| A | B |
|---|
| corrupt | dishonest, immoral, or decaying |
| dynasty | a ses of rulers who belong to the same family |
| epic | a long poem or story about a big subject.An epic features heroes who are larger than life. |
| formal | that which follows a strict pattern or set of rules |
| fundamentalists | people who insist that the basic beliefs of a religion be followed exactly |
| secular | not having to do with religion. In a secular country, religios leaders do not control politics or the economy. |
| theocracy | a country whose government is run by religious leaders |
| Sultan | This title means "head of the Muslim world. |
