Quiz Details
QZ-20251028-76799
Topics:
Guru Nanak
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
15
Generated:
October 28, 2025 at 07:07 AM
Generated by:
Elli Watson
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What year is widely regarded as the birth year of Guru Nanak?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Guru Nanak was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.
Explanation: Guru Nanak was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.
2 Which river did Guru Nanak famously meditate by?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak is said to have meditated by the Ravi River during his spiritual awakening.
Explanation: Guru Nanak is said to have meditated by the Ravi River during his spiritual awakening.
3 What is the name of the scripture that Guru Nanak is credited with starting?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, which includes the hymns of Guru Nanak and other Sikh Gurus.
Explanation: Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, which includes the hymns of Guru Nanak and other Sikh Gurus.
4 Which of the following concepts is NOT emphasized by Guru Nanak?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Guru Nanak preached against the caste system and emphasized equality among all people regardless of their social status.
Explanation: Guru Nanak preached against the caste system and emphasized equality among all people regardless of their social status.
5 What is the term used for the community kitchen started by Guru Nanak?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Langar is the community kitchen concept initiated by Guru Nanak, where free meals are served to all, promoting equality and community spirit.
Explanation: Langar is the community kitchen concept initiated by Guru Nanak, where free meals are served to all, promoting equality and community spirit.
6 Which of the following principles did Guru Nanak teach?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Guru Nanak emphasized meditation on the Name of God (Nam Simran) as a means of spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
Explanation: Guru Nanak emphasized meditation on the Name of God (Nam Simran) as a means of spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
7 What was Guru Nanak's father's name?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak's father was named Kalu Mehta, who was a local revenue officer.
Explanation: Guru Nanak's father was named Kalu Mehta, who was a local revenue officer.
8 Which city is associated with the founding of the first Gurdwara by Guru Nanak?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak founded the first Gurdwara in Kartarpur, where he settled and established a community.
Explanation: Guru Nanak founded the first Gurdwara in Kartarpur, where he settled and established a community.
9 How many hymns did Guru Nanak write that are included in the Guru Granth Sahib?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Guru Nanak composed 682 hymns that are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, reflecting his teachings and philosophy.
Explanation: Guru Nanak composed 682 hymns that are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, reflecting his teachings and philosophy.
10 What was Guru Nanak's view on the concept of God?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak taught that God is formless (Nirankar) and is accessible to everyone, promoting a direct relationship with the divine.
Explanation: Guru Nanak taught that God is formless (Nirankar) and is accessible to everyone, promoting a direct relationship with the divine.
11 Who was the second Guru of Sikhism after Guru Nanak?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Guru Angad was the second Guru of Sikhism, succeeding Guru Nanak and continuing his teachings.
Explanation: Guru Angad was the second Guru of Sikhism, succeeding Guru Nanak and continuing his teachings.
12 In which year did Guru Nanak pass away?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak passed away in 1539 in Kartarpur, where he is believed to have merged with the divine.
Explanation: Guru Nanak passed away in 1539 in Kartarpur, where he is believed to have merged with the divine.
13 What is the significance of the term 'Mardana' in Guru Nanak's life?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Mardana was Guru Nanak's close friend and musician who accompanied him on his travels and helped spread his message through music.
Explanation: Mardana was Guru Nanak's close friend and musician who accompanied him on his travels and helped spread his message through music.
14 Which of the following did Guru Nanak NOT promote?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Guru Nanak rejected superstitions and emphasized values such as selfless service, honesty, and compassion.
Explanation: Guru Nanak rejected superstitions and emphasized values such as selfless service, honesty, and compassion.
15 What was the primary purpose of Guru Nanak's travels known as 'Udasis'?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Guru Nanak's travels, or Udasis, were primarily aimed at spreading his teachings of equality, devotion, and community service.
Explanation: Guru Nanak's travels, or Udasis, were primarily aimed at spreading his teachings of equality, devotion, and community service.