Question

the following timeline shows the approximate dates when several world religions began. look at the timeline. then answer the question below. based on the timeline, which of the following statements are true? select all that apply. buddhism began about 1,000 years after hinduism. buddhism began more than 500 years before christianity. buddhism began about 300 years after judaism. buddhism began more than 1,000 years before islam.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement: Calculate the time between Hinduism (1500 BCE) and Buddhism (500 BCE): $1500 - 500 = 1000$ years. This is true.
2. For the second statement: Calculate the time between Buddhism (500 BCE) and Christianity (30 CE). BCE to CE adds the values: $500 + 30 = 530$ years, which is more than 500. This is true.
3. For the third statement: Calculate the time between Judaism (1800 BCE) and Buddhism (500 BCE): $1800 - 500 = 1300$ years, not 300. This is false.
4. For the fourth statement: Calculate the time between Buddhism (500 BCE) and Islam (610 CE): $500 + 610 = 1110$ years, which is more than 1000. This is true.

Answer:

• Buddhism began about 1,000 years after Hinduism.
• Buddhism began more than 500 years before Christianity.
• Buddhism began more than 1,000 years before Islam.