enlightenment Crossword Puzzles
Enlightenment Puzzle 2023-01-13
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- philosophe that believes people are moral
- the society before the existence of government
- the philosophe who wrote ‘The Social Contract’
- author of ‘The Leviathan’
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- king’s power were given by god
- place where French king lives
- place that people meet and discuss ideas
- philosophe that fought for civil liberties
- autocracy governed by a monarch
- political system which the power lies in citizens
10 Clues: author of ‘The Leviathan’ • place where French king lives • king’s power were given by god • autocracy governed by a monarch • place that people meet and discuss ideas • philosophe that believes people are moral • philosophe that fought for civil liberties • the society before the existence of government • the philosophe who wrote ‘The Social Contract’ • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-12-06
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- Criticized the unequal relationship between men & women in a marriage
- made the book "The Wealth of Nations"
- Believed that people were naturally good, but were corrupted by society
- restricting access to ideas & information
- founder of a school of thought known as British Empiricism
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- unchanged principles, discovered through reason,that govern all human conduct
- Believed in the freedom of press and used it to expose the abuses of corrupt political and church leaders.
- women's right activist
- best known for his political philosophy
- Believed having 3 branches in government would prevent tyranny
10 Clues: women's right activist • made the book "The Wealth of Nations" • best known for his political philosophy • restricting access to ideas & information • founder of a school of thought known as British Empiricism • Believed having 3 branches in government would prevent tyranny • Criticized the unequal relationship between men & women in a marriage • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-12-08
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- his common sense crusades against superstition and prejudice and in favor of religious toleration
- authored A Vindiaction of the Rights of Women
- wrote over 100 letters to her husband, John Adams, to not forget about the ladies.
- based on the idea that the wealth and power of a nation were best served by increasing exports and reducing imports.
- argued for free trade and free markets
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- outlined a theory of human knowledge, identity, and selfhood.
- argued for women's right to an independent intellectual life yet she upheld absolute monarchy in the state.
- built a naturalistic analysis of the diverse governmental structures, the factors that shaped them, and the factors that aided or hindered their growth.
- argued passionatley for democracy, equality, liberty, and supporting the common good by any means necessary
- brings a free market to equilibrium with levels of supply and demand by actions of self-interested individuals
10 Clues: argued for free trade and free markets • authored A Vindiaction of the Rights of Women • outlined a theory of human knowledge, identity, and selfhood. • wrote over 100 letters to her husband, John Adams, to not forget about the ladies. • his common sense crusades against superstition and prejudice and in favor of religious toleration • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-12-08
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- his common sense crusades against superstition and prejudice and in favor of religious toleration
- authored A Vindiaction of the Rights of Women
- wrote over 100 letters to her husband, John Adams, to not forget about the ladies.
- based on the idea that the wealth and power of a nation were best served by increasing exports and reducing imports.
- argued for free trade and free markets
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- outlined a theory of human knowledge, identity, and selfhood.
- argued for women's right to an independent intellectual life yet she upheld absolute monarchy in the state.
- built a naturalistic analysis of the diverse governmental structures, the factors that shaped them, and the factors that aided or hindered their growth.
- argued passionatley for democracy, equality, liberty, and supporting the common good by any means necessary
- brings a free market to equilibrium with levels of supply and demand by actions of self-interested individuals
10 Clues: argued for free trade and free markets • authored A Vindiaction of the Rights of Women • outlined a theory of human knowledge, identity, and selfhood. • wrote over 100 letters to her husband, John Adams, to not forget about the ladies. • his common sense crusades against superstition and prejudice and in favor of religious toleration • ...
Enlightenment Thinkers 2024-12-18
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- Born in 1694, probably the most influential philosopher at the time
- Book describing Laissez-Faire and suppported an economic system that benefits all
- Contract people agree to obey the government in return for protection of natural rights
- Belief that there is a God but he does not interfere with worldy affairs
- Philosopher that believed people are born with certain basic ideas and ways of thinking
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- Philosopher who believed in the laws of supply and demand
- One of the rights that the government should protect
- French philosophers that were focused reform
- Philosopher who believed that humans are not born into sin
- Secular world view
10 Clues: Secular world view • French philosophers that were focused reform • One of the rights that the government should protect • Philosopher who believed in the laws of supply and demand • Philosopher who believed that humans are not born into sin • Born in 1694, probably the most influential philosopher at the time • ...
Enlightenment Ideas 2025-11-30
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- rights Rights that people have under natural law (life, liberty, property).
- and balances A system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts of another branch
- A gathering of people where intellectuals, artists and writers would meet to discuss ideas, literature, philosophy, and the arts.
- monarchy Also known as a limited monarchy, a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution
- of law The idea that all people are subject to and accountable to the law
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- A European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition.
- of powers The principle of a system of vesting in separate branches, the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
- rule Fundamental principle of democracy where the choice is preferred by more than half of the voters
- of nature A constant and violent condition of competition in which each individual has a natural right to everything, regardless of the interests of others.
- contract An agreement between individuals and the government where people give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection of their natural rights
10 Clues: of law The idea that all people are subject to and accountable to the law • rights Rights that people have under natural law (life, liberty, property). • monarchy Also known as a limited monarchy, a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution • rule Fundamental principle of democracy where the choice is preferred by more than half of the voters • ...
The Enlightenment 2025-12-02
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- A ruler with complete power over the government and people.
- Idea that government power should be divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- English philosopher who believed people have natural rights and that government must protect them.
- Belief that people should be free to practice different religions without persecution.
- Frenchwriter who supported freedom of speech and religion and criticized the government and the Church.
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- Rights that people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
- French philosopher who argued that government power should be divided into three branches.
- Agreement in which people give up some freedom in exchange for protection of their rights by government.
- French philosopher who argued that government is an agreement between the people and their rulers.
- English philosopher who believed people are selfish and need a strong ruler to keep order.
10 Clues: A ruler with complete power over the government and people. • Rights that people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property. • Belief that people should be free to practice different religions without persecution. • French philosopher who argued that government power should be divided into three branches. • ...
Whitaker 2021-03-03
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- Wrote the Encyclopedia
- Said absolute monarchs were good and believed everybody needed one to avoid civil wars
- Was the first to call it the enlightenment. Said that everybody needs to be treated fairly and equally
- Started salons that were basically gossip-groups. Talked about the enlightenment, (Like a lunch table)
- The government being able to censor what their people can say, do, dress, act, etc.
- Said everyone should make free economy, have free trade, it should be a free market, and that people's businesses should not have to be regulated by the government
- Helped develop the string quartet and symphony
- The harder you work, the more money you make. Capitalism. Hands-off business
- Said that people need 3 different branches of government, (executive, legislative, judicial) and it should all be split evenly (checks and balances)
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- Led the women's rights and said that everyone should be able to voice their own opinions and choose their own education
- Said that everyone should have freedom of speech
- 1700's; Mainly in France and England where people challenged the government and monarchy by using science to solve their problems and issues
- Said that the people should have power in the government by electing their leader
- If the government is not giving us our basic rights, then we should overthrow the government
- German Lutheran who wrote religious works for the organ, choir, violin, and harpsicord
15 Clues: Wrote the Encyclopedia • Helped develop the string quartet and symphony • Said that everyone should have freedom of speech • The harder you work, the more money you make. Capitalism. Hands-off business • Said that the people should have power in the government by electing their leader • ...
Unit 7 Vocab Crossword 2024-01-24
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- Rebirth of classical culture in the Early Modern Period (see EarlyModernEra question on this crossword)
- Era from 1450-1750, incuded Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, Connecting Hemispheres, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment
- A major part of the Early Modern Era is that it was an Age of ________, meaning that Europeans discovered new places around the world
- scientist who first proposed the heliocentric theory of the solar system
- the Sun is in the center of the solar system (scientific theory of Copernicus and Galileo)
- idea that the king is in charge because God said so; attacked by Locke
- Montesquieu's idea of splitting up the government so no one person gains all the power
- scientific study of the stars and planets; used by Maya and Inca to create calendars
- Movement in European history to Reform the Church; started by Martin Luther
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- Musician who included Enlightenment ideas in his opera "The Magic Flute"
- a belief not based in evidence
- the Earth is in the middle of the solar system
- Another name for the Early Modern Era that emphasizes the Columbian Exchange's connection between East and West
- the power of the human mind to discover truth
- Mathematician and philosopher who influenced the Scientific Revolution
- Agreement among people to give up some freedom to make a gov that protects rights
- period where European philosophy emphasized the power of human reason to discover natural laws about how to run a government, etc.
- period marked by ideas and efforts of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton
- method of figuring out the truth that relies on making a hypothesis from specific clues
19 Clues: a belief not based in evidence • the power of the human mind to discover truth • the Earth is in the middle of the solar system • period marked by ideas and efforts of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton • Mathematician and philosopher who influenced the Scientific Revolution • idea that the king is in charge because God said so; attacked by Locke • ...
Democratic Revolutions 2024-10-15
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- The French Revolution had this, but the American Revolution did not
- brought education for all to Mexico
- what theory set off the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
- In Haiti, the people got a special freedom: freedom for ___
- This French king was beheaded
- The American and French revolutions were inspired by this
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- the first country liberated by San Martin
- most common form of government before 1750
- the country liberated by San Martin and Bolivar
- the first country to have a democratic revolution in the modern era
- This is what all revolutions from this period were fighting for
- ruled Mexico by military force
- all people deserve the right to _______ in their own governments
- the first country liberated by Simon Bolivar
- Mexican revolutionary that inspired local Native Americans
- Mexican leader supported by creoles and peninsualares who named himself emperor of Mexico
16 Clues: This French king was beheaded • ruled Mexico by military force • brought education for all to Mexico • the first country liberated by San Martin • most common form of government before 1750 • the first country liberated by Simon Bolivar • the country liberated by San Martin and Bolivar • The American and French revolutions were inspired by this • ...
