Question

question 11 2 pt according to prothero there is one thing that tends to bind all hindus together, and it is the recognition that there are a set of texts nearly all followers recognize as authoritative and important. what are these writings commonly referred to as? the vedas the mantras the quran the kama sutra question 12 2 pts prothero points out that the word yoga which has been reduced to a singular meaning in the west - actually refers to a diversity of practices promoting a greater good within so - called hinduism. what is a clearer and precise definition of the term when it stands alone as one word? escaping from samsara through karma uniting oneself with the divine divine postures sacred exercise

Explanation:

For Question 11, the Vedas are the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism that are widely recognized as authoritative by Hindus. Mantras are sacred sounds or phrases, the Quran is the holy book of Islam, and the Kama Sutra is about sexual practices. For Question 12, yoga in Hinduism is about uniting oneself with the divine, which encompasses a range of practices. Escaping from samsara through karma is part of Hindu philosophy but not the core definition of yoga, divine postures are a part of yoga - asana, and sacred exercise is too general.

Answer:

Question 11: A. the Vedas
Question 12: B. uniting oneself with the divine