Question

Which of the following individuals were born BEFORE Christ? *

Answer 1

Answer:

• Lao Tzu
• Confucius
• Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)

Explanation:

Lao Tzu was a Chinese philosopher but his birth year is unclear. It is estimated however, that he lived between the 6th and 4th century BCs which would mean he was born at least 400 years before the birth of Christ.

Confucius is one of the most famous philosophers to ever live. He was born in the year 551 BC around present day Shandong, China

Siddhartha Gautama who is the founder of Buddhism, was born centuries before Christ between the 6th century and 5th century BCs.