FR & AR / Enlightenment 2021-10-04
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- What the French Revolution was about.
- Being equal.
- Entrapped a major British Army.
- Queen of France.
- The age of reason, between 1650-1800.
- The last person to be executed by the guillotine.
- War that took place on X-Mas.
- Governments unfair source of revenue or income.
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- A document that was signed on July 4th 1776.
- Could be described as the events of the Boston Massacre, & Boston Tea Party.
- The natural rights philosophy.
- Beheading device.
- Economic Depression of France had to do with?
- Something both countries waged against.
- Being free within society.
15 Clues: Being equal. • Queen of France. • Beheading device. • Being free within society. • War that took place on X-Mas. • The natural rights philosophy. • Entrapped a major British Army. • What the French Revolution was about. • The age of reason, between 1650-1800. • Something both countries waged against. • A document that was signed on July 4th 1776. • ...
enlightenment and revolutions 2024-11-19
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- A violent period during the French Revolution (1793-1794) when leaders used fear and executions to control the country and protect the revolution
- The use of logical thinking to understand the world and make decisions, rather than relying on tradition or superstition
- A movement in the 1600s and 1700s where philosophers and thinkers emphasized reason, science, and individual rights as the way to improve society and challenge traditional authority
- A document written in 1776 by American colonists, stating that they were breaking away from Britain and listing their reasons, based on the idea of natural rights
- A political philosophy based on the belief in individual freedoms, democracy, and the protection of people's rights, influenced by Enlightenment ideas
- The belief that every person is born with basic rights, like life, liberty, and property, which governments must protect
- The idea that a government should divide its powers into different branches (like executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one part from becoming too powerful
- A type of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf, instead of having a king or queen
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- drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries
- and Citizen A document from the French Revolution that declared all men are born free and equal in rights, like freedom of speech, religion, and equal justice
- The war (1775-1783) in which the 13 American colonies fought for independence from Britain, inspired by Enlightenment ideas of freedom and self-government
- The questioning of accepted beliefs or ideas, often challenging traditional authority, to find the truth through evidence and logic
- A French military leader who rose to power during the French Revolution and later became emperor, spreading revolutionary ideas across Europe while also becoming a dictator
- An idea that people agree to give up some freedom in exchange for the protection of their rights by the government. If the government fails, people have the right to change it
- A major uprising in France (1789-1799) where the French people overthrew their king and sought to create a more equal and fair society, inspired by Enlightenment ideas
15 Clues: drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries • The use of logical thinking to understand the world and make decisions, rather than relying on tradition or superstition • The belief that every person is born with basic rights, like life, liberty, and property, which governments must protect • ...
Enlightenment and Revolution 2025-04-08
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- Intellectual movement
- Type of government with elected representatives
- Believed in life, liberty and property
- People share a common language, history, culture and territory
- Overthrowing the government by the people
- The different groups of French people, with the third being the poorest.
- Queen of France during Revolution, said "let them eat cake."
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- First emperor of France, conquered most of Europe
- Name of the French government that Napoleon overthrows in a coup d'état coup
- Nobility, rich people
- Execution method favored in the Reign of Terror
- Self rule, make own decisions
- Name of the place where the Congress of Vienna takes place
- King or Queen
- People vote on government decisions
15 Clues: King or Queen • Intellectual movement • Nobility, rich people • Self rule, make own decisions • People vote on government decisions • Believed in life, liberty and property • Overthrowing the government by the people • Type of government with elected representatives • Execution method favored in the Reign of Terror • First emperor of France, conquered most of Europe • ...
Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment 2025-05-01
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- The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space and the scientific field where the Scientific Revolution began.
- English politician, writer who formalized the scientific method of investigation
- Flemish scientist who pioneered the study of anatomy and provided detailed overviews of the human body and its systems.
- proposed by Copernicus it was the belief that the sun was the center of the universe
- The idea that the earth is the center of the cosmos and the sun rotates around it
- German Scientist who wrote 3 laws of planetary motion based on mechanical relationships and accurately predicted movements of planets in a sun-centered universe as elliptical and not circular.
- historical changes in thought & belief as well as changes in social & institutional organization, that unfolded in Europe between roughly 1550-1700; beginning with Nicholas Copernicus and ended with Isaac Newton (1642-1727),
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- A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
- American enlightenment figure who was a scientist and inventor. Made important discoveries in electricity and meteorology. Invented bifocals, odometer, & lightening rod
- Irish scientist that helped found the modern science of chemistry.
- English scientist who was the first known person to describe the circulation of blood through veins and arteries in 1628, and he was the first to explain that the heart worked like a pump. He also explained the function of its muscles and valves.
- French philosopher and scientist, credited with the establishment of Cartesian geometry and used deductive reasoning from to understand scientific laws and is credited with the founding of Deism.
- Polish scientist who asserted a heliocentric (sun-centered) cosmos as opposed to geo-centric (earth-centered) cosmos and began scientific movement designed to focus on scientific discovery rather than tradition or superstition to explain the physical world
- Italian scientist credited for improving the telescope and using it to support Copernicus's heliocentric theory
- An English scholar and mathematician regarded as the father of physical science.He shared credit for the creation of calculus, the laws gravity and the fundamental laws of motion.
15 Clues: Irish scientist that helped found the modern science of chemistry. • English politician, writer who formalized the scientific method of investigation • The idea that the earth is the center of the cosmos and the sun rotates around it • proposed by Copernicus it was the belief that the sun was the center of the universe • ...
Unit 8: Absolutism and Enlightenment 2025-11-18
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- Economy driven by supply and demand
- The separation of church and state
- Believed in a "social contract" where people voluntarily give up some freedoms
- Society agrees to be governed by the will of the people, even if giving up some rights
- Movement where philosophers fought for things like natural rights and less control by absolute monarchs
- Beautiful palace built by LouisXIV to show of his power and wealth
- Country that built one of the largest empires in history
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- Monarchs were given their power by God, and report only to him
- Ruler who helped 'westernize' Russia
- What Peter the Great used to modernize Russia
- French ruler famous for saying "I am the State".
- Believed people are born with natural rights
- Enlightenment writer who advocated for women's rights
- A king with absolute power
- Free-market economy, where government does not interfere
- Said government should be limited to three specific roles
16 Clues: A king with absolute power • The separation of church and state • Economy driven by supply and demand • Ruler who helped 'westernize' Russia • Believed people are born with natural rights • What Peter the Great used to modernize Russia • French ruler famous for saying "I am the State". • Enlightenment writer who advocated for women's rights • ...
Revolutions and Revolutionaries 2022-01-13
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- was asked to rule Brazil
- made up of mixed Europeans and Indians
- people who prefer very little change
- unified nation state created by Simon Bolivar
- European and African mixed ancestry
- the island was a French Colony
- not dependent on the laws, customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or government
- men born in Spain and Portugal
- people who sought to change the old world
- person who advocates or supports the political independence of a particular nation or people
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- Spaniards born in Lain America
- spent time in Spain as a military officer
- bordered to the north by the United States
- in 1820 they had a liberal government
- wealthy Venezuelan creole
- a village priest. believed in enlightenment ideals
- former slave, self educated
- From 1807 to 1815, it was center of Portuguese empire
- lima is the capital
- assembly in 1814–15 that reorganized Europe after the Napoleonic Wars
- at one point Dom Pedro was the prince
- Equality for all men, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, Separation of Powers
- declared independence in 1811
23 Clues: lima is the capital • was asked to rule Brazil • wealthy Venezuelan creole • former slave, self educated • declared independence in 1811 • Spaniards born in Lain America • the island was a French Colony • men born in Spain and Portugal • European and African mixed ancestry • people who prefer very little change • in 1820 they had a liberal government • ...
Buddhism 2023-01-12
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- If you have good _____, you’ll have a good future.
- _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism.
- Buddhists believe that you go through _____ after you die.
- Buddhism was from this modern day country.
- This path is another name for the Eightfold Path.
- _____ is the name of the creator of Buddhism before he changed his name.
- Buddhism allowed everyone to be enlightened no matter what _____ they’re in.
- People who are Buddhist are trying to achieve spiritual _____.
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- The 4 _____ were truths that Buddha found while sitting under a tree.
- The ______ river is near the place where Buddhism is from.
- a sacred verse
- The Buddha was a _____.
- A form of artwork which is meant to be a symbol of an ideal universe.
- _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings.
- Buddha sat under a _____ tree and got enlightened.
- _____ is the name of the creator of buddhism after he changed his name.
- Another word for enlightenment.
- Buddhism branched off from this religion.
- The _____ path involves not getting rid of your possessions to be enlightened.
- This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.”
20 Clues: a sacred verse • The Buddha was a _____. • Another word for enlightenment. • Buddhism branched off from this religion. • _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings. • Buddhism was from this modern day country. • _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism. • This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.” • This path is another name for the Eightfold Path. • ...
