I'm sorry for brainstorming I guess? I just thought I could help.
No. Where did you get that idea?
[BNW] [WIP] Cultural Diversity
Regarding Terrace Farms though, I know I'm not going to change your mind, but I just thought that since Rice Terraces are so ingrained in the Eastern Asian culture, that it might be a good idea for them to utilize something that is already in the game. As Senshi said, the
Banaue Rice Terraces have been designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
I think that Terrace farms are more synonymous with East Asia (Nepal, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, China, Indonesia which would be nice to replicate in-game), than it would be with the Inca. Such Terraces have been used for millenia and
continue to be used in a portion of the world that has to feed
millions of mouths and does so quite effectively with this method. 5/7 of the examples listed on the
Wiki Page for Terrace Farms are Asian.
Regarding Polders. No, they aren't exclusive to Netherlands - but they are frequently associated with them (as are terraces to East Asia) as specified in their
Wiki page. It's like how Kangaroos, Wallabies, Cassowaries and Echidnas are frequently associated with Australia, when they are also found in Papua New Guinea.
Actually, you make a good point regarding the SotL's. It's another example of a concept used by lots of civs around the region that could be appropriated for a wider use. Scotland Yard could also blend well with England's spy theme.
I'm not sure it falls flat as much as you want it to. I mean, the idea does have some merit to it and all I'm trying to do is help as opposed to rush my ideas forcefully into something.