Is there a reason to why EW takes away Lith's 150f+ bonus and others?

Aztecs +50g

Chinese +3 villies - resources

Ethiopians age up bonus (starting with extra 100f, 100g

Inca Llama

Indian villie discount (how many villies savings in food)

Italians age up discount (+food of the discounted age2)

Japanese wood savings on production buildings

Malians wood savings on buildings already built

Mayans extra villie -50f

Persians +50f +50w

Teutons farm discount (2 farms savings)

I haven't tested them all but this seems like a major oversight. Its like these civs are just a little more bland and generic while others get to use all of their bonuses. Just why? EW game balance sure, but in consequence some civs feel less flavourful.

EDIT: Ethiopians are the dev's favorite