Islam or Ancient Americas

Choose two civilizations from the list.
Al-Andalus, Fatimid, Saljug,Ilkhanid, Timurid and Turkoman (ISLAM)
OR
Maya, Olmec, Toltec, Aztec, Nazca, Inca, Moche, Teotihuacán (AMERICAS)

Describe the contact and cultural exchange among OR compare/contrast at least two of the
groups in a 850-1000 word paper.
May consider the following…
Explain early developments, society centers, economy, and architecture.
Cover events from at least three date examples (look into timelines).
Describe in detail traditions and contributions to art and intellect.
What is the influence of social, political, economic, military, and religious elements in each civilization?
How does geography affect the rise of these civilizations? Why are rivers so important?

Format references according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Minimum of cover page, page numbers, and reference page (with connecting citations featured in paragraphs).