Mckenzie Pearson Enlightenmnet and Revolution 2025-01-13
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- Earth centered
- Improved the telescope
- Make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power
- Parties or gatherings
- A restrained and disciplined style
- People live together in a society
- A ruler with absolute power
- A belief or theory that opinions and catiolns she be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotional response
- Government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
- Sun centered
- French word for philosopher
- Natural rights to aruge the gorvernments have obligations to their citizens
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- The state of having knowledge
- Overthrowing her husband peter 111
- Changes the way we learn about science
- Primary author of the declaration of independence
- Belief in god
- Architecture, music, and dance
- Swiss born philosopher, writer, and political theorist
- Womens rights advocate
- A fundamental document that established the united states as an independent nation
- Law of gravity
- Involves steps for math
- French enlightenment writer,philosopher, satirist, and historian
- The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
- English philosopher and physician
26 Clues: Sun centered • Belief in god • Earth centered • Law of gravity • Parties or gatherings • Improved the telescope • Womens rights advocate • Involves steps for math • A ruler with absolute power • French word for philosopher • The state of having knowledge • Architecture, music, and dance • People live together in a society • English philosopher and physician • ...
Origins of Government 2024-02-11
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- Believed in Natural Rights
- Locke's Natural right to be free
- This right states that God picked certain people to rule
- Locke's Natural right to live
- religious leader in charge
- Rights that people are born with
- Created to ensure we are safe and protected
- no government
- type of government with people in charge
- According to Hobbes, people would be continually at ...
- A Monarch with total power to rule
- Life without government
- type of Democracy with politicians
- According to Locke, people could do this if government doesn't protect their rights
- Believed that everyone should work together
- Passing the crown from father to son
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- An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for protection
- type of Democracy in which people vote for everything
- Period when people developed new ideas about human rights
- Continent where the Enlightenment occurred
- one leader, total control
- Locke's Natural right to own stuff
- type of governments with one leader
- Believed life would be short, brutal and harsh
- King or Queen
- According to Hobbes, only these would survive
26 Clues: no government • King or Queen • Life without government • one leader, total control • Believed in Natural Rights • religious leader in charge • Locke's Natural right to live • Locke's Natural right to be free • Rights that people are born with • Locke's Natural right to own stuff • A Monarch with total power to rule • type of Democracy with politicians • ...
Enlightment and Revolution - Brody Makosy 2025-01-10
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- earth as center
- Galileo studied speed and velocity, gravity and free fall
- made sure one branch didn't control too much power
- an informal education for women
- simple and elegant
- an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
- a ruler with absolute power
- a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
- a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
- sun as center
- french enlightenment thinkers called themselves this
- French Judge
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- emphasizes reason and individualism
- reigned over Russia for 34 years
- an understanding of how nature works
- 3rd U.S. President wrote Declaration of Independence
- belief in God
- very fancy art and style
- Genevan Philosopher
- helped improve women education
- the founding document of the United States
- found Gravity
- a process of experimentation
- French writer and philosopher
- the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- an english philosopher
26 Clues: French Judge • belief in God • found Gravity • sun as center • earth as center • simple and elegant • Genevan Philosopher • an english philosopher • very fancy art and style • a ruler with absolute power • a process of experimentation • French writer and philosopher • helped improve women education • an informal education for women • reigned over Russia for 34 years • ...
Buddhism Puzzle 2025-10-19
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- Resonating chants used especially in Vajrayana Buddhism
- The tree of enlightenment
- Beggars who taught Siddhartha how to meditate and fast.
- A way to salvation without following any extremes
- “There is not self.”
- Collection of teachings of the Buddha written down.
- Patterned icons that visually excite and are used in Vajrayana Buddhism
- The teachings of the Buddha
- of Buddhism that is said to focus on achieving enlightenment the here and now.
- Impermanence
- Person who has let go of attachments.
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- A saint, or one who has become enlightened
- Form of Buddhism that is more like religion.
- Dissatisfaction.
- The force that determines the nature of one’s rebirth
- Buddha in the making," the ideal type for Mahayana Buddhists
- Buddhist tradition that focuses on the teachings of the Buddha and meditation.
- Choreographed hand movements used in Vajrayana Buddhist rituals
- An Awakened one
- To stop wanting, let go of desires.
- The Buddhist community of monks, nuns, and laity
- Selfish desire; the second noble truth
- The state of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation
23 Clues: Impermanence • An Awakened one • Dissatisfaction. • “There is not self.” • The tree of enlightenment • The teachings of the Buddha • To stop wanting, let go of desires. • Person who has let go of attachments. • Selfish desire; the second noble truth • A saint, or one who has become enlightened • Form of Buddhism that is more like religion. • ...
Chapter 1.4 Vocabulary Review 2024-01-31
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- (1588-1679)an English philosopher known for his 1651 work "Leviathan," which advocated for strong central authority to avoid chaos and civil war.
- (Enlightenment Context)an absolute ruler who embraced progressive policies inspired by Enlightenment ideals.
- (1632-1704)an English philosopher, in his 1690 works like "Two Treatises of Government," argued for government as a social contract and advocated for natural rights including life, liberty, and property.
- (1741-1790)known for his radical reforms including religious tolerance and administrative overhauls in the spirit of enlightened absolutism.
- (1712-1778)a Geneva-born philosopher, in works like "The Social Contract" (1762), emphasized the importance of individual freedom and direct democracy.
- (1694-1778)a French writer and philosopher, was renowned for his wit, criticism of the Catholic Church, and advocacy of freedom of speech and religion.
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- (1600-1750)an art style, featured dramatic, detailed, and grandiose visual expressions, dominant in Europe during the 17th and early 18th centuries.
- (1689-1755)a French political philosopher known for his theory of separation of powers, as outlined in "The Spirit of the Laws" (1748).
- (Enlightenment Era)the suppression of ideas, books, and discussions considered radical or contrary to the ruling class's values.
- (1730-1780)an artistic style known for its ornate, lighter, and more playful qualities, prevalent in late 18th-century Europe.
- (17th-18th Century)social gatherings hosted often by influential women where intellectuals discussed ideas central to the Enlightenment.
11 Clues: (Enlightenment Context)an absolute ruler who embraced progressive policies inspired by Enlightenment ideals. • (1730-1780)an artistic style known for its ornate, lighter, and more playful qualities, prevalent in late 18th-century Europe. • ...
The French Revolution 2020-10-06
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- Peasants unable to lawfully leave their birthplace
- The location of Louis XIV's palace
- Members of the Second Estate
- Name of a book written by Thomas Hobbes and the word for a sea monster
- A prison in France
- The document written by the National Assembly
- The system where the King holds all the power
- The author of the "Social Contract"
- Church tax
- Famous philosophe who made monumental scientific discoveries
- The French tax
- The wife of Louis XVI
- Religious movement led by John Wesley
- People who provided protection in the feudal system
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- The revolution which inspired France
- Intellectuals of the Enlightenment
- The dominant social system in Medieval Europe
- The name for land
- Philosophe who fought for separation of the Church and State
- Philosophical movement of the 18th century
- The natural disaster which led to the near collapse of the French budget
- The French Parliament
- Philosophe who is one of the most famous composers in history
- The weapon that beheaded citizens
- Middle class members of the Third Estate
- Members of the First Estate
26 Clues: Church tax • The French tax • The name for land • A prison in France • The French Parliament • The wife of Louis XVI • Members of the First Estate • Members of the Second Estate • The weapon that beheaded citizens • Intellectuals of the Enlightenment • The location of Louis XIV's palace • The author of the "Social Contract" • The revolution which inspired France • ...
Buddhism 2023-06-27
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- Number of Noble Truths
- One of the "Jewels" - the words of the Buddha
- There is no individual self - it is constructed (third mark of existence)
- Additional precepts that Buddhist monks must follow
- The fourth Noble Truth - cease suffering by following the ... Fold Path
- Consequences of your actions, both good and bad
- Number of "Jewels"
- One of the "Jewels" - the Buddhist community
- Variant of Buddhism that developed in Tibet
- The endless cycle of life until one reaches enlightenment
- Someone who has achieved enlightenment while still alive
- The second Noble Truth - this leads to suffering
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- The first Noble Truth - suffering is a part of life
- Variant of Buddhism that dominates in East Asia
- Number of precepts in core ethical teachings
- Life is impermanent (the first mark of existence)
- Language in which the first sacred texts were written
- Sacred text for all variants of Buddhism ("three baskets")
- Variant of Buddhism that dominates in South Asia
- Exiting the cycle of life and, therefore, suffering
- Where a monk lives
21 Clues: Where a monk lives • Number of "Jewels" • Number of Noble Truths • Variant of Buddhism that developed in Tibet • Number of precepts in core ethical teachings • One of the "Jewels" - the Buddhist community • One of the "Jewels" - the words of the Buddha • Variant of Buddhism that dominates in East Asia • Consequences of your actions, both good and bad • ...
World CH 19 - Industrialization and Nationalization 2023-03-17
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- Darwin's theory that organisms changed over a long period of time.
- Wealthy individuals seeking new, profitable business opportunities.
- The right to vote.
- The belief that the world should be viewed realistically.
- Political philosophy based on Enlightenment principles.
- Declaration by Czar Alexander II which freed serfs.
- Industrial ___ is an economic system based on industrial production.
- An high quality iron processing method developed by Henry Cort.
- Reactionary intellectual movement to Enlightenment ideas.
- Some organisms are more adaptable to their environment.
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- Indifference or rejection of religion or religious consideration.
- Political philosophy based on tradition and social stability.
- The popular vote.
- Title of Emperor in the second German Empire.
- Principle of ___ allowed governments to send forces into countries where rebel forces threatened legitimate monarchies.
- Withdraw from a governing institution.
- Reliance on military strength.
- Money available for investment.
- A movement to end slavery.
- A society in which the government owns and controls some of the means of production.
- The ___ industry consisted of production by individuals in their rural homes.
21 Clues: The popular vote. • The right to vote. • A movement to end slavery. • Reliance on military strength. • Money available for investment. • Withdraw from a governing institution. • Title of Emperor in the second German Empire. • Declaration by Czar Alexander II which freed serfs. • Political philosophy based on Enlightenment principles. • ...
