Vir Patel LC#2

4. A self-governing city and its surrounding territory, which functions as an independent political entity.
6. A sequence of rulers from the same family, holding power over a region or country for an extended period.
7. A system of government or administration where decisions are made by officials and agencies following established rules and procedures.
8. Belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.
10. An ancient region in northeastern Africa, located along the Nile River and known for its historical significance.
13. A vast and powerful group of territories or nations ruled by a single central authority, often an emperor.
14. A title used for rulers of ancient Egypt, often considered divine kings.
15. Belief in or worship of a single, all-powerful god.
17. A system of organizing or ranking people, groups, or things based on their importance, authority, or status.
18. The dispersion or scattering of a group of people, often referring to a specific ethnic or religious community.

1. An excess or extra amount of something, typically referring to goods or resources beyond what is immediately needed.
2. A system of writing in which pictures or symbols represent words or sounds, used in ancient Egypt.
3. A form of government where religious leaders or religious principles hold ultimate authority.
5. A set of ethical and religious principles in the Bible, traditionally associated with the Jewish and Christian faiths.
9. An ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster, emphasizing the dualistic concepts of good and evil.
11. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often considered one of the cradles of civilization.
12. The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
16. A historical period characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons, following the Bronze Age.