East versus West: Sacred Beliefs and Political Institutions of Ancient Empires

How do spiritual beliefs and reason (logic) integrate in government styles of ancient cultures? Use examples from ancient China and Japan versus ancient Maya and Aztec-style rule and governance. How are their cultures similar in religious and secular authority? How are they different? Give examples.
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References:
https://www.worldhistory.org/Maya_Government/
and
https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/politics-and-religion-politics-and-japanese-religions
and
https://www.worldhistory.org/Yuan_Dynasty/