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Abraham makes the first covenant with God and Judaism gains it's foundation.
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Early Taoist ideologies (regarding nature and balance with the universe) slowly begin spreading throughout Shang China.
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Aryans coming from the northwest, migrated into India with oral traditions, known as Vedas.
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The Jews leave Egyptian slavery to return to their promised land. They were lead by Moses.
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The Upanishads, Aranyakas, and Brahmanas were all written in this time period, carving the path towards modern customs, including the caste system.
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King Soloman completes the first Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
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Following King Solomon's death, Jersusalem splits into two kingdoms-- the Kingdom of Isreal and the Kingdom of Judah
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As Vedic traditions mixed with native Indian culture, the Caste system was developed.
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Indian scholars codify Aryan beliefs, providing a basis for Hinduism.
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Lao Tzu, or Laozi, is born. He will go on to be the founder of Taoism, and write the Tao-Te-Ching, the Taoist text containing Laozi's teachings.
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First Babylonian exile of the Jews, who became captive in Babylonia.
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A prince is born into an aristocratic, royal family. He would later become the Enlightened one and gain the title of Buddha. He established many core parts of Buddhist practice, including the Middle Path.
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The philosopher responsible for the teachings of Confucianism was born.
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After their return and they first Temple was destroyed by Babylonians, the Jews finsished a second temple in Jerusalem.
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THe first Buddhist Council comes together and in time produces the first Buddhist Canon.
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The philosophic teachings of Confucius were compiled after his death by his followers, though it is uncertain when exactly. Many of it is believed to be compacted throughout a few generations.
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Influential philosopher Zhuangzi studied the work of Lao Tzo and continued to expand it. He went on the provide the basis of early Taoist beliefs.
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A disciple of Confucius, Mencius, travels throughout China to expand the influence of Confucius.
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During the Mauryan reign, Hindu ministers were able to influence and obtain governemtal positions, yet the leader, Asoka, still embraced Buddhism.
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The first evidence of Hindu worship in temples dates back the the 4th century BCE.
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King Ashoka of the Mauryan Dynasty in India begins his reign, and heavily endorses Buddhism.
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Buddhist influence reaches Persia via trade.
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The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah is created after a revolt victory against Roman Hellenists.
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A particular sect of Buddhist practice sees a rise in popularity as the religion continues to develope. Today it remaines the most practiced form of the religion.
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Han Emporer Wu converts from Legalism to OCnfucianism, beginning an increase in Confucianism and its relationship with government and culture.
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Influential religious preacher Jesus Christ is born. He will later become the starting point of Christianity
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The death of Jesus was the most influential moment in religious history. Christianity would as a result spread massively and eventually become the most practiced religion.
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The Apostle of Jesus, or St. Peter, is crowned as the first Pope.
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Paul the Apostle, a follower of Jesus is killed, leading to further influence of Christianity.
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Buddhist beleifs cross into China during the Han Dynasty.
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The Way of the Masters sect was founded by Zang Daoling, which was the first organized practice of Taoism, complete with complex rituals and devotions. The highest divine was Lao Tzu himself according to the sect.
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The Analects, which contained the teachings of Confucius were inscribed in the Imperial Academy.
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Not too long after China gains Buddhist population, the religion begins to spread throughout Central Asia.
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Bible is beginning to spread and be translated into different languages.
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As leader Cao Cao rises to power, he legitimasizes his rule by nationally recognizing a school of Taoists. This likely led to greater spread of the belief system of the Dao.
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The collapse of the Han Dynasty in China results in a loss of influence of Confucianism.
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As the Han Dynasty collapsed Confucianism ides down and Taoism is given room to come out on top for a while.
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Due to it's spread, Armenia becomes the world's first country to officially adopt Christianity as the state religion.
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Christianity becomes legal in Roman empire
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The famous sect of Taoism returns to the spotlight after the Six Dynasties period, splitting into two different sects, northern and southern. Impacts culture and politics.
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As the Mauryan Empire comes to a close and the Gupta Empire is established, Hinduism is given room to spread during an era of peace.
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Major educational locations were erected to expand the Confucian philosophies.