The actual answer to this is: almost everywhere.
Here are some examples and it does not cover everyone:
A. Native American "religions" began in the Western Hemisphere. Aztecs, Mayans, Incas. and North American Tribes had ancient religions;
B. The middle east gave birth to 3 major ancient times created religions;
C. The sub continent gave rise to Hinduism & Buddhism;and
D. Parts of the western Roman Empire had so-called Barbaric religions among Western Europe, and the Romans & Greeks developed their own religions.
There are many religions in the world today, and during ancient times. Most people identify with a religion, or a mix of several religions.
Of the monotheistic religions (religions that believe in one God), Judaism is the oldest. Of the surviving polytheistic (religions that believe in many gods), Hinduism is the oldest.
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Most of the ancient Chinese religions were based on philosophical ideas, such as the idea of harmony existing in nature (ex. every Yin to its Yang)
Most are Muslim, but many still adhere to ancient traditional religions involving sorcery and magic.
speech/public speaking
Judaism is one of the greatest Religions and the one the most ancient ones too.....Now when we look at the Global Chart of Religions....we come to see the only two Giants.. Christanity and ISLAM....these are the religions that can be called global religions...but For Judaism ...it might not be one of the largest religion but definitely it is one the most influencial religion
in plains areas
Most of the things today all started in Africa such as religions and traditions and even customs.
There are many world religions that once called upon human sacrifice. Voodoo is the most notable. Many African religions. The religion of ancient Greece and rome. Druidisim
Which religion? Most religions- such as those followed by the Romans, Ancient Greeks and Egyptians- are considered myths today, because nobody or few people believe them anymore. Eric is suggesting that today's religions are not supported by any more evidence than these ancient religions, in other words they are also fictional stories.
Agricultural areas, preferably near trade routes.