All of the following were features of the civilizations in Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, the Indus River Valley, and the Yellow River Valley EXCEPT

The correct answer is A. Religious systems that included sacrifice rituals.
Explanation:
Ancient civilizations shared many common features including social stratification or the creation of artistic and architectural elements. However, sacrifice ritual was not a common feature civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, etc. shared. Indeed, sacrifice rituals including human sacrifice rituals existed in cultures such as the Aztecs in Mesoamerica but this was not a generalized practice or a basic element found in the first human civilizations. Moreover, this practice was linked to specific religious beliefs. According to this, the correct answer is A.