Understanding world religions and beliefs

Baisakhi festival -- What is Sikhism? -- The first four gurus of Sikhism -- The militant gurus -- The last human guru -- Where in the world are the Sikhs? -- How Sikhs practice their religion -- Common misconceptions about Sikhs -- Being Sikh in the modern world

Understanding Sikhism covers the history of Sikhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the guru leaders and the peaceful practices they promoted, as well as the prejudice Sikhs have endured, particularly in the United States after September 11. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards

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