Major Religions in Asia Review

When & Where It Started: In India in 500 BCE

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

When & Where It Started: In China around 500-600 BCE

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

When & Where It Started: In Japan in 300 BCE

• Daoism

• Shintoism

When & Where It Started: In India in 1500 BCE

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

When & Where It Started: China around 400-500 BCE

• Buddhism

• Daoism

Gods: Polytheistic (many gods); Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the main ones (called Trimurti)

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Gods: No gods; follows the teachings of Buddha

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Gods: No gods; believers follow daily rituals to connect with nature & ancestors

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

Gods: No gods; believers follow Confucius' teachings

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

Gods: No gods; believers follow Laozi's teachings

• Daoism

• Buddhism