This webquest aligns with the Minnesota Social Studies Standard 9.4.3.8.3: Analyze the emergence, development, and impact of religions and philosophies of this era, including Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity. (Classical Traditions, Belief Systems, and Giant Empires: 2000 BCE – 600 CE). Its focus is to show students how world religions emerged so they understand the differences in beliefs and how the early beliefs of these religions are different from today. This should