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Location: Central America
The Maya were polytheistic and believed in more than 160 gods. Their primary gods were forces or objects in nature. Animals were also very popular gods. -
Location: India
The Gupta built different sculptures and shrines for Hinduism and Buddhism. -
Location: Europe and Asia
In the Byzantine empire, religion and government were very connected.The emperor was also seen as the living representative of God and Jesus Christ. -
Location: Asia
Many Chinese became Buddhists when it came to China. Monks came from India to teach in China and they paid no taxes. -
Location: Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Spain
Muslims have five major practices, called the Five Pillars of Islam. -
Location: West Africa
The people of Ghana did not convert to Islam but the king allowed Muslims to build settlements in the empire. -
Location: Asia
Japan believes in Shintoism, a religion that expresses the love and respect for nature. -
Location: Central Europe
At first the Romans killed Christians for their beliefs, but later on Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. -
Location: West African
At first, Mali accepted Islam but only followed specific teachings. When a new leader took over they started to practice Islam devoutly. -
Location: North America
The Aztecs made a huge plaza in the middle of their city where they gathered for religious rituals -
Location: South America
The Inca were polytheists but the most important god was Inti, the sun god. -
Location: West Africa
At first Songhai did not practice Islam very strictly. When a new ruler was in charge he enforced controls to make sure Islam was practiced the way he wanted.