You are a wealthy young person living in Southeast Asia during the classical era. You have heard that people around the world have been following religions and philosophies that have not yet reached your own country. You have decided to learn more about these ideas by traveling across the world. However, you will only have time to really study two religions or philosophies. You have narrowed your list down to the following options:

1. East Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, or Confucian philosophy.

2. Europe and Middle East: Judaism, Christianity, or Greek philosophy

Select one of the listed religions or philosophies for each region. Now imagine that you have traveled to the each of these regions and learned all you could about the religion or philosophies you selected. Write two letters to friends or family back home telling them about what you've learned. Each letter should focus on a different religion or philosophy and include:

-A brief description of the classical civilizations you visited to learn about your chosen religion or philosophy.

-A review of the important beliefs associated with your chosen religions or philosophies.

-An explanation of how the philosophy or religion has contributed to society in the classical civilizations you visited. This could include each one's influence on politics, law, social hierarchies, or any other important aspect of culture.