Shophetim
(Heb. shophet, pl. shophetim), properly a magistrate or ruler, rather than one who judges in the sense of trying a cause. This is the name given to those rulers who presided over the affairs of the Israelites during the interval between the death of Joshua and the accession of Saul ( Judges 2:18<span> ), a period of general anarchy and confusion. "The office of judges or regents was held during life, but it was not hereditary, neither could they appoint their successors. Their authority was limited by the law alone, and in doubtful cases they were directed to consult the divine King through the priest by Urim and Thummim ( </span>Numbers 27:21<span> ). Their authority extended only over those tribes by whom they had been elected or acknowledged. There was no income attached to their office, and they bore no external marks of dignity. The only cases of direct divine appointment are those of Gideon and Samson, and the latter stood in the peculiar position of having been from before his birth ordained 'to begin to deliver Israel.' Deborah was called to deliver Israel, but was already a judge. Samuel was called by the Lord to be a prophet but not a judge, which ensued from the high gifts the people recognized as dwelling in him; and as to Eli, the office of judge seems to have devolved naturally or rather ex officio upon him." Of five of the judges, Tola ( </span>Judges 10:1<span> ), Jair (3), Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon ( </span>12:8-15<span> ), we have no record at all beyond the bare fact that they were judges. Sacred history is not the history of individuals but of the kingdom of God in its onward progress.</span>
It makes laws; powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), in approving treaties (Senate).
Answer:
The correct answer is Turkey.
Explanation:
Asia Minor (or Anatolia) was a geographic region in south-western Asia, which nowadays represents the Asian part of modern Turkey and some parts of Armenia.
Alexander the Great defeated Persians in the Battle of the Granicus (334-333 BC), and after that proceeded with the conquest of Asia Minor. Most of the cities surrendered without a fight, but he experienced some difficulties while conquering some cities of Miletus, Halicarnassus, and Mylasa.
According to the legend, in the ancient capital, Gordium, Alexander cut the famous Gordian Knot that made him a King of Asia.
Besides Asia Minor, his empire also included Macedonia, Greece, Syria, Judea, Phoenicia, Egypt, Gaza, Mesopotamia, Persia, Bactria and some parts of India.
D)set up National Party rule to divide South African society.
