Religions in South Asia

Began in India in the late 1400's.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

There is only 1 God (Allah) who created the universe and everything in it.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

Beliefs contained 4 main truths.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

Practiced mostly in India and Nepal.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

Makes up approximately 63% of South Asia.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

Began around the 7th century B.C.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

Makes up about 2% of South Asia.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

Believes in ahimsa or non violence towards all living things.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

Practiced in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some in India.

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Jainism

Worship many deities (gods) and believe in reincarnation (rebirth of the soul).

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Jainism