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Major Religions Timeline

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Created on April 28, 2026

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major religions Timeline

  • Emerges in the Shang dynasty.
  • Ancestor worship and the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven".
  • Influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and popular beliefs about spirits and deities.
  • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in India.
  • Teaches the path to Nirvana through detachment and meditation.
  • Originates in India with the Vedas as sacred texts.
  • Development of the caste system and beliefs in reincarnation and karma.
  • Based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
  • Expands throughout the Roman Empire and the Western world.
  • Founded by Muhammad in Arabia with the Quran as the holy book.
  • Quickly spreads through the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Traditional Chinese

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

Buddhism

7th Century A.D.

1st Century A.D.

1500 B.C.

1600 B.C.

500 B.C.