Question

The Vedic religion along with its Later (Vedic) developments is known as----.
A. Hinduism
B. Brahmanism
C. Bhagavatism
D. Vedic Dharma

Answer 1

Hint: The Vedic religion flourished between (1500–1100 BCE) and developed during the early Vedic period. It was also believed this religion was also present during the Harappan period. The religion they followed was named Vedism. The religious practices they used to do were composed in Vedic texts.

Complete Answer:
The Vedic religion along with its Later (Vedic) developments is known as Brahmanism.
Brahmanism came into existence out of the Vedic religion and was the first phase of Hinduism., during the later Vedic period. Under this Brahmanism religion, Brahmans had a higher position in Vedic society. In Upanishads, Brahminism gave an important position. The Vedic texts like Dharmasutras and Dharmasastras were included in Brahmanism. Hinduism was the oldest religion in the world. It evolved in India. Their religious ideology is that God exists in the for. SO the religious follower worships the Idol. The people who followed it were known as Hindus. In Hinduism, there are several Gods and Goddesses. Sometimes Hinduism is also known as Sanatan Dharma. So, option A is incorrect. Bhagavatism was also known as Vaishnavism. The lord Vishnu (Narayan, Krishna, Narasimha, etc) is the worshipped God in this form of religion. It evolved during the post –Mauryan period and was non- Vedic religion. So the answer C is incorrect. Vedic Dharma is a little different from Hinduism as its ideology is different from the Hindu followers as they believe that God exists in the form of energy, not in solid idol form. And their ideology comes from four Vedas. So the answer D is incorrect.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: Fernandes Trancoso (1520–1596) was the first man who gave the term “Brahmanism” during the 16th century. Some historians used the term 'Brahmanism' interchangeably with Hinduism.