I think the reverse question is probably more appropriate. That derivative civilizations from the mediterranean maritime trading cultures have a higher geograph

I think the reverse question is probably more appropriate. That derivative civilizations from the mediterranean maritime trading cultures have a higher geography driven disposition to sanctifying contractual agreements since that's how they subsisted life. This is not the case for self-sufficient continental cultures like agrarian China where equality of all men isn't how you get flood control and irrigation projects done and creativity and disrupting how seeds are planted isn't what keeps you alive.