The concept of rebirth and karma is most closely associated with which religion?

• A. Hinduism
• B. Islam
• C. Judaism
• D. Christianity

Answer: (A)

Rebirth and karma are central to Hindu belief. In Hinduism, the soul (atman) is eternal and goes through a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). The actions a person takes—good deeds and bad deeds—create karma that influences the conditions of future lives. The goal is to break free from this cycle (moksha) through spiritual understanding, devotion, or discipline. Because the idea of a continuing cycle of life tied to one’s actions is so strongly emphasized here, Hinduism is the religion most closely associated with rebirth and karma.

By contrast, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity generally teach a single life followed by divine judgment and an afterlife in heaven or hell, rather than ongoing reincarnation driven by karma.