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- 5. A hieroglyphics are a system of writing that uses pictures. The word translates to “sacred carving” in Greek. These were mostly found carved in stone, and was popularized by the Greeks.
- 8. This is a group of rulers that rule over a country/kingdom that all come from the same family. A modern day example occurs in Saudi Arabia.
- 10. The _______ is defined as the first five books of the Old Testament, which is also known as the Hebrew Bible.
- 11. This is an ancient religion that originated in Iran. It is one of the oldest monotheistic religions. It was the main religion of the Persian Empire and its dynasties.
- 13. The rulers of ancient Egypt were often referred to as _______s. ________s were often thought to be the connection between humans and God. They were even considered as God’s son. They would own large portions of Egyptian land and had the most power and authority.
- 14. These were given to Moses, a Hebrew prophet, by God himself. These outline how to worship God(such as celebrating Sabbath day), and also what actions are not allowed(like murder and stealing.)
- 16. This term is defined as the spreading out of people from their original birthplace or homeland. For example, slavery was an example of this, when Africans were separated from their homeland, Africa, and brought to the Americas.
- 17. A ______ is a governmental body made up of officials who were not elected but still act as an administrative group that can make rules and decisions. For example, all the U.S departments, like the Department of Defense or the Department of Labor, are all _______s.
- 18. This is the belief in only one god. Many religions are have this characteristic, like Christianity.
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- 1. This is a governmental system in which rulers rule in the name of God. What they say is correct, as they are divine.
- 2. This is the belief in many gods. Many religions have this characteristic, like Hinduism and Buddhism.
- 3. A city in a territory that serves as the main area for political, economic, and cultural development and life. For example, Singapore and Monaco are these types of cities.
- 4. A system in society in which members of the society are separated in different classes or ranks based on different factors.
- 6. This is a large territory that is ruled by one person with the most or all of the authority.
- 7. The Iron Age started around 1100 B.C. This age is marked by the use of iron and steel to make tools and weapons.
- 9. A ______ is an amount of something, usually food, that is left over even after the necessary amount of that thing is used. For example, humans began making permanent settlements and turning to crafts because they had a ______ of food.
- 12. This civilization is located in the Middle East, and is part of the Fertile Crescent. It is one of the first permanent human civilizations. Humans began writing in cuneiform and made agricultural inventions.
- 15. This was an area located in northeastern Africa along the Nile River. Due to its position, it was key in transporting goods. It is also known for having rich deposits of gold.