| 8084195116 | Christianity | Founded by Jesus of Nazareth Follows the old testament and the Gospels. Teaches the 10 commandments where punishment is fair. Messiah prophesied that Jesus would come Male dominated religion. Spread through commerce, conquest and conversion. | 0 | |
| 8084195117 | Jainism | Believes in nonviolence Has influence in the Gupta Empire. (India) Moved dirt around so they wouldn't crush any bugs (all life is precious) | 1 | |
| 8084195118 | Buddhism | Four noble truths as well as the 8 fold path which explains how to reach nirvana or enlightenment. Founded by the buddha, a prince who meditated/fasted to reach an answer. Women were considered inferior, spread through the silk road. | 2 | |
| 8084195119 | Hinduism | More of a life style, developed from brahmanism. Reincarnation is based off of good deeds or karma. Vedas Men and women are supposed to be equal, spread through trade and commerce. | 3 | |
| 8084195120 | Polytheism | Belief of multiple gods. | 4 | |
| 8084195121 | Zoroastrianism | The cosmic order between the struggle of good and evil. House of Songs (Good/Heaven) House of Lies (Bad/Hell) In the afterlife you cross a bridge and if you see an angel, you go to the House of Songs and if you see a witch you go to the House of Lies Polytheistic religion. | 5 | |
| 8084195122 | Daoism | Almost seems lazy People go with what happens, Yin and yang, opposites. Restore central order through disengagement. Spread through school teachings and migration. | 6 | |
| 8084195123 | Confucianism | The belief that there is good in everyone. The order of the family (Elders in the highest rank) line up with the state. Aristocratic roots Women show obedience, loyal to men. Filial piety, respect of everyone, especially the elders. Avoided religion, politics and ethics were focused on. Spread through schools. | 7 | |
| 8084195124 | Legalism | Believed everything was ethically wrong Ruled with strict laws and punishment. | 8 | |
| 8084195125 | Judaism | Worship the Torah and the Exodus. Founded by Abraham They can only worship Yahweh First monotheistic religion. People (And women) are treated equally Women could be rabbi. Spread through diaspora. | 9 |
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