Buddhism 2023-01-12
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- A form of artwork which is meant to be a symbol of an ideal universe.
- Buddha sat under a _____ tree and got enlightened.
- This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.”
- Buddhism allowed everyone to be enlightened no matter what _____ they’re in.
- _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism.
- The _____ path involves not getting rid of your possessions to be enlightened.
- _____ is the name of the creator of buddhism after he changed his name.
- The 4 _____ were truths that Buddha found while sitting under a tree.
- Buddhism branched off from this religion.
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- a sacred verse
- If you have good _____, you’ll have a good future.
- _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings.
- _____ is the name of the creator of Buddhism before he changed his name.
- The ______ river is near the place where Buddhism is from.
- This path is another name for the Eightfold Path.
- Buddhists believe that you go through _____ after you die.
- People who are Buddhist are trying to achieve spiritual _____.
- The Buddha was a _____.
- Another word for enlightenment.
- Buddhism was from this modern day country.
20 Clues: a sacred verse • The Buddha was a _____. • Another word for enlightenment. • Buddhism branched off from this religion. • _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings. • Buddhism was from this modern day country. • This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.” • _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism. • This path is another name for the Eightfold Path. • ...
World Unit 3 2025-12-08
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- Female philosophe
- Philosophe who believed in Democracy and natural rights
- Shipwreck that is the subject of a huge legal battle
- Mine that produced 60% of the world's silver
- Came up with Laissez Faire Economics
- Economic theory that promotes maximizing exports and exploiting colonies
- Intellectual movement that fueled revolutions
- Crowned himself emperor of France, war hero
- Journey across the Atlantic for slaves
- Estate in France that included clergy
- Fortress stormed by angry French mob
- Top of the Casta System hierarchy
- Spanish labor system that killed many Native Americans
- Execution device popular during the French Revolution
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- Wife of King Louis XVI, "let them eat cake"
- Enlightenment thinkers
- Revolution that included angry colonists dumping tea into a harbor
- Leader of France during the Reign of Terror
- History's only successful slave revolt created this country
- When monarchs have full power
- Latin American hero who led multiple revolutions
- 3-sided trade across the Atlantic
- Estate in France that included nobility
- Estate in France that included commoners
- Philosophe who thought humans were naturally bad
- Large farms growing cash crops
26 Clues: Female philosophe • Enlightenment thinkers • When monarchs have full power • Large farms growing cash crops • 3-sided trade across the Atlantic • Top of the Casta System hierarchy • Came up with Laissez Faire Economics • Fortress stormed by angry French mob • Estate in France that included clergy • Journey across the Atlantic for slaves • Estate in France that included nobility • ...
Buddhism 2021-03-05
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- The amount of Buddhists in the UK.
- The person who meditated under a tree.
- How many gods are there in buddism.
- They would help you gain enlightenment.
- What do buddhists eat?
- Something that the buddha had.
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- The amount of followers that Buddhism has.
- Noble eight fold path symbol.
8 Clues: What do buddhists eat? • Noble eight fold path symbol. • Something that the buddha had. • The amount of Buddhists in the UK. • How many gods are there in buddism. • The person who meditated under a tree. • They would help you gain enlightenment. • The amount of followers that Buddhism has.
Vesak 2023-12-05
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- Vesak is celebrated during a full-________.
- Vesak is a _____________.
- The man who founded Buddhism.
- Vesak can also be spelt as _________.
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- Buddhists do this to help reach enlightenment.
- Buddhists call enlightenment ____________.
- Vesak celebrates the day the Buddha was ______.
- Some Buddhists pour _________ over a statue of the Buddha during Vesak.
8 Clues: Vesak is a _____________. • The man who founded Buddhism. • Vesak can also be spelt as _________. • Buddhists call enlightenment ____________. • Vesak is celebrated during a full-________. • Buddhists do this to help reach enlightenment. • Vesak celebrates the day the Buddha was ______. • Some Buddhists pour _________ over a statue of the Buddha during Vesak.
French Revolution Crossword - Samantha Olarte 2022-11-30
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- What was also called the national razor?
- What did the new France and the French republic end?
- How much of the population was in the 1st estate?
- Who wanted a freedom of speech?
- What did Montesquieu argue for a separation of?
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- What did the constitutional government want equality of?
- What happened in France, Haiti, & America that was a result of the age of enlightenment?
- What was the french society divided into 3 of?
- What was King Louis tried for?
- What did Napoleon crown himself when he took over?
- According to the age of enlightenment, what is the source of power?
- The congress of _____ happened in 1815?
12 Clues: What was King Louis tried for? • Who wanted a freedom of speech? • The congress of _____ happened in 1815? • What was also called the national razor? • What was the french society divided into 3 of? • What did Montesquieu argue for a separation of? • How much of the population was in the 1st estate? • What did Napoleon crown himself when he took over? • ...
Greek Revolution Crossword 2024-01-08
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- Religion followed by the Greeks.
- Country that supported Greece during the Revolution: *Starts with an R
- Gained independence in ______.
- The _____ Empire controlled Greece leading up to the Revolution.
- Greece became an independent Monarchial state, following _______ pro-monarch Enlightenment ideas.
- The Greco-Turks adopted a London ________, declaring their independence.
- Greeks were _____ for believing in Greek Orthodox under Muslim rule.
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- Russian officer & the leader of the Philikí Etaireía.
- _________ revolts against the Turks began in Peloponnese.
- Greece also fought for religious freedoms just like _________ during the Enlightenment.
- _______ forces were sent to help the Ottomans take back Peloponnese.
- Greece & John ______, both followed the ideas of liberty & freedom.
12 Clues: Gained independence in ______. • Religion followed by the Greeks. • Russian officer & the leader of the Philikí Etaireía. • _________ revolts against the Turks began in Peloponnese. • The _____ Empire controlled Greece leading up to the Revolution. • Greece & John ______, both followed the ideas of liberty & freedom. • ...
GE 2013-03-03
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- i
- c
- a
- b
- g
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- e
- f
- d
- h
9 Clues: e • f • d • i • c • a • h • b • g
Buddhism Revision 2020-12-13
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- How many Noble Truth are there?
- What colour robes do the monks wear?
- What was the Buddha before he became the Buddha?
- What do Buddhists aim to achieve in life?
- What was the Buddha's name?
- What is the 1st point of the Eightfold Path? Right ______
- Where did Buddhism originate from?
- What is the Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha?
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- What is the 6th point of the Eightfold Path? Right ______
- What is the 8th point of the Eightfold Path? Right ______
- What do Buddhists believe happens after death?
- What is the name of the community of Buddhist monks and nuns?
- What did the Buddha see when he left his palace?
- Where do Buddhists go once they break the cycle of reincarnation?
- How many precepts are there?
- Who went to the Buddha for help when her son died?
16 Clues: What was the Buddha's name? • How many precepts are there? • How many Noble Truth are there? • Where did Buddhism originate from? • What colour robes do the monks wear? • What do Buddhists aim to achieve in life? • What do Buddhists believe happens after death? • What was the Buddha before he became the Buddha? • What did the Buddha see when he left his palace? • ...
Buddhism and Hinduism Vocabulary 2022-12-01
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- the belief you are reborn again
- a person's religious and moral duties
- goal of Hinduism; peace within
- truths In Buddhism the principles that rule life and promise an end to suffering
- the principle f nonviolence toward all living things
- path the basic rules of behavior and belief leading to an end of suffering
- in Hindu belief, a person's essential self
- one who practices self denial in luxuries and self-discipline
- the beliefs in many gods
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- the supreme essence of the universe or God of Hinduism
- sum of a person's actions that decides their future reincarnation
- the state of enlightenment for buddhists
- A Hindu social class system
- belief system that started in India in the 500 BC
- state of not suffering that releases one from the cycle of reincarnation
- one of the oldest religions of the world
16 Clues: the beliefs in many gods • A Hindu social class system • goal of Hinduism; peace within • the belief you are reborn again • a person's religious and moral duties • the state of enlightenment for buddhists • one of the oldest religions of the world • in Hindu belief, a person's essential self • belief system that started in India in the 500 BC • ...
Buddhism 2023-01-12
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- A form of artwork which is meant to be a symbol of an ideal universe.
- Buddha sat under a _____ tree and got enlightened.
- This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.”
- Buddhism allowed everyone to be enlightened no matter what _____ they’re in.
- _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism.
- The _____ path involves not getting rid of your possessions to be enlightened.
- _____ is the name of the creator of buddhism after he changed his name.
- The 4 _____ were truths that Buddha found while sitting under a tree.
- Buddhism branched off from this religion.
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- a sacred verse which contains spiritual efficacy
- If you have good _____, you’ll have a good future.
- _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings.
- _____ is the name of the creator of Buddhism before he changed his name.
- The ______ river is near the place where Buddhism is from.
- This path is another name for the Eightfold Path.
- Buddhists believe that you go through _____ after you die.
- People who are Buddhist are trying to achieve spiritual _____.
- The Buddha was a _____.
- Another word for enlightenment.
- Buddhism was from this modern day country.
20 Clues: The Buddha was a _____. • Another word for enlightenment. • Buddhism branched off from this religion. • _____ is a name for the Bhuda’s teachings. • Buddhism was from this modern day country. • This form of Buddhism means “great vehicle.” • _____ is able to be enlightened in Buddhism. • a sacred verse which contains spiritual efficacy • ...
