Vocab Two

2. A system of power through hereditary means where power is passed down to the next generation
4. A kingdom along the Nile, south of modern day Egypt
5. Persian religion that was monothiestic
6. Belief in more than one god
8. A large group of lands and people ruled by one government or ruler.
11. Belief in one god
14. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible which is holy text for Hebrews
15. Considered as a god-king, ruler of Egypt
16. A system where people are ranked by power/importance
18. Extra amount of something, usually food

1. Civilization between Tigris and Euphrates River
3. A set of religious beliefs given to Moses and has relevance to Christianity and Judaism
7. The pictograph writing system used by ancient Egyptians
9. A period when people began making tools and weapons from iron
10. The spreading out of people from their homeland
12. A system of government where elected state officials lead the country
13. A government ruled by religious leaders or based on religion.
17. The area around a city acting indepdently