1. Origin of 5 of the Major World Religions
This religion began in what is modern-day ISRAEL and members believe Jesus Christ is their savior
CHRISTIANITY
Origin of 5 of the Major World Religions
This religion began in what is modern-day ISRAEL and members worship in synagogues
JUDAISM
Europe
This religion spread from the ARABIAN PENINSULA in the late 600 c.e.
ISLAM
North America
Asia
Africa
This religion began in INDIA and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
BUDDHISM
South America
Australia
This religion is the world’s oldest and began in INDIA
HINDUISM
Antarctica

2. Where were each of the 5 major religions of the world located in 1500 C.E?
Judaism
Concentrated in Europe and the Middle East
Christianity
Islam
Parts of Asia, Africa, and southern Europe
Hinduism
India and part of Southeast Asia
Buddhism
East and Southeast Asia
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3. Where are the 5 major religions located today?

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