The period from approximately 1000 BCE to 300 BCE has been described as the “Axial Age” due to the pivot in ancient thinking where new ideas and beliefs developed that have shaped the trajectory of all human civilization in some fashion. What role did religion play in the development of civilizations discussed so far? Be sure to give specific examples from different regions. Likewise, what role did philosophers play in China, South Asia, and the Greek city-states as these individuals began to consider how to improve society. How did various thinkers respond to the particular circumstances of their states, societies, and/or cultures PLEASE HELP