Vocab 2 Crossword - Divit Gangrade
Across
- 3. The title given to ancient Egyptian monarchs, who were considered both political and religious leaders.
- 4. An amount of a resource, typically agricultural products, that exceeds the demand, allowing for trade and the development of specialized roles within society.
- 6. The dispersion of any people from their original homeland, often used in reference to the Jewish population and their history of exile.
- 8. A sequence of rulers from the same family or lineage, often marked by a continuous period of reign.
- 9. A set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship, which play a foundational role in Judaism and Christianity.
- 10. A system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
- 11. A self-governing city that also serves as the surrounding territory, often functioning independently and maintaining its own government and laws.
- 12. A large political unit that rules over a diverse range of territories and peoples, usually led by a single sovereign authority.
- 15. A system of governance in which religious leaders control the government, and the state's legal system is based on religious law.
- 16. The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and containing laws, teachings, and commandments.
- 17. The belief in or worship of multiple deities, typically organized into a pantheon.
Down
- 1. A system of administration characterized by specialized departments and officials to manage the functions of government or organizations according to established rules and procedures.
- 2. One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, which originated in ancient Persia, emphasizing a dualistic cosmology of good and evil and the role of individuals in determining their fate.
- 5. An ancient region located to the south of Egypt along the Nile River, known for its rich cultural heritage and interactions with neighboring civilizations.
- 7. The period in human history following the Bronze Age, characterized by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons, leading to significant technological and societal advancements.
- 10. A system of writing using symbolic characters, primarily associated with ancient Egypt, used for religious texts, government records, and more.
- 13. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the cradle of civilization for its early developments in writing, agriculture, and urbanization.
- 14. The belief in the existence of a single deity or god.