Chapter 18 2021-11-07
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- Class of working people without access to producing property
- Intellectual movement centered in France
- Overthorw of James II
- Prominent astronomer and mathematician in the scientific revolution
- Introduced the movable type
- Period of empirical advances
- French monarch of late 17th century
- Concept of God current during Scientific revolution
- War between German Protestants and the Roman emperor
- Spread of deep interest getting materials and service below elite level
- Focus on humankind as center of intellectual and artistic endeavor
- Restatement of Catholic beliefs
- Enlightenment feminist thinker
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- Defined forces of gravity
- Monk who initiated Protestant Reformation
- Religious order founded during Catholic Reformation
- Argued people could learn everything by senses
- Had discoveries of laws of gravity and planetary motion
- Increase in global contacts in 16th century onward
- Established skeptical review of all received wisdom
- Worked on 1st encyclopedia
- demonstrated circular movement of blood
- Known for his work on the scientific method
- Wave of religious dissent against Catholic church
- Establish liberal economics
- King of France in the 16th century
26 Clues: Overthorw of James II • Defined forces of gravity • Worked on 1st encyclopedia • Introduced the movable type • Establish liberal economics • Period of empirical advances • Enlightenment feminist thinker • Restatement of Catholic beliefs • King of France in the 16th century • French monarch of late 17th century • demonstrated circular movement of blood • ...
AP World Unit 5 2023-03-01
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- Political and Economic theory which advocated for worker revolution
- Economic system in which the government had minimum intervention
- French colony where slave revolt occurred
- Important metal in the second industrial revolution
- The main fuel for the Second Industrial Revolution
- King executed during the French Revoution
- Region that revolted from Europe during the Napoleonic Wars
- German political and economic theorist who predicted a class struggle
- Leader of France during period known as the "Terror"
- Working women were generally either low-skilled industrial labor or ________ labor
- The Industrial Revolution was initially centered on this manufactured good
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- Process in which towns and cities grew during the Industrial Revolution
- Philosophe who advocated for the education of women
- Country where Industrial Revolution was initially started
- Practice which increased the labor pool by employing younger people
- Napoleon's downfall began following his retreat from ______
- Social and economic class consisting of professional and skilled labor
- Intellectual movement during the 18th century emphasizing reason
- Increased participation of all people within a more homogenized culture
- Enlightenment economist who developed invisible hand concept
20 Clues: French colony where slave revolt occurred • King executed during the French Revoution • The main fuel for the Second Industrial Revolution • Philosophe who advocated for the education of women • Important metal in the second industrial revolution • Leader of France during period known as the "Terror" • Country where Industrial Revolution was initially started • ...
Buddhism 2022-01-25
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- voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.
- Birth country of Buddha.
- a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade.
- Biographies of Buddha's past lives.
- Sanskrit term meaning action or doing.
- The beginningless cycle of repeated birth, mundane existence and dying.
- the Buddhist community of monks, nuns, novices, and laity.
- The original Buddha's real name.
- a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
- The final stage of enlightenment.
- the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism and, until the establishment of Chinese communist rule, the spiritual and temporal ruler of Tibet.
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- Person who lives an ordinary household life.
- The town outside of which Buddha reached enlightenment.
- connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
- Buddhist Holy Book, translates to "Three Baskets".
- Place of Buddha's first sermon.
- Sanskrit word for suffering.
- Buddhist teachers, scholars, and clergy.
- Pali name for the Buddhist Holy Book.
- Language native to India, and the language of the Tipitaka
20 Clues: Birth country of Buddha. • Sanskrit word for suffering. • Place of Buddha's first sermon. • The original Buddha's real name. • The final stage of enlightenment. • Biographies of Buddha's past lives. • Pali name for the Buddhist Holy Book. • Sanskrit term meaning action or doing. • Buddhist teachers, scholars, and clergy. • Person who lives an ordinary household life. • ...
Chapter 6 Crossword 2023-10-23
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- Written by Thomas Jefferson; Declared the split between the colonies and Britain.
- Scientist who developed the Heliocentric Theory.
- Emergence of modern science.
- Wrote "The Spirit of Laws".
- Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman".
- Wrote "Leviathan".
- Observed the moons of Jupiter.
- European intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Wrote "Candide".
- The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution.
- A Major General in the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.
- Coined by Montesquieu; Seperates government into 3 branches.
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- War between Britain and the colonies; Ended with the independence of the colonies.
- Wrote "The Social Contract".
- Ruler of Russia and an Enlightened Despot.
- Theory that Earth was at the center of the universe.
- Ensures that each branch of government is on the same level as the others.
- Developed by Francis Bacon.
- A ruler who embraces Enlightenment, such as Fredrick the Great.
- Wrote "Two Treatises of Government".
20 Clues: Wrote "Candide". • Wrote "Leviathan". • Wrote "The Spirit of Laws". • Developed by Francis Bacon. • Wrote "The Social Contract". • Emergence of modern science. • Observed the moons of Jupiter. • Wrote "Two Treatises of Government". • Ruler of Russia and an Enlightened Despot. • Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman". • Scientist who developed the Heliocentric Theory. • ...
Buddhism 2020-06-01
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- a transcendent state where there is no suffering or desire
- the main goal in Buddhism
- three teachings that say how life is impermanent
- a consequence as a result of a good or bad action
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- the awakened one and the first person to be enlightened
- means cosmic law and order
- comprise the essence of buddhas teachings
- one way to get to enlightenment by yourself
- Buddhist understanding of practical life and avoiding self denial
- the assemblage of the Buddhist community
10 Clues: the main goal in Buddhism • means cosmic law and order • the assemblage of the Buddhist community • comprise the essence of buddhas teachings • one way to get to enlightenment by yourself • three teachings that say how life is impermanent • a consequence as a result of a good or bad action • the awakened one and the first person to be enlightened • ...
MAHAYANA BUDDHISM 2024-04-03
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- These are the “grounds” of “land”) before attaining the so-called “Buddha-hood.”
- emerged out of monastic rule and doctrinal differences within the original form of Buddhism
- identical with perfect enlightenment that is absolute and beyond existence or non-existence
- “of the Great Sangha”, one of the early Buddhist schools
- "perfection of wisdom"; is generally associated with the doctrine of emptiness (Shunyata) or 'lack of Svabhava' (essence)
- This sutra discusses the doctrine of “emptiness” (shunyata), which is the nature of reality
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- This sutra’s key message is that Buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is inherent within every person without distinction of gender, ethnicity, social standing or intellectual ability.
- the physical body that undergoes birth, inhabits the world, and dies in the end
- "Enlightened existence"; are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment.
- Translated as “to cross over the other shore,” it imply crossing from the “sea of suffering” to the “shore of happiness.”
- body that experiences bliss of enlightenment
- Pure Land of Bliss
12 Clues: Pure Land of Bliss • body that experiences bliss of enlightenment • “of the Great Sangha”, one of the early Buddhist schools • the physical body that undergoes birth, inhabits the world, and dies in the end • These are the “grounds” of “land”) before attaining the so-called “Buddha-hood.” • ...
French Revolution Terms (no capitalization, no spaces) 2021-03-16
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- The French version of the Declaration of Independence, meant to reform the government and establish equality in France.
- The preferred method of execution during the French revolution, used to cut off many heads.
- American Founding father, wrote the Declaration of Independence
- The period of time where France’s 3rd estate revolted against the existing monarchy
- A Jail for political prisoners that was stormed, marks beginning of Revolution
- Country that declared war on France due to fear that their own monarch would be overthrown; begins with an A
- Married to the King
- The King of France, a young and weak leader
- Period of chaos and Anarchy that comes after the King and Queen of France were beheaded
- Meeting of the three estates called by the King. First and Second Estate block Third Estate.
- The capital of France, captured by the rebels around 1789
- Radical left group of the legislation set up in 1791, wanted to completely abolish the monarchy
- The urban middle-class, they were the merchants and artisans and were well-educated and often wealthy
- Essentially the neighborhood watch, gathered any suspected traitors to the revolution and executed them.
- Met on a tennis court and took the Tennis Court Oath.
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- A period of time where new ways of thinking where being developed
- A Jacobin who executed anyone related to the monarchy, as well as “traitors”. In a twist of irony, he himself was executed via guillotine.
- An enlightenment thinker, known for “natural rights”
- The legislation established by the Constitution of 1791
- Top class of France, made up of the clergy, exempt from taxes
- Enlightenment thinker, known for belief in the will of the majority, last name only
- Second Class of France, made up of the nobles, also exempt from taxes
- A social protest of 6000 women on the King’s palace due to cost and scarcity of food
- The person the french people looked to after the French Revolution, essentially back to a monarchy
- A New Constitution, sets up a two house legislature and a 5-man executive committee.
- Enlightenment thinker, known for idea of separation of power, last name only
- The radical right of the legislation set up in 1791, wanted the old system back
- Made France a constitutional monarchy and established a unicameral legislation
- France owed a lot of money due to war and lavish lifestyle
- Lowest group of France, majority, made up of artisans and peasants, paid almost all of the taxes
30 Clues: Married to the King • The King of France, a young and weak leader • An enlightenment thinker, known for “natural rights” • Met on a tennis court and took the Tennis Court Oath. • The legislation established by the Constitution of 1791 • The capital of France, captured by the rebels around 1789 • France owed a lot of money due to war and lavish lifestyle • ...
Buddhism: Beliefs and Teachings (AQA) 2020-07-06
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- Suffering. Belief that all life includes suffering and unsatisfactoriness; one of the Three Marks of Existence.
- An important part of the Buddha’s teachings found in the Pali Canon, explaining the truth about existence. These include: suffering, the cause of suffering, the end of suffering, the path to the end of suffering.
- Reaching enlightenment
- The teachings of the Buddha; these are the ultimate truth. Can also refer to following the Buddhist path (following the dharma).
