What key feature helped the Ottoman military defeat other armies in the region? 1- a powerful cavalry

2- an enormous army

3- highly disciplined janissaries

4- innovative tactics

Farming, fishing, and religion

The sumerian empire worshipped a lot of natural aspects like wind. the impact on civilization was people abided by rules to avoid displeasing gods and it created a drive in people to be good. i hope this is what you were looking for, as this question was quite broad.