The Five Major World Religions

Map of the world's major religions in 1500 CE

Think icon.Did you know that both Islam and Christianity have some beliefs that are rooted in Judaism? Did you know that both Buddhism and Hinduism were founded in India? This map shows where the majority of followers from each religion lived around 1500 A.D. Do you think this has changed? Are there areas that are not represented on this map where these religions are prevalent?