Analyze similarities and differences between the diffusion of Buddhism from its origins to 1450 and the diffusion of chrisitianity from its origins to 1450.

Similarity 1,

Christianity and Buddhism were both spread by merchants and missionaries

Similarity 2,

Both were spread by powerful emperors

Similarity 3

Both appealed to the lower class

Difference between the diffusion of Buddhism from its origin

Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire whereas Buddhism spread through East and South Asia

Christianity was spread to many different cities in Europe by missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading their beliefs and religion.

-Missionaries would go to many cities in Europe and preach the word of God.

-Paul was one of the first and most important missionaries who later became a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Explanation:

Both Buddhism and Christianity from their origins to the sixth century C. E. had similarities in that the diffusion was attributed through missionary work and conquest. Meanwhile, Christianity spread through the downfall of Rome and Buddhism spread by Ashoka who sent monks to share the teachings of the Buddha.