Spread of Buddhism vs. Hinduism vs. Christianity. What were the social and cultural implications of this movement of different faiths?
Spread of Buddhism vs. Hinduism vs. Christianity. What were the social and cultural implications of this movement of different faiths?
Answer:
Christianity: formed in Roman Empire. Spread beliefs through missionaries along Silk Road. Spread relatively quickly and become popular in Mediterranean (prominent religion in Rome), then Southwest Asia from 2nd to 7th century. Communities of people had same beliefs.
Buddhism: established self in northern India by third century BC. Successful in attracting merchants, who helped spread beliefs. Gradually made way along Silk Road to Iran, Central Asia, China and Southeast Asia, first getting established in Oasis towns.
Hinduism: similar to Buddhism, but mainly spread to Southeast Asia. Buddhist or Hindu advisors appointed in smaller kingdoms and associated selves with honored religious traditions.
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