~Buddhism~ Is 2,500 years old. It arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th century BCE. The location it is associated with where it began: is India. Major prophets/figures: Siddhartha Gautama, became known as the Buddha or 'awakened one.' Major books and literature: The Dhammapada, the Vinaya Pitaka, and the Abidhamma Pitaka Four doctrines, beliefs, or practices: Meditation, Mantras, Mudras, Prayer Wheels |  Above~ is the Buddhism symbol |
~Christianity~ It started about 2,000 years ago in Judea (present day Israel). The location it is associated with where it began: Judea, which is present day Israel Major prophets/figures: Jesus Christ, God Major books and literature: the Bible Four doctrines, beliefs, or practices: Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, and Prayer |  Above~ is the Christianity symbols |
~Hinduism~ In some ways Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world, or at least elements within stretch back many thousands of years. The locations it is associated with where it began: is in India Major prophets/figures: most Hindus believe in a supreme God, whose qualities and forms are represented by the multitude of deities which emanate from him. Major books and literature: Hinduism has 3 major groupings of books, which are, The Vedas, The Gitas, and The Upanishads Four doctrines, beliefs, or practices: Brahmacharga, Grastha, Venaprastha, Sanngasu, which are the 'Four Stages of Life' |  Above~ is the Hinduism symbol |
~Islam~ Muslims believe that Islam was revealed over 1400 years ago in Mecca, Arabia. The location it is associated with where it began: In Arabia Major prophets/figures: believe that there is only one God Major books and literature: the Holy Quran Four doctrines, beliefs, or practices: Confession of faith (shahada), Ritua prayer (salat), Alms tax (zakat), and Fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm) |  Above~ is the Islam symbol |
~Judaism~ Originated in the Middle East over 3500 years ago. The location it is associated with where it began: the Middle East Major prophets/figures: believe that there is only one God with whom they have a covenant Major books and literature: Tanakh, which is the Jewish Bible Four doctrines, beliefs, or practices: the Mitzvot, the 613 Commandments, Rabbinic Law, and the Synagogue |  Above~ is the Judaism symbol |
