How was the leadership of the Israelites different from other ancient river civilizations?

Answer and Explanation:

In River Valley Civilization, people looked up to Pharaoh and high priests. And then comes, Artists, merchants, and lesser priests. In the next category, there were farmers. In the last category, there were slaves. Women were not treated equally to men.

They have centralized rule by Pharaoh, who used to have political and religious power. Moreover, Dynasties were also created. Public work also has a significant role, like irrigation canals for agriculture purposes.

The economy was highly dependent on trading and agriculture.

They were Polytheists and mummified kings and priests.

Israelites have a hierarchy in which Hammurabi's code enforced the hierarchy system. Moreover, secondly, they were also categorized based on education. Moreover, they also have a patriarchy system in their households.

They have city-state systems, independent cities, and villages were created. They had built defensive walls around their cities. If the conflict has arrived between cities, it led to war and gave rise to the empire. Warriors and kings used to claim that they have power given by God to rule.

They developed complex tools and weapons.

They were also Polytheists.