It is the location of the kaaba - it is expected that muslims visit mecca at least once in their lifetime to walk around the kaaba 7 times counterclockwise
Spartans had a Diarchy, Monarchy, and a Republic.
Sectionalism is the belief that a person's region was superior to other sections of the country. ... All of these issues led to sectionalism in the United States and pushed the country to the brink of war.
Http://www.theworldeconomy.org/impact/Portugal_s_major_advantages.html This should answer your question
These traditions were used by many other colonies and empires.
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