Across
- 2. ancient region between Tigris and Euphrates
- 4. government ruled by religious leaders
- 6. a large territory under one ruler
- 9. writing system using symbols or pictures
- 11. independent city with its own government
- 13. ancient region south of Egypt
- 14. scattering of people from their homeland
- 16. ruler of ancient Egypt
- 17. extra supply beyond what is needed
Down
- 1. government run by state officials
- 3. Commandments religious laws given to Moses
- 4. first five books of the Hebrew Bible
- 5. series of rulers from one family
- 7. belief in many gods
- 8. Age period when iron tools were used
- 10. ranking system of status or authority
- 12. belief in one god
- 15. ancient Persian religion by Zoroaster