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 the two that apply.
hinduism began about 500 years before judaism.
hinduism began about 1,000 years before buddhism.
hinduism began about 3,000 years before islam.
hinduism began about 1,500 years before christianity.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first statement: Judaism began at ca. 1800 BCE, Hinduism at ca. 1500 BCE. The time difference is \( 1800 - 1500 = 300 \) years (Judaism is earlier), so "Hinduism began about 500 years before Judaism" is false.
2. Analyze the second statement: Hinduism at ca. 1500 BCE, Buddhism at ca. 500 BCE. The time difference is \( 1500 - 500 = 1000 \) years, so "Hinduism began about 1,000 years before Buddhism" is true.
3. Analyze the third statement: Hinduism at ca. 1500 BCE, Islam at ca. 610 CE. Convert BCE to CE (1500 BCE is 1500 years before 1 CE, so total difference is \( 1500 + 610 = 2110 \)) which is not 3000, so this statement is false.
4. Analyze the fourth statement: Hinduism at ca. 1500 BCE, Christianity at ca. 30 CE. The time difference is \( 1500 + 30 = 1530 \approx 1500 \) years, so "Hinduism began about 1,500 years before Christianity" is true.

Answer:

• Hinduism began about 1,000 years before Buddhism.
• Hinduism began about 1,500 years before Christianity.