Vir Patel LC#2

5. A system of writing in which pictures or symbols represent words or sounds, used in ancient Egypt.
8. A sequence of rulers from the same family, holding power over a region or country for an extended period.
10. The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
11. An ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster, emphasizing the dualistic concepts of good and evil.
13. A title used for rulers of ancient Egypt, often considered divine kings.
14. A set of ethical and religious principles in the Bible, traditionally associated with the Jewish and Christian faiths.
16. The dispersion or scattering of a group of people, often referring to a specific ethnic or religious community.
17. A system of government or administration where decisions are made by officials and agencies following established rules and procedures.
18. Belief in or worship of a single, all-powerful god.

1. A form of government where religious leaders or religious principles hold ultimate authority.
2. Belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.
3. A self-governing city and its surrounding territory, which functions as an independent political entity.
4. A system of organizing or ranking people, groups, or things based on their importance, authority, or status.
6. A vast and powerful group of territories or nations ruled by a single central authority, often an emperor.
7. A historical period characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons, following the Bronze Age.
9. An excess or extra amount of something, typically referring to goods or resources beyond what is immediately needed.
12. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often considered one of the cradles of civilization.
15. An ancient region in northeastern Africa, located along the Nile River and known for its historical significance.