Unit 1 Crossword Review

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5. Belief in many gods or deities.
9. The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt, considered gods on Earth.
11. A group of people from western Asia who invaded Egypt with their use of chariots and bronze weapons.
14. An ancient Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, a religion that emphasized the struggle between good and evil.
15. The site of the Great Pyramids in ancient Egypt.
16. Road: A major ancient highway built by the Persians to facilitate communication and trade across their empire.
18. The ancient Egyptian process of preserving the body after death for the afterlife.
19. The people of the ancient region of Sumer in southern Mesopotamia, known for creating the first known civilization.
21. script: A simplified, cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics used for everyday writing.
22. A pharaoh of Egypt who promoted the worship of one god, Aten, leading to a religious revolution.
25. A large stepped structure with a temple at the top, used in ancient Mesopotamian cities.
26. The first pharaoh who is credited with uniting Upper and Lower Egypt.
28. A seafaring people known for their trade networks and the creation of the phonetic alphabet.
30. An ancient city in Mesopotamia, famous for its wealth, culture, and the Code of Hammurabi.
31. A form of government where religious leaders rule in the name of a god or gods.
32. A system of society or government where men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
34. An ancient Semitic people who established the first empire in Mesopotamia under Sargon.
36. One of the first major cities of ancient Mesopotamia, known for its large population and monumental architecture.
37. A system of government where state officials make decisions rather than elected representatives.
39. The chief advisor to the pharaoh in ancient Egypt, responsible for overseeing the government.
40. An ancient empire in present-day Iran, known for their tolerance, vast conquests, and innovations in governance.
41. A Persian ruler who expanded the empire and organized its governance, including the construction of the Royal Road.

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1. An ancient Semitic people, traditionally considered the ancestors of the Jewish people.
2. An ancient city in the Middle East, significant for its religious and historical importance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
3. A form of government where a king or queen rules, often with hereditary succession.
4. A country that takes over foreign lands and people.
6. The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her political alliances and relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
7. A Babylonian king best known for his code of laws, one of the earliest and most complete legal codes.
8. A powerful and warlike ancient people known for their empire and military innovations.
10. Belief in a single god.
12. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, often called the cradle of civilization.
13. A young pharaoh famous for his intact tomb and its treasures.
17. River: The major river of Egypt, essential for agriculture, transportation, and life in ancient times.
19. The ruler who founded the Akkadian Empire, the first empire in Mesopotamia.
20. A powerful female pharaoh of ancient Egypt known for her prosperous reign.
21. The system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols.
23. An ancient people who established an empire in Anatolia and are known for their use of iron weapons.
24. An elite group of Persian soldiers who maintained a constant number of 10,000, forming the king's personal guard.
27. A line of hereditary rulers from the same family.
29. A province in the ancient Persian Empire, with its own governor responsible for administering affairs and collecting taxes.
33. Egypt: The northern region of Egypt, located near the Nile Delta.
35. An ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia, composed of wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
38. The founder of the Persian Empire, known for his tolerance and respect for conquered peoples.