The document summarizes three classical civilizations: the Mayans, the rise of Islam, and West African empires. It describes the Mayan cities and pyramid structures, their agriculture and religion. It then outlines the origins of Islam in Mecca and the prophet Muhammad, the spread of Islam through the Quran and five pillars of belief. Finally, it briefly discusses the West African empires of Ghana and Mali that arose during this period.
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World History: Classical Civilizations - Part III
1. The Mayans, the Rise of Islam, and the West African EmpiresClassical Civilizations Part III
3. Mayan CitiesThe Mayans Click Here for a Video on Mayan Daily LifeMayan AgricultureAbove: Maize is the heart of Mayan agricultureRight: Yum Kax, the Mayan maize godAbove: Mayan ball courtLeft: Mayan pyramid
4. Many GodsThe MayansWriting and MathematicsAbove: Mayan glyphsLeft: Mayan glyph calendarPictured above are the corn god (left ) and the rain god (right)
5. The Birth of IslamMecca, Saudi ArabiaMuhammad The symbol of Islam, the crescent and star