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“One May Be a Qadi, a Mullah, or a Sheikh, a Yogi”: Teaching the Origins of Sikhism

Discussion of teaching the historical context of Sikhism

Bram Hubbell
Bram Hubbell
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“One May Be a Qadi, a Mullah, or a Sheikh, a Yogi”: Teaching the Origins of Sikhism
From page 71 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description
From page 71 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description

For most world history teachers, it’s important to emphasize the context in which Sikhism developed. In the late 1400s and early 1500s, both Hinduism and Islam were widespread in India. Both traditions influenced Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

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