Religion took control throughout the world between 300-600 C.E. due to extensive trading. Intercontinental trade routes were vast and ran from China to the Mediterranean. This helped move many religions throughout the world and to spread faster than ever before. Merchants picked up religions on their journeys and passed it on to the next people they came across.
Jesse James
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You should also consider the active role played by missionaries during the time period. Our friend, Professor Stearns, emphasizes the fact that Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam are all actively working to proselytize during this time period.
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