- Literally ‘blowing’ out. The belief that individuals can achieve a state of perfect peace where they experience liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
- The fourth Noble Truth. Known as ‘The Middle Way,’ it includes the way to wisdom; mental training and the way of morality. Eight stages to be practised simultaneously.
- The school of Buddhism mainly found in Sri Lanka and Thailand; it is an older tradition than Mahayana.
- Literally “Greater Vehicle”; this school of Buddhism focuses on achieving enlightenment for the sake of all beings (Bodhisattva). It is the main school of Buddhism in China, Tibet and Japan.
- The belief that all life involves/is marked by these three features; sometimes known as the Three Universal Truths. The three are: dukkha, anicca, anatta.
- A life free from worldly pleasures, and involves giving up of material possessions. An ascetic life often has the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals.
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- This is the dominant form of Buddhism in Japan and focuses on chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha.
- The belief that everything exists because other things do; everything is interconnected and everyone affects everyone else
- craving
- An awakened or enlightened person
- Belief that there is no fixed self/no soul; one of the Three Marks of Existence
- In Mahayana Buddhism this refers to the fundamental nature of all beings, which means that all beings can become enlightened/reach Buddhahood
- A state of wisdom that enables total clarity and understanding of the truths of existence; achieving Enlightenment (Buddhahood) allows a being to be freed from the cycle of rebirth.
- One of the Three Poisons; the attachment to material things, and the ongoing selfish desire for more.
- Impermanence. Belief that nothing is permanent; one of the Three Marks of Existence.
- Causes of dukkha that affect all beings: ignorance, greed and hate.
- Teaching from the Jataka Tales about Siddhartha Gautama’s experience of illness, old age, death and a holy man. These sights led him to give up his life of luxury, to follow an ascetic lifestyle, in search of the truth about suffering.
21 Clues: craving • Reaching enlightenment • An awakened or enlightened person • Causes of dukkha that affect all beings: ignorance, greed and hate. • Belief that there is no fixed self/no soul; one of the Three Marks of Existence • Impermanence. Belief that nothing is permanent; one of the Three Marks of Existence. • ...
World History Test Practice Crossword 2017-05-08
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- / where were King Louis and his family sent to as prisoners after they were caught trying to escape to Austria?
- / what estate was the most populous
- / What was the building called that was torn apart brick by brick by an angry mob and stormed for weapons.
- / the sense of pride and devotion to ones nation.
- / what country received overseas islands as a reward of helping defeat Napoleon.
- Jefferson / wrote the Declaration of Independence; Enlightenment thinker.
- Theory / theory saying that the sun was the center of the universe.
- the 16th / who was the king during the French Revolution?
- / who was the 3rd president
- Despot / a ruler that tries to do well for his or her people.
- / pushed the idea that the government should have separate branches.
- ladies / what were the women called that stormed the kings palace to kill the queen?
- of Waterloo / what was Napoleon's final battle.
- / afraid to voice his findings of the heliocentric theory until the year of his death.
- them eat cake" / What did Marie Antoinette never say.
- / Marie Antoinette
- Helena / what island did Napoleon die on.
- Newton / created the studies of gravity.
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- of France / gathering places for the Enlightenment thinkers.
- Revolution / what bankrupted France?
- Warfare / what caused Napoleon to pull his troops from France.
- Estate / the estate made up of clergy members.
- Franklin / who's the oldest of the Enlightenment thinkers?
- / who was the compromiser radical in the National Convention?
- / what country did America fight against in the American Revolution?
- / who was another radical of the national convention that lead the French Revolution and created the cult of the Supreme Being.
- / what was the richest part of the third estate?
- / the Enlightenment helped "spawn" what revolution?
- / outspoken proponent of rights for women.
- Estate / the estate made up of 1% or less of France's citizens that was nobility.
- Locke / spoke of natural rights; believed people were born good.
- Paul Marat / who did Charlotte Corday kill?
- Court / what was the oath that the people of the Tennis Court made to stay united until a constitution was written for France.
- Galilee / first to use a telescope, discover saturn, and the craters of the moon.
- Theory / theory that said the Earth was the center of the universe.
- Antoinette / who was King Louis the 16th's wife?
- d'etat / this is the day that the government was handed over to Napoleon; the exchange of powers.
37 Clues: / Marie Antoinette • / who was the 3rd president • / what estate was the most populous • Revolution / what bankrupted France? • Newton / created the studies of gravity. • / outspoken proponent of rights for women. • Paul Marat / who did Charlotte Corday kill? • Helena / what island did Napoleon die on. • Estate / the estate made up of clergy members. • ...
Unit 3 Vocabulary 2017-10-03
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- an English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist
- an intellectual and philosophical movement which dominated the world of ideas in Europe
- the overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians
- a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer
- an English military and political leader
- the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters
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- a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
- an English philosopher
- a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state
- a series of armed conflicts and political machinations
- a French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher
- a legislative, elected body of government
- a form of monarchy in which one ruler has supreme authority
- the doctrine that kings derive their authority from God
- an English philosopher and physician
15 Clues: an English philosopher • an English philosopher and physician • an English military and political leader • a legislative, elected body of government • an English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist • a series of armed conflicts and political machinations • the doctrine that kings derive their authority from God • ...
Unit 2 choice task 2023-11-21
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- what assembly was to limit the power
- American revolution
- Toussaint Louverture led the ..
- Equality
- all revolutions
- civil laws
- French revolution
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- a revolution In mexico
- Hierarchy
- Democracy
- A person is born with..
- Natural rights
- it includes mexico
- 1790s
- Enlightenment ideals
15 Clues: 1790s • Equality • Hierarchy • Democracy • civil laws • Natural rights • all revolutions • French revolution • it includes mexico • American revolution • Enlightenment ideals • a revolution In mexico • A person is born with.. • Toussaint Louverture led the .. • what assembly was to limit the power
Module 3 Crossword 2022-10-24
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- Colonists disguised as Indians tossed several hundred chests of tea into harbor
- Famous for the saying "Give me liberty or give me death"
- author of Common Sense
- British law which imposed a tax on all printed materials
- Sole control of supply of a good or service
- colonists who remained loyal to Britain
- Theory individuals have undeniable basic rights from nature or God
- time of great philosophical thought and scientific invention in Europe
- English philosopher from the enlightenment period
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- The first president
- Colonists ready to fight at a minutes notice
- Riot in Boston when colonists confronted British troops and fired upon and kill several colonists
- agreement for mutual benefit between individual, group, or community and its government
- Written by Thomas Paine to inspire colonists to fight for independence
- Colonist who called for independence from Great Britain
15 Clues: The first president • author of Common Sense • colonists who remained loyal to Britain • Sole control of supply of a good or service • Colonists ready to fight at a minutes notice • English philosopher from the enlightenment period • Colonist who called for independence from Great Britain • Famous for the saying "Give me liberty or give me death" • ...
Enlightenment Crossword 2022-12-07
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- believed that women need education to participate in public life.
- french politician and philosopher who believed the government should have separate but equal branches of power.
- rights that people are entitled to from the moment they are born, such as freedom and a right to their possessions.
- Scottish economist who believed in individual economic gain and the invisible hand.
- english man who fought for the rights of freedom of people and government.
- french man that believed people were naturally good but corrupted by society.
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- restriciting access to ideas and information
- questioned the lack of educational opportunities for women and wrote, "A Serious Proposal to the Ladies."
- french man who believed in the freedom of press and used it to expose the abuses of corrupt political and church leaders.
- another way to say, "the Age of Enlightenment."
10 Clues: restriciting access to ideas and information • another way to say, "the Age of Enlightenment." • believed that women need education to participate in public life. • english man who fought for the rights of freedom of people and government. • french man that believed people were naturally good but corrupted by society. • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-12-06
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- had a more optimistic view of human nature
- courtly art and architecture were either in the Greek and Roman tradition or in a grand, complex style
- rights that belonged to all humans from birth
- restricting access to ideas or information
- laws that govern human nature
- informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
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- an agreement by which they gave up the state of nature for an organized society
- made the work Leviathan
- british economist who greatly admired physiocrats
- people who focused on economic reforms
10 Clues: made the work Leviathan • laws that govern human nature • people who focused on economic reforms • had a more optimistic view of human nature • restricting access to ideas or information • rights that belonged to all humans from birth • british economist who greatly admired physiocrats • an agreement by which they gave up the state of nature for an organized society • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-12-08
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- criticized absolute monarchies
- enlightened thinkers
- believed that people are basically moral and reasonable.they want to do the right thing.
- unchanged principles, discovered through reason, that govern all human conduct
- believed in the freedom of press and used it to expose the abuses of corrupt political and church
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- restricting access to ideas and information
- believes all people are naturally bad, greedy, cruel, and selfish
- an arrangement where people give up their rights to be protected by the government
- government does not interfere with the operations of business
- Scottish economist who greatly admired the physiocrats
10 Clues: enlightened thinkers • criticized absolute monarchies • restricting access to ideas and information • Scottish economist who greatly admired the physiocrats • government does not interfere with the operations of business • believes all people are naturally bad, greedy, cruel, and selfish • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-10-16
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- rights that all humans are born with
- person against new ideas and change
- the study of fundamental truths
- English philosopher who believed in the social contract and natural rights
- a form of government in which the power is to the people
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- a french writer who wrote a series of essays on English government and society
- person open to new ideas and change
- the mode of thought in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate
- enlgish philosopher who believed a good government is led by a king
- the agreement between a society and its government to cooperate for social benefits
10 Clues: the study of fundamental truths • person open to new ideas and change • person against new ideas and change • rights that all humans are born with • a form of government in which the power is to the people • enlgish philosopher who believed a good government is led by a king • English philosopher who believed in the social contract and natural rights • ...
