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1500 BCE
hinduism
One of the oldest religions of humanity, founded in 1500 BCE or earlier -
1300 BCE
judaism
The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism in Mesopotamia around 1300 B.C. Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths (religions with one God). -
900 BCE
the temple
According to the Bible, the First Temple for Jewish worship was built around 900-1000 BCE and destroyed by Babylonians in 586 BCE. -
632 BCE
the spread of islam
Within 150 years of Muhammad’s death in 632 AD, Islam had spread west to North Africa, and into present day Spain. -
622 BCE
islam
Founded in Arabia by Muhammad in A.D. 622. -
586 BCE
the temple (destroyed)
According to the Bible, the First Temple for Jewish worship was built around 900-1000 BCE and destroyed by Babylonians in 586 BCE. -
520 BCE
buddhism
Buddhism, which teaches people that they can escape the suffering of the world through the Buddhist teachings, developed in Northeast India in 520 BCE and spread to other parts of Asia -
319 BCE
The gupta empire
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from the early 4th century CE to late 6th century CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by historians. -
33 BCE
christianity
Founded by Jesus Christ, who was crucified around A.D. 33 in Palestine in the city of Jerusalem. It was after his death when his followers came to believe in him as the Christ, the Messiah. -
7 BCE
Tibet buddhism
Developed in Tibet in the 7c CE.
A mix of Theravada and Mahayana.
Boddhisatvas include Lamas, like the Dalai Lama.