Guru Nanak in 1519 |
| Sikh views on equality | All people are created equal |
| Guru Lehna | Second Sikh Guru |
| Janamsakir | Book containing Guru Nanak's teachings |
| Mardana | Guru Nanak's Muslim servant |
| Rebec | Three stringed instrument for which Guru Nanak Composed songs |
| Guru Granth | Sacred Sikh scripture (Holy Book) |
| Music | An important part of Sikh life |
| Ceremony of the sacred Thread | Evidence that Guru Nanak rejected unecessary rituals |
| essence of Guru Nanak's Divine Message | Universal Brotherhood |
| Khalsa | Sikh group called the "Pure Ones" sworn to defend the Sikh faith |
| Singh | Sikh surname that means "lion" that all Sikh men adopt |
| The 5 "K's" | Kesh, Kangha, Kara,Kirpan, and Kaccha |
| Turban | Represents power - most visible Sikh characteristic |
| Kaccha | Sikh trousers worn by warriors |
| Kirpan | Sikh double edged dagger or sword |
| Kara | Steel Bracelet worn by Sikhs |
| Kangha | Sikh comb that holds their long hair in place |
| Kesh | The long hair and beards worn by Sikh men |
| Sewa | Service to others - part of Sikh faith |
| Langar | Ceremonial dinner served to all members of a Sikh community |
| Sangat | A Sikh religious gathering or meeting |
| Basant | Sikh Spring Festival |
| Gurpurbs | Special Sikh celebration that commemorate important events in Sikh history |
| Sword, Daggar, and Shield | Principal Sikh symbols |
| ""Mool Mantra" | Song composed by Guru Nanak that states the basic beliefs of Sikhism |
