Comparing the Religions of Asia Confucianism Hinduism Buddhism Comparing the Religions of Asia Shinto Islam
1. This religion originated on the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism Buddhism
2. This focuses on ending suffering by eliminating selfish desires. Buddhism
3. This religion originated in Japan. Shinto
4. Most followers of this religion live in India. Hinduism
5. Originated in Southwest Asia. Islam
6. Sumo wrestling is associated with this faith. Shinto
7. Large numbers of followers can be found in India, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Islam
8. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama around 530B.C. Buddhism
9. No god is mentioned in this belief system. Confucianism Buddhism
10. This religion is animistic (worships spirits). Shinto
11. The major sects are the Sunni and Shia. Islam
12. This religion is monotheistic (one god). Islam
13. Society will be peaceful if people behave properly. Confucianism
14. This faith includes multiple gods or spirits. Shinto Hinduism
15. It is influential in China and Japan. Confucianism Buddhism
16. The world’s two oldest religions. Shinto Hinduism
17. Their holy book is the Qur’an. Islam
18. It centers on 5 important practices/relationships. Confucianism Islam
19. The faith believes in reincarnation and karma. Hinduism Buddhism
20. Rituals emphasize cleansing and purifying. Shinto
21. Some followers believe in a caste system that divides people by social class. Hinduism
22. It is practiced mainly in Japan. Shinto
23. It originated in Southern or Eastern Asia. Hinduism 23. It originated in Southern or Eastern Asia. Confucianism Buddhism Shinto
24. Followers are taught to be patient and avoid excesses. Buddhism
25. The holy books are called the Vedas. Hinduism