Vocab 3

1. A system of government or management in which decisions and tasks are carried out by a complex network of officials and administrators.
3. A sequence of rulers from the same family or lineage who rule a nation or empire.
6. Belief in or worship of a single deity or god.
9. Age A historical period characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons, marking an advancement from the Bronze Age.
11. Commandments A set of moral and religious principles in the Bible, particularly in the Jewish and Christian traditions.
12. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, considered one of the cradles of civilization.
13. A vast and powerful state or territory, often consisting of multiple regions or nations, ruled by a single authority.
14. An ancient region along the Nile River, located in present-day Sudan and southern Egypt.
18. A system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols.

2. A self-governing urban center and the surrounding territory, often characterized by its independence and sovereignty.
4. Belief in or worship of multiple deities or gods.
5. One of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, founded by Zoroaster, with a focus on the struggle between good and evil.
7. Excess or extra resources, goods, or food beyond what is needed for immediate consumption.
8. The dispersion of a particular group of people from their homeland to various locations around the world.
10. A system of organization in which individuals or groups are ranked according to their status, authority, or importance.
15. A form of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold both political and religious authority.
16. The central and most important religious text in Judaism, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
17. A title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt, often considered divine or god-like figures.