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Judaism 

A follower is called: Jew

Founded by: Abraham and Moses

When was it founded: 1,800(Abraham) 1,200(Moses)

Holy day: Sabbath (Saturday)

Holy books/writings: Torah and the Tenakh

Local leader: Rabbi

Place of worship: Synagogue 

Some sacreds: Western wall

Christianity 

A follower is called: Christian 

Founded by: Jesus

When was it founded: 2,000 years ago

Holy day: Sunday

Holy books/writings: Bible 

Local leader: priests 

Place of worship: church

Some sacreds: Jerusalem, Rome, Bethlehem 

Islam

A follower is called: Muslim

Founded by: Mohammed 

When was it founded: 1,500 years ago

Holy day: Friday

Holy books/writings: Qur'an 

Local leader: Imam

Place of worship: Mosque

Some sacreds: Mecca

Hinduism 

A follower is called: Hindu

Founded by: (not known) 

When was it founded: 4,500 years ago

Holy day: (none) 

Holy books/writings: Vedas

Local leader: hindu priest 

Place of worship: temple

Some sacreds: River Ganges

Buddhism 

A follower is called: Buddhist 

Founded by: Siddatha Guatama (The budda) 

When was it founded: 2,500 years ago

Holy day: (none) 

Holy books/writings:  Tipitaka

Local leader: Monk

Place of worship: temple

Some sacreds: the Bodhi tree