2. What is religion? a specific set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

3. The six main religions in order are: ChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhismSikhismJudaism 2.1 billion1.3 billion900 million376 million23 million14 million Founded by Jesus Christ, who was crucified around A.D. 30 in Jerusalem. It was after his death when his followers came to believe in him as the Christ, the Messiah. Founded in Arabia by Muhamma d between A.D. 610 and A.D. 632 The oldest religion, it may date to prehistoric times. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, called the Buddha, in the 4th or 5th century B.C. in India. NEW The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths (religions with one god).

4. We are going to be taking a closer look at these three religions and traditions.............. Christianity Islam J u d i s m