Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
1 Answer
Asia, but its a big area. Confucianism was developed by Confucius in about 500 BCE. Buddhism and Hinduism developed in India and Buddhism was imported to China. Hinduism is distinctive of India.
Explanation:
Confucianism is described in many ways not always exactly as a religion. It went through a major overhaul in the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907 CE). It was later used as the basis of the Imperial Civil Service Exam. The core beliefs of Confucianism are humanistic based on family and social harmony rather than spirituality. Official Confucianism ended in 1905 with the end of the Imperial Exams.
Confucianism was revived in the Tang Era as a reaction to Buddhism and Taoism
Modern Chinese governments worked hard to change the underlying Confucianism in Chinese society.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism
Buddhism developed in India following the teachings of (a man probably named) Siddhārtha Gautama. He likely became Buddha.
Buddhism is a religion spread across Asia. Buddhism developed between the 6th and 4th Centuries BCE. There is 2 major Branches of Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism
Hinduism is a synthesis of traditions that became a religion or way of life that developed around 500 BCE. It is primarily established in Nepal and India. Hinduism is complex and had no individual as a source. It has no major leadership although there are holy men and many paths adherents can follow.
