Question

according to both hinduism and buddhism _____. a. the extent to which a person has lived a virtuous life has no effect on his or her afterlife b. a persons soul is born only once and disappears following his or her death c. a persons soul is reborn continually with no possible release from the cycle of life and death d. the extent to which a person has lived a virtuous life determines the quality of his or her afterlife

Explanation:

Both Hinduism and Buddhism uphold the concept of karma, which teaches that a person's actions (including virtuous conduct) directly influence the nature of their future existence or afterlife. Option A contradicts this core belief. Option B is incorrect because both traditions teach reincarnation (soul rebirth, not a single life). Option C is wrong as both religions outline paths to escape the cycle of rebirth (moksha in Hinduism, nirvana in Buddhism).

Answer:

D. the extent to which a person has lived a virtuous life determines the quality of his or her afterlife