Across
- 4. A character used in a system of pictural writing, particularly used on Egyptian monuments.
- 5. A nation that controls many territories and is rules by a single authority figure.
- 7. A region along the Nile River, South of Egypt known for its rich deposits of gold, it was a gateway for luxury products/goods.
- 9. A line of hereditary rulers of a country. (Rulers from a family line)
- 10. An amount more than what is needed/excess.
- 13. One of the oldest monotheistic religions, it originated in ancient Persia.
- 16. The Earliest Civilization, it is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Fertile Crescent.
- 17. A political system consisting of an independent city having sovereignty over contiguous territory.
- 18. A large group of people who share a cultural and regional origin but are living away from their traditional homeland.
Down
- 1. A government where a god, deity or group of deities is in charge.
- 2. The ten rules given to Moses by God that dictate how humans should live and interact with one another.
- 3. Ancient Egyptian rulers that were both the heads of state and the religious leaders of their people.
- 6. The belief in multiple deities or gods/goddesses.
- 8. A government body of non-elected officials.
- 11. Meaning "Law" or "Teachings" is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
- 12. A ranking of positions of authority according to power or importance.
- 14. Age A period in human history that started between 1200 B.C. and 600 B.C. notably marked by the widespread of Iron tools.
- 15. A religious belief in one god.