Question

Read the time line.

A timeline. The timeline is titled Development of Major World Religions. 2000 B C E Hinduism developed in South Asia. 1500 B C E Judaism developed in Southwest Asia. 590 B C E Buddhism developed in South Asia. 33 C E Christianity developed in Southwest Asia. 610 C E Islam developed in Southwest Asia. 1500 C E Sikhism developed in South Asia.

Which statement is true based on the time line?

Sikhism spread more quickly than Islam spread.
Buddhism developed in South Asia earlier than Christianity developed in Southwest Asia.
Religions in Southwest Asia developed earlier than religions in South Asia.
More religions developed in Southwest Asia than anywhere else in the world.

Answer 1

Based on the timeline provided, the correct statement is: Buddhism developed in South Asia earlier than Christianity developed in Southwest Asia.

Here's a breakdown of the timeline:

- 2000 BCE: Hinduism developed in South Asia

- 1500 BCE: Judaism developed in Southwest Asia

- 590 BCE: Buddhism developed in South Asia

- 33 CE: Christianity developed in Southwest Asia

- 610 CE: Islam developed in Southwest Asia

- 1500 CE: Sikhism developed in South Asia

From this timeline, we can see that Buddhism developed in South Asia before Christianity developed in Southwest Asia. Therefore, the statement "Buddhism developed in South Asia earlier than Christianity developed in Southwest Asia" is true.

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