Enlightenment Project 2022-12-21
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- a person who practices or investigates philosophy
- life, liberty, and property
- a body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct.
- style of architecture and decoration that originated in France in the early 18th century
- a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries
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- a form of government in which the people hold power, but elect representatives to exercise that power.
- a gathering of people held by an inspiring host.
- suppression of opinion/art of any kind
- small group of people governing a country
- doing stuff individually
10 Clues: doing stuff individually • life, liberty, and property • suppression of opinion/art of any kind • small group of people governing a country • a gathering of people held by an inspiring host. • a person who practices or investigates philosophy • a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries • ...
Enlightenment Crossword 2023-01-11
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- - (n) the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable
- - Earth is the center of the Universe
- - Coperinicus' idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
- - the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
- reasonable; making use of reason and good sense
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- - Powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
- - (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
- - The power rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act
- - not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc
- Clear and ordered thinking
10 Clues: Clear and ordered thinking • - Earth is the center of the Universe • reasonable; making use of reason and good sense • - The power rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act • - (n) the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable • - not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-12-07
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- whenever there was a demand for goods or services, suppliers would try to meet that demand in order to gain profits.
- a salon holder that came from wealth and paid Denis Diderot to gather information to create the
- a Scottish economist who greatly admired the physiocrats that believed in the invisible hand and the supply and demand market.
- a philosopher that states people are greedy, cruel, and selfish
- a philosopher that states people are born with natural rights and they have the right to life, liberty, and property
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- incentives to get you to purchase.
- rights you are born with that should not be taken away.
- enlightened thinkers focused on the economy
- an agreement between society + their government to be protected by the government
- a gathering place to discuss ideas
10 Clues: incentives to get you to purchase. • a gathering place to discuss ideas • enlightened thinkers focused on the economy • rights you are born with that should not be taken away. • a philosopher that states people are greedy, cruel, and selfish • an agreement between society + their government to be protected by the government • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-01-26
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- Developed laws of color, motion, and gravity
- Author of the book Leviathan
- He wrote Candide
- Composer of classical music
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- The study inwards to our ethics and human rights
- Sun centered system
- Was one of the first to suggest the three human rights
- He improved the telescope
- Composer of Baroque music
- Cut open dead bodies to find out how we work
10 Clues: He wrote Candide • Sun centered system • He improved the telescope • Composer of Baroque music • Composer of classical music • Author of the book Leviathan • Developed laws of color, motion, and gravity • Cut open dead bodies to find out how we work • The study inwards to our ethics and human rights • Was one of the first to suggest the three human rights
The Enlightenment 2023-08-16
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- The French royal dynasty ideologically threatened by the Enlightenment (7)
- Swiss born philosophe who wrote the Social Contract in 1762 (8)
- The idea that knowledge must meet certain standards of proof before are be accepted as fact (10)
- The belief that the role and power of the judiciary, government and parliament should be dealigned (10, 2, 6)
- Ideological movement driven by a sceptical view of traditional ideas and beliefs (3, 11)
- French philosopher and noble who supported the idea of the separation of powers (11)
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- French revolutionary leader who was inspired by Rousseau (11)
- Country whose political system inspired Montesquieu and Voltaire (7)
- Enlightenment thinker who vocally criticised the role and power of the church (8)
- The belief that God was benign rather than interventionist (5)
10 Clues: French revolutionary leader who was inspired by Rousseau (11) • The belief that God was benign rather than interventionist (5) • Swiss born philosophe who wrote the Social Contract in 1762 (8) • Country whose political system inspired Montesquieu and Voltaire (7) • The French royal dynasty ideologically threatened by the Enlightenment (7) • ...
American Enlightenment 2023-11-29
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- a ruler who holds absolute power, typically one who is cruel or oppressive
- to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
- the ability to govern oneself by the use of reason
- take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
- wrong; incorrect
- a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
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- to obtain something from a specific source
- the fact of two or more events or circumstances happening at the same time
- a natural tendency to behave in a particular way
- to make something greater by adding to it; to increase
10 Clues: wrong; incorrect • to obtain something from a specific source • a natural tendency to behave in a particular way • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime • the ability to govern oneself by the use of reason • to make something greater by adding to it; to increase • to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility • ...
Enlightenment Vocab 2023-11-08
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- an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws, but if the government fails, the people have the right to revolt
- a period from the late 1600s to the late 1700s in Europe in which people developed new ideas about human existence including basic rights and the level of control they should have over their government
- basic rights that (according to Locke) all human beings are born with such as life, liberty, and the ownership of property
- Belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god.
- an agreement between people and their government, in which people give up some things in return for the benefit of having government
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- a condition in which no governments or laws existed at all; complete freedom, but no protection
- A form of government, usually hereditary monarchy, in which the ruler has no legal limits on his or her power.
- the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by the people in a general election
- informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas during the Enlightenment
- dividing power among three branches of government so that each can check (limit) the power of the others
10 Clues: Belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god. • the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by the people in a general election • a condition in which no governments or laws existed at all; complete freedom, but no protection • dividing power among three branches of government so that each can check (limit) the power of the others • ...
Enlightenment Philosophy 2024-11-21
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- Agreement between citizens and their government
- Believed in Checks and Balances
- The right for citizens to decide/Vote
- __________ Agreed with John Locke's idea of the social contract
- Citizens had the right to do this if the government broke the Social Contract
- Believed in Seperation of Powers
- Life Liberty and Property
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- Philosopher that believed human beings were essentially good
- Taught that the will of the people was most important
- The MA Government Act violated this natural right
- John Locke believed the government protected these
- The Quartering Act violated this natural right
12 Clues: Life Liberty and Property • Believed in Checks and Balances • Believed in Seperation of Powers • The right for citizens to decide/Vote • The Quartering Act violated this natural right • Agreement between citizens and their government • The MA Government Act violated this natural right • John Locke believed the government protected these • ...
The Enlightenment 2024-11-25
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- a monarchy that has unchecked power
- the ability to think clearly and understand
- a fake name
- lawmaking branch of the English government
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- someone who sees the worst in a situation
- people who carry out religious duties in the Christian church
- Hobbes's book about authoritarianism
- advanced form of mathematics that studies change
- removing or prohibiting books deemed offensive
- a widespread disease in a particular region
10 Clues: a fake name • a monarchy that has unchecked power • Hobbes's book about authoritarianism • someone who sees the worst in a situation • lawmaking branch of the English government • the ability to think clearly and understand • a widespread disease in a particular region • removing or prohibiting books deemed offensive • advanced form of mathematics that studies change • ...
The Enlightenment 2025-12-01
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- Use experiments and observation instead of superstition.
- A system of government where power is held by the people.
- The quality of being free, people should have this right.
- Power should be limited, and people should have a say in laws.
- Governments should protect people’s natural rights.
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- Everyone should learn and share ideas.
- A change in the political system by force attempt by a large group of people.
- Spoke about freedom of speech and religion.
- The Age of ________ in the 1700s, people started thinking.
- They wanted to explain the world with science and logic.
10 Clues: Everyone should learn and share ideas. • Spoke about freedom of speech and religion. • Governments should protect people’s natural rights. • Use experiments and observation instead of superstition. • They wanted to explain the world with science and logic. • A system of government where power is held by the people. • ...
Enlightenment Thinkers 2025-10-23
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- the power of the mind to use logic
- movement that went against tradition
- Congress and the Senate
- Supreme Court
- customs or beliefs passed down
- power should be divided equally
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- beliefs without reason
- thinker
- the president
- there are three of these
10 Clues: thinker • the president • Supreme Court • beliefs without reason • Congress and the Senate • there are three of these • customs or beliefs passed down • power should be divided equally • the power of the mind to use logic • movement that went against tradition
Essay 1 Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-17
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- The document that stated America's freedom.
- Writer of the Delcaration of Independence.
- The war for America's independence.
- The colonies founded by Great Britain
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- A European movement in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Basic rights people were born with.
- The force controlling the 13 colonies.
- An influential philosopher who started the enlightenment.
8 Clues: Basic rights people were born with. • The war for America's independence. • The colonies founded by Great Britain • The force controlling the 13 colonies. • Writer of the Delcaration of Independence. • The document that stated America's freedom. • A European movement in the 17th and 18th centuries. • An influential philosopher who started the enlightenment.
Module 3 Crossword 2022-10-24
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- Colonists disguised as Indians tossed several hundred chests of tea into harbor
- Famous for the saying "Give me liberty or give me death"
- author of Common Sense
- British law which imposed a tax on all printed materials
- Sole control of supply of a good or service
- colonists who remained loyal to Britain
- Theory individuals have undeniable basic rights from nature or God
- time of great philosophical thought and scientific invention in Europe
- English philosopher from the enlightenment period
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- The first president
- Colonists ready to fight at a minutes notice
- Riot in Boston when colonists confronted British troops and fired upon and kill several colonists
- agreement for mutual benefit between individual, group, or community and its government
- Written by Thomas Paine to inspire colonists to fight for independence
- Colonist who called for independence from Great Britain
15 Clues: The first president • author of Common Sense • colonists who remained loyal to Britain • Sole control of supply of a good or service • Colonists ready to fight at a minutes notice • English philosopher from the enlightenment period • Colonist who called for independence from Great Britain • Famous for the saying "Give me liberty or give me death" • ...
