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1800 BCE
Judaism
Began from 1800 BCE, Began in Eastern Mediterranean
Judaism began when Abraham was told by God to move from his home to Canaan and promised to make it a great nation. The video “What is Judaism?,” the speaker explains how Judaists have three beliefs: Belief in the Tanakh, Belief in God, and Belief in the New World. Judaism was formed as a religion because of Abraham who helped turn Israel into a country. It's a belief that they must follow the will of God in order to prepare for a reborn world. -
1500 BCE
Hinduism
Around 1500 BC
Began in India
Hinduism began when the Indus-Valley civilization and nomads merged in 1500 BC.
Cognito’s video “What is Hinduism?,” the speaker explains how Hindus have 7 core beliefs: [1] Belief in One Universal Soul, [2] Belief in an immortal individual soul, [3] Belief in karma, [4] Belief in Moksha, [5] Belief in the Vedas, [6] Belief in cyclical time, and [7] Belief in dharma.
Hinduism was formed as a religion because of Hindu’s many diverse beliefs, cultures, and traditions. -
601 BCE
Islam
Began in 7th century, Began in Mecca, Arabia
Islam started when Muhammed wanted to better the world he saw. So he became a messenger for God and helped set rules to create the Islamic religion. “What is Islam?,” explains this religion and these people go by 5 beliefs: Belief in a God, Belief in Books and Prophets, Belief in Day Of Judgement, Belief in Quran, and Belief in Five Pillars. Islam was formed because he helped people form beliefs and traditions in order for everyone to be equal. -
563 BCE
Buddhism
563 BCE/480 BCE, Began in India
Buddhism began with Siddhartha, who lived an inside life until he was an adult and got to travel outside. He came to a conclusion that all of life is suffering and wanted to fix it. The video "What is Buddhism?,” explains four truths: all of life suffers, this can be caused by us, this can end, and it follows 8-fold Path to reach awareness. Buddhism became religion because of his desire to find the path between luxury and deprivation, which resulted into Buddha. -
1 BCE
Christianity
Began 1st century CE, Began in Judea in Middle East
Christianity began when Jesus was believed as the son of God, and helped people know about afterlife. In “Christianity 101,” Jesus believed that forgiving past sins could get forgiveness. He then died of crucifixion. Set foundations for religion and Paul helped fully turn it into religion. It was born because Jesus was son of God, his beliefs were important. Everyone accepted his beliefs, turning it into the largest religion known in the world.