Religious

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  • Period: 2300 BCE to 1500 BCE

    Hindu Dharma

    It is a type of Indian religions and the fourth most widely practiced religion, with approximately 500 million followers worldwide and more than 250 million in China alone. Based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha, the religion was founded in India nearly 2,500 years ago. There are two main branches of Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism. Tenets of Buddhism include a vow of nonviolence and an adherence to ethical behavior in all aspects of life.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 500 BCE

    Judaism

    It is a type of Abrahamic religions. It is estimated that there are around 15 million Jewish people living by their faith and values today. Their religion is not just a belief system but a way of life, law, culture and tradition. Jewish communities come together in local synagogues to worship G-d and take part in events and celebrations. There are around 454 synagogues in the UK today, and many more around the world.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 400 BCE

    Buddhism

    It is a type of Indian religions .Buddhism was founded in India by a spiritual teacher known as “the Buddha” His teachings formed the basis of the philosophies, practices and traditions of the Buddhist faith. Around the world, there are an estimated 470 million followers of Buddhism, and it is becoming increasingly popular in Western society by the day. Buddhism’s purpose is to overcome suffering caused by desire/greed and materialism, ego, and ignorance of the true nature of reality.
  • Period: 1 CE to 100

    Christianity

    It is a type of Abrahamic religions .Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and is approximately 2,000 years old. Its largest groups are the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox churches, and the Protestant churches, and its sacred text is the Bible. Over the centuries, Christianity grew in numbers as it spread around the world, often through missionaries and colonizers.
  • Period: 601 to 700

    Islam

    It is a type of Abrahamic religions.Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Followers of Islam are called Muslims, and there are approximately 1.9 billion practising Muslims worldwide. built on the revelations and messages of a prophet named Muhammad. Muslims are also monotheistic and believe that Prophet Muhammad was sent by God to spread the teachings of their faith to mankind.
  • Period: 1501 to

    Sikhi

    It is a type of Indian religions .Around 500 years ago the Sikh faith was founded in Punjab, South Asia, by a man called Guru Nanak Dev Ji. At the time, Hindu Dharma and Islam were the predominant faiths in Asia. Guru (meaning teacher) Nanak began preaching something completely new. There are 25 million Sikhs in the world today, and they believe in one God under whom everyone is equal.