Which religions first emerged on the Indian subcontinent Buddhism Christianity Confucianism daoism Hinduism and Judaism
Hinduism and Buddhism originated on the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism is considered to be one of the oldest religions in the world, with its roots dating back to ancient times. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), also originated in ancient India before spreading to other parts of Asia.
Christianity, Judaism, Confucianism, and Daoism did not emerge on the Indian subcontinent.
Christianity emerged in the 1st century CE in the Levant region (present-day Israel, Palestine, and neighboring areas).
Judaism, one of the oldest monotheistic religions, originated in the ancient Kingdom of Israel, which is located in modern-day Israel and Palestine.
Confucianism and Daoism both originated in ancient China. Confucianism was founded by Confucius during the 5th century BCE, while Daoism emerged around the same time as a philosophy and later evolved into a religious tradition.
The religions that first emerged on the Indian subcontinent are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Hinduism is believed to be the oldest among them, dating back to the early Indus Valley civilization, around 2500 BCE. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in the 6th century BCE, while Jainism was also established around the same time by Mahavira.
Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and Judaism did not originate on the Indian subcontinent. Christianity emerged in the 1st century CE in the Middle East, Confucianism and Daoism originated in China, and Judaism originated in the ancient land of Canaan (present-day Israel and Palestine).