REYear 5Sikhism

Sikhism: the Gurus, the Gurdwara and sewa

Learn Sikhism: the Gurus, the Gurdwara and sewa for Year 5 pupils (ages 9–10). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Sikhism began in the Punjab with Guru Nanak. He taught that there is one God and that everyone is equal.

  2. 2

    In every gurdwara, langar is served — a free meal, cooked by volunteers, where everyone sits on the floor at the same level.

  3. 3

    Why does everyone sit on the floor for langar?

  4. 4

    What is the Sikh holy book called?

  5. 5

    Sikhs follow the teachings of ten Gurus, gathered in the Guru Granth Sahib. In every gurdwara a free kitchen, the langar, serves anyone who comes — of any faith or none.

  6. 6

    What is the langar?

  7. 7

    What is the Sikh holy book called?

Practise Sikhism: the Gurus, the Gurdwara and sewa with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 9–10. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.