38. In line 13, the word “thus” refers to (A) lines 4-5 (B) lines 5-7 (C) lines 8-9 (D) lines 9-13

39. According to the passage, (A) the Hindus believe that souls move ever closer to ultimate perfection with each successive life. (B) the idea of transmigration has its roots in the Western world. (C) Hinduism is based on the belief that each soul came form and seeks to return to an ocean of divinity. (D) the idea of transmigration has its roots in the Renaissance.