a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC | a monarchy with an emperor as head of state |
an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament | a group of countries under a single authority |
| a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization |
| the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised |