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Religion: The Mayans practiced a religion similar to modern native American religions where gods were based on some part of nature.
Architecture: Mayan architecture was extremely advanced for the time. It consisted of massive pyramids and grand monuments to the gods.
Art/Music: The Mayans had a symbolic writing system which resemboled works of art. The most prevalent works of art where stone carvings and sculptures.Playe music much like we do today with instruments like trumpets and drums.
Cultural diffusion: The Mayan culture was heavily influenced by the Mesopotamians because of there strong trade relations between the two.
Role of Women: The role of women in the mayan civilization was very important with women filling major roles in government and in the economy.

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Olmec calendar: The Mayans created the first accurate 365 day calendar.
Astronomy: They built observatories and accurately tracked stars and constellations through the sky.
Reservoirs:  The Mayans invented the first known underground fresh water reservoirs for use in times of drought.

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Law Codes: Franks - had a King (Charles Martel) that whatever he said they followed no written rules. Byzantines -ruled by Justinian and Theodora had basically roman law with more christian influence. Romans - ruled by Charlemagne had no written law but had an established court system.
Role of Religion in Gov. : Franks -  were pagans which did little to affect the government. Byzantines- theocracy of eastern orthodox Christianity ruled by king/ church figure. Romans - not involved with government but caused many conflicts.
Feudalism: Franks -  one of the founders of feudalism land would be exchanged for loyalty. Byzantines- Gave land to those in the military. Romans- also gave land for loyalty and services to the king.
Civil Service Exams: Franks- had no civil service exam. Byzantine- had a civil service exam to be a state governor. Romans - no civil service exams.

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Religion: Franks- Pagan but later converted to Catholicism. Byzantine- Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Romans - Torn between protestant and Roman Catholic.
Architecture: Franks- Very similar to Roman and French architecture. Byzantine- The Hagia Sophia large domed roughs extravagant. Romans- Victorian style  reflected in modern German architecture.
Art/Music: Franks- Most art in the form of architecture and jewelry. Church music was very popular during that time. Byzantine- All religious in line with the ideas of the church. Romans- Mostly architecture church music mostly.
Cultural diffusion: All of these civilizations are extremely similar due to there geographic location. The effects of diffusion between them is clearly seen in everything they do.
Role of Women: Franks-Just as a caregiver had little to no rights. Byzantine- Women had more rights but still were seen as homemakers. Romans- Women had all the rights of a citizen but could not hold office or vote.

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The saddle: Clovis 1 had the saddle invented because he was a skilled horsemen.
The Battle Axe: Clovis 1 also had this invented for him because it was his weapon of choice on horseback.

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Law Codes: The Sharia which Muslims believe to be the word of God is the basis of Islamic law.
Role of Religion in Gov. : The government was a theocracy and the caliphs where as important of political leaders as they where religious leaders.
Feudalism: Had a conman system where land would be granted for services to the caliph.
Civil Service Exams: None

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Religion: Islam but they where some what tolerant.
Architecture: A combination of all of the European styles at the time.
Art/Music: Is somewhat religiously restricted it is pretty unique in its style.
Cultural diffusion: A massive influence on the Islamic empire is from the civilizations it has conquered from art to architecture. Role of women: Had no rights, kept out of public life, homemakers

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Mental institute: first civilization to treat mental illness.
Bridge mill: like a watermill but on a bridge.
Vertical axial windmill: small windmill to power an organ.

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Law Codes: limited amount of basic laws governed by three branches of Law.
Role of Religion in Gov: They used confusionism as a guiding principle in the government.
Feudalism: No feudal system was in place in china at this time.
Civil Service Exams: used by the government for any position that held power. Shifted the militaristic empire to a scholarly empire.

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Religion: Confusionism values were used in government but Buddhism also flourished in china during this time.
Architecture: Curved roof tops, brick and stone, and open indoors all are present in Tang era Architecture. It greatly inspired Japanese architecture.
Cultural Diffusion: Buddhism spread to china and almost every element of Chinese culture spread to japan through trade.
Role of Women: Had many rights could be priest or hold a political positions.

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Gunpowder: made by accident later used in military.
Toilet Paper: Became widely used during the Tang dynasty.
Compass: First pointed south then with a change of materials pointed north.
Wood Block Printing:  carved words into wood then used like a stamp covered it in ink and pressed it onto a Piece of paper.

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Law Codes: Had similar laws to Byzantine but less based on Religion. Had written Law Called the Yaroslavl's Pravda.
Role of religion in Gov.: Hardly any religion did not control politics.
Feudalism: Did not practice feudalism.
Civil Service Exam: Did not have civil service exams.

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Religion: Orthodox Christianity
Architecture: Just like modern day Russian architecture with domed roofs and tall columns.
Cultural Diffusion: Due to close proximity and good relations with the Byzantines religion, Laws, and Architecture were diffused between the two.
Role of Women: Had little rights were seen as home makers.

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Pancakes: mixed flour with yeast to make pancakes.
Multi domed church: style of architecture that still can be seen in Russia.
Icebreaker: Used to cut through Ice when sailing on the bow of a ship.