Question

many hindu gods are mentioned in scriptures, or religious texts, called the vedas (vay - duhs). the vedas include texts that are used for religious practices and texts that describe religious beliefs. read the descriptions of some texts in the vedas. then decide if they are used for a religious practice or if they describe a religious belief.

description	used for a practice	describe beliefs
passages that people regularly chant, or read out loud	〇	〇
instructions that people follow to complete religious ceremonies	〇	〇

Explanation:

For "writings that include ideas about what happens to people when they die":

Religious beliefs involve concepts about afterlife (what happens post - death). This writing presents ideas about the afterlife, so it describes beliefs.

Chanting or reading passages aloud is a religious practice (an action done in religion). So this is used for a practice.

Following instructions to do religious ceremonies is a religious practice (a set of actions). So this is used for a practice.

Answer:

Describe beliefs (select the circle under "Describe beliefs" for this description)

For "passages that people regularly chant, or read out loud":