World History: Classical Civilizations - Part III
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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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