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Guru Nanak Quiz: Explore the life and teachings of Guru Nanak through our interactive quiz. Test your knowledge of Sikhism’s founder and his profound spiritual wisdom. Take the Guru Nanak Quiz now!
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Where was Guru Nanak Dev born?
- Nankana Sahib
- Delhi
- Lahore
- Amritsar
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Guru Nanak Dev was born on 15 April 1469 at Talwaṇḍi village in the Lahore province of the Delhi Sultanate (present-day Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan).
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Guru Nanak was born in the year
- 1439
- 1459
- 1461
- 1469
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Nanak was born on 15 April 1469 .
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What is the central religious text of Sikhism, often associated with Guru Nanak’s teachings?
- Gurbani
- Guru Granth Sahib
- Dasam Granth
- Janamsakhis
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The Guru Granth Sahib is the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal Guru following the lineage of the ten human gurus of the religion.
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What was the name of Guru Nanak’s wife?
- Mata Gujri
- Mata Sulakhni
- Mata Khivi
- Mata Sahib Kaur
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Mata Sulakhni (1473–1545), also known as Mata Choni, was the wife of Guru Nanak.
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Guru Nanak undertook five major journeys, collectively known as:
- Udasis
- Panchamrit
- Chardham
- Satsang
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According to the 'Puratan Janam Sakhis' who provide one of the earliest accounts of his travels, Guru Nanak undertook five major journeys, known as 'Udasis'.
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What is the sacred symbol of Sikhism, associated with Guru Nanak’s teachings?
- Om
- Star of David
- Khanda
- Cross
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Which of the following is a famous hymn written by Guru Nanak?
- Quran
- Torah
- Bhagavad Gita
- Japji Sahib
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JAP, respectfully known as Japji, was composed by Guru Nanak. It is the first prayer in the Guru Granth.
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Guru Nanak passed on his spiritual leadership to a successor. Who was his successor?
- Guru Amar Das
- Guru Angad Dev
- Guru Ram Das
- Guru Arjan Dev
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One of his disciples, Angad, was chosen by Nanak as his spiritual successor, and following Nanak's death he assumed the leadership of the young Sikh community as Guru Angad.
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What is the name of the river where Guru Nanak ji disappeared and reappeared after three days?
- The Ganges
- Beas
- The kali bein
- Sutlej
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The Kali Bein is of great significance to Sikh religion and history, because the first Guru, Nanak Dev, is said to have got enlightenment here.
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How was Bebe Nanaki related to Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
- She was his elder sister.
- She was his younger sister.
- She was his mother.
- She was his aunt.
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Bebe Nanaki, alternative spelt as Bibi Nanaki, was the elder sister of Guru Nanak, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism. Nanaki is an important figure in Sikhism, and is known as the first Gursikh.
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Who was the longtime companion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
- Bhai Yuvraj
- Bhai Arjuna
- Sri Chand
- Bhai Mardana
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Bhai Mardana was the longtime companion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was a Muslim and a talented musician who played the rabab, a stringed instrument. Bhai Mardana accompanied Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his travels and played the rabab while Guru Nanak Dev Ji sang hymns and spread his teachings.
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When did Guru Nanak Ji died?
- 15 April 1539
- 22 September 1540
- 22 September 1539
- 23 September 1539
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Guru Nanak Passed Away on . 22, 1539.
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GuruPurab is celebrated as the birthday of which Sikh Guru?
- Guru Nanak Sahib
- Guru Granth Sahib
- Guru Amar Das
- Guru Hargobind
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Gurpurab celebrates the birth anniversary of the revered Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
