In chapter 4, Strayer discusses three different solutions to how China can come back together from the violence and turmoil. One solution would consist of many rules or laws that enforced punishments if necessary. The other solution consisted of using moral examples of superiors. Finally the last solution consists of doing the opposite of what Confucius thought was the solution. India created their own religion, called Hinduism, and it grew with their civilization. The nations in South Asian were transforming into a more philosophical religion instead of the ritual sacrifice. The Buddhist challenge gave restrictions and opportunities to women. I thought it was really cool that Hinduism had ancient texts that told stories between humans and deities that taught moral obligations. Persia was looking for a religious outlook in Zoroastrianism and Judaism. Zoroastrianism includes human free will, struggle of good versus evil, a savior, and judgement day. Judaism included migration and exiles of a small Hebrew community, one exclusive and jealous God, and loyalty to Yahweh and obedience to his laws. Christianity was born with an encounter of a higher reality, messages of love, and Jesus' miracles and dangerous social critique.