What are the Vedas?
(1 point)
Responses
A. a language written in Sanskrit
B. sacred hymns
C. priests who recited offerings
D. the number system of the Indo-Aryans
B. sacred hymns
B. sacred hymns
The correct answer is B. sacred hymns.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the question and the options:
The question asks what the Vedas are. The Vedas are a collection of ancient religious texts in Hinduism, considered to be the oldest scriptures of the religion. They contain hymns, prayers, rituals, and philosophical teachings. So we are looking for an option that accurately describes the Vedas.
Option A, "a language written in Sanskrit," is incorrect. While the Vedas are written in Sanskrit, they are not a language themselves.
Option C, "priests who recited offerings," is also incorrect. While priests played a role in reciting the Vedas during religious rituals and ceremonies, they are not the definition of the Vedas.
Option D, "the number system of the Indo-Aryans," is also incorrect. The Vedas are not related to the number system of the Indo-Aryans.
This leaves us with option B, "sacred hymns," which correctly describes the Vedas. They are considered sacred and consist of hymns that were recited or chanted during religious rituals.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. sacred hymns.