World Religions Mr. Cox

2014

Originated in India First spread to SE Asia Hindus live in all 6 inhabited continents

The Spread of Followers of Hinduism

Originated in India First spread to SE Asia then China and then to the rest of East Asia Buddhists live and practice in all 6 inhabited continents.

Concentrations of Followers of Buddhism

Originated in SW Asia (the “Middle East”) Mainly concentrated in Israel Jews have migrated and settled in all 6 inhabited continents

Concentrations of Followers of Judaism Around the World

Originated in SW Asia (the “Middle East”) First spread to N. Africa and Europe Spread to all 6 inhabited continents

Spread of Christianity by 1700 C.E.

Originated in SW Asia (the “Middle East”) Spread to all 6 inhabited continents Mainly concentrated in SW Asia, Central Asia, North Africa, and parts of SE Asia

Historical Spread of Islam

History of Religion