Buddhism first appeared around 2500 years ago .The basis of Buddhism comes from the teachings of a man known as the Buddha. His teachings focus on finding a release from the cycle of reincarnation by achieving Nirvana. One can achieve Nirvana by accepting the 4 noble truths. After the death of the Buddha, Buddhism split into Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhism became very popular in Asia after monks and missionaries traveled along the Silk Road.
Hinduism
Hinduism is in many ways the world's oldest religion. It originated around the Indus River and Pakistan. Hinduism has no original founder. Hindus believe in a single supreme god that resides in aspects in all of the other multiple Hindu gods.
Christianity
Christianity originated about 2000 years ago in Roman controlled Judea. The religion centers around the teachings of Jesus, the supposed son of God. Jesus was crucified and then was resurrected three days later, upon seeing this, his apostles devoted their lives to spreading the word of Jesus. Christianity got the biggest boost in followers after Paul began to convert the gentiles in Rome.
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism was founded in Iran about 3500 years ago. The prophet Zoroaster created a belief system revolving around the battle of good and evil. It is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. Today it is one of the smallest world religions.
Judaism
Judaism originated in the Middle East, and was founded by Moses, but most Jews trace their Heritage all the way back to Abraham. Judaism follows the belief of one God. The Jews constantly await the coming of the savior, or the messiah. The Jews also follow a set of rules set by the holy book, the Talmud.
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