Were the articles of confederation effective in binding the states together?

The answer is no. The Articles of Confederation were insignificant in administering good interstate relations because they did not bestow Congress with the power to control interstate trade or to interfere in questions of interstate disagreements, but as a last resort. The Articles also made it too hard for Congress to effortlessly pass legislation useful to the common good. Also, the Congress was so overwhelmed by low confidence and poor interstate relations that it was frequently powerless to address parts that did fall under its direct control.

both believe in many god or polytheism

both built temples that they worshiped in both civilization's god were humanoid

both groups made religion a large portion of their lives

both believe in one religion throughout

the dead were buried with items for the afterlife