Hinduism

· Belief in many forms of one God

· Reincarnation: Rebirth based upon karma

· Karma: Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences

· Vedas and Upanishads: Sacred writings

· Spread along major trade routes

Buddhism

· Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

· Four Noble Truths

· Eightfold Path to Enlightenment