Hoeferle 2021-03-03
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- wrote Robinson Crusoe
- helped develop forms for the string quartet and the symphony
- everyone should be able to feely trade and believed government should be hands off economy
- First womes rights activist
- Thinkers that applied methods of science to understand and improve society
- first one to coin frse enlightenment
- Put all philosophers saying into encyclopedias
- Time were people questioned absolute monarchs and authority
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- 3 branches of government with checks and balances
- thought people were cruel and selfish and wanted absolute rule
- Beleives in our rights to live and Said to revolt if not given rights
- wrote religious works for organ and choir, also sonatas for violin
- Wrote operas, symphonies, and religious music
- believed in freedom of speech and rights for people
- wrote water mucic and more that 30 operas including messiah
15 Clues: wrote Robinson Crusoe • First womes rights activist • first one to coin frse enlightenment • Wrote operas, symphonies, and religious music • Put all philosophers saying into encyclopedias • 3 branches of government with checks and balances • believed in freedom of speech and rights for people • wrote water mucic and more that 30 operas including messiah • ...
Modern Europe 2023-06-01
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- proved Aristotles theories before him wrong, was interested in astronomy
- Age of reason
- religious, flat, faces show little feelings, people fully dressed
- believed people could practice any religion and have freedom of speech
- a process that proves a hypothesis through experimenting
- everyday life, people in motion, and linear perspective
- a focus and reason on the value and importance of humanity
- famous for painting the Mon Lisa
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- Ancient Rome and Greece
- how much power should kings have?
- laws that are fair, equal, and apply to everyone no matter what
- this drink helped enlightenment thinkers energize and stimulate their brains
- a rebirth of new art and learning influenced by the classical world
- when you use your mind or reason to solve things
- the idea that the earth and planets revolve around the sun.
15 Clues: Age of reason • Ancient Rome and Greece • famous for painting the Mon Lisa • how much power should kings have? • when you use your mind or reason to solve things • everyday life, people in motion, and linear perspective • a process that proves a hypothesis through experimenting • a focus and reason on the value and importance of humanity • ...
Buddhism Crossword Puzzle 2012-11-29
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- The Buddhist emperor of India in the third century BCE.
- According to Buddhism, suffering is caused by this _______.
- Buddha's family name.
- The dominant form of Buddhism in China, Japan and Korea.
- The dominant form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
- The basic Buddhist scripture.
- A popular form of Buddhism exported from Japan to the West.
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- The goal of Buddhism; the ceasing of all desires.
- The community of practicing Buddhists.
- Buddha believed this to be the central problem of life.
- The doctrine of no permanent soul.
- The mental exercise used by Buddhists to gain enlightenment.
- The term for someone who has awakened to true reality.
- The number of the fundamental chain of truths as taught by Buddha.
- An illogical riddle used in a certain forms of Buddhism to spur enlightenment.
15 Clues: Buddha's family name. • The basic Buddhist scripture. • The doctrine of no permanent soul. • The community of practicing Buddhists. • The goal of Buddhism; the ceasing of all desires. • The term for someone who has awakened to true reality. • The Buddhist emperor of India in the third century BCE. • Buddha believed this to be the central problem of life. • ...
Chapter 19 2021-10-21
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- Wanted to fight the ignorance and prejudices in Prussia
- Established schools for all children between the ages of 6 and 13
- To get rid of; to make something not legal
- Having a belief in reasoning; moving away from ignorance
- Discovered the Universal Law of Gravitation
- The time in European history when people used reason to solve problems
- A legal agreement
- An unfair and unreasonable opinion
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- A type of music from the 1700s and early 1800s that is orderly and balanced; in the style of ancient Greece or Rome
- Defended peoples right to freedom of religion, speech, and press
- Favored rule by the majority
- A meeting of artists, writers, and thinkers in a Paris home during the Enlightenment
- Believed order was more important than freedom
- Published an encyclopedia
- Believed in separate powers for each branch of government
- Believed people were born with three rights: life, liberty and property
16 Clues: A legal agreement • Published an encyclopedia • Favored rule by the majority • An unfair and unreasonable opinion • To get rid of; to make something not legal • Discovered the Universal Law of Gravitation • Believed order was more important than freedom • Wanted to fight the ignorance and prejudices in Prussia • Having a belief in reasoning; moving away from ignorance • ...
The Enlightenment Vocabulary 2021-03-08
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- a male noble who rules a small territory
- n. a harness used to restrain work animals; something that takes away people’s freedom
- a small mass of metal balls packed into a canvas bag, resembling a cluster of grapes, that is shot from a cannon
- an extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger
- a member of a violent, extreme left-wing group during the French Revolution
- the wealthy members of French society, people who were neither nobles or peasants.
- to allow someone to do what they want; to spoil someone
- a person who supervises conduct and morals
- a musical composition written for an orchestra and usually in four parts called movements
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- to to force someone to live outside of a place as a punishment
- a revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas, especially in literature, art, or architecture
- one-tenth of a person’s income, paid to support a church
- a law passed during the French Revolution that allowed the arrest of people suspected of opposing the Revolution
- place where public records or historical documents are kept
- the quality of being deeply religious; the adherence to religious principles in daily life
- v. to rule over a country as its czar, king, or queen
16 Clues: a male noble who rules a small territory • a person who supervises conduct and morals • v. to rule over a country as its czar, king, or queen • to allow someone to do what they want; to spoil someone • one-tenth of a person’s income, paid to support a church • place where public records or historical documents are kept • ...
Enlightenment crossword puzzle 2021-10-05
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- He was the king of France at the start of the revolution; he was weak and indecisive
- had to pay high taxes taxes
- This is the date that the Third Estate voted to leave the Estates-General and form a new body of government for the people of France
- A major change in government that began in 1789, it brought an end to the absolute monarchy and a start to a representative government
- When each estate received one vote; this was favored by the First and Second Estates
- 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution that detail the protections of our personal liberties
- Where did Locke believe a good government got its power from?
- author of the Declaration of Independence. He borrowed ideas on natural rights from John Locke
- The war between Great Britain and its American colonies, 1775-83, by which the colonies won their independence.
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- Which groups of people played the greatest role in the Enlightenment?
- the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain authored by Thomas Jefferson
- They consisted of the bourgeoisie, the san-culottes and the peasants
- What part of the world did the Enlightenment begin?
- Who was an American philosophe?
- Wrote the "Spirit of Laws"
- led, paper, paint, glass, and tea
16 Clues: Wrote the "Spirit of Laws" • had to pay high taxes taxes • Who was an American philosophe? • led, paper, paint, glass, and tea • What part of the world did the Enlightenment begin? • Where did Locke believe a good government got its power from? • They consisted of the bourgeoisie, the san-culottes and the peasants • ...
Enlightenment and revolutions 2024-11-13
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- Info of all branches of knowledge
- Britain North American colonies rebelled
- A period of major social upheaval in France
- A Venezuelan statesman
- The first president of the U.S.
- Let them eat cake
- Machine used to chop off head
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- A French military officer and statesman
- A period where series of massacres and executions happened
- Continent located entirely in the northern hemisphere
- Father or liberalism
- A Haitian general and
- Created The Spirit of Law
- The sun king
- Located in Western Europe
- Criticized Christianity
16 Clues: The sun king • Let them eat cake • Father or liberalism • A Haitian general and • A Venezuelan statesman • Criticized Christianity • Created The Spirit of Law • Located in Western Europe • Machine used to chop off head • The first president of the U.S. • Info of all branches of knowledge • A French military officer and statesman • Britain North American colonies rebelled • ...
Newman's Enlightenment Review 2023-10-18
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- John Locke argued that people had the right to life, liberty, and ______________.
- Thomas Hobbes illustrated the mythical sea creature to represent ruling with fear.
- The questioning of previous beliefs: science, religion, and ____________.
- Absolute monarchs taking advantage of __________.
- The number of branches in American government.
- The _________ estate in France consisted of commoners and mainly those considered poor.
- Last name of the only figure who wanted Absolute Monarchy
- The thinker who came up with separation of powers.
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- Voltaire pushed for freedom of __________.
- monarchs controlling all aspects of society.
- This Enlightenment thinker criticized King Louis XIV and Catholic Church.
- John Locke stated that it was the people's right to _________ their government if it is bad.
- Besides Hobbes, all Enlightenment thinkers wanted ____________.
- Voltaire also pushed for ______________ of religion.
14 Clues: Voltaire pushed for freedom of __________. • monarchs controlling all aspects of society. • The number of branches in American government. • Absolute monarchs taking advantage of __________. • The thinker who came up with separation of powers. • Voltaire also pushed for ______________ of religion. • Last name of the only figure who wanted Absolute Monarchy • ...
Chapter 3 Crossword 2013-10-07
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- A french politicle thinker that lived during the age of enlightenment.
- Explains the fundmental nature of being and the world encompasses.
- A person with extensive knowledge that they use towards there work.
- A type of reference that holds a summary of of information.
- An artistic and literary movement that originated in Europe.
- Changed the way people thought about the phisical world around them.
- A series of mathmatical steps to find the quotient of a math problem.
- A series of dots helps find the range.
- He is best known today for his politicle philosophy.
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- Was a english philosopher.
- Scientists who tried to turn ordinary metals into precious metals.
- Spreading knowledge starting in the 1700s.
- The capital of France.
- The gathering of people in the same room spreading knowledge.
- A women who held salons in her house.
- Refers to a classical period.
- A french writer that attacked the catholic church .
- The mathmatical study of change.
- An educated guess.
- Banned by the church because they thought it went beyond there belief.
20 Clues: An educated guess. • The capital of France. • Was a english philosopher. • Refers to a classical period. • The mathmatical study of change. • A women who held salons in her house. • A series of dots helps find the range. • Spreading knowledge starting in the 1700s. • A french writer that attacked the catholic church . • He is best known today for his politicle philosophy. • ...
Revolutionary Characters 2015-10-13
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- The people did not trust Ben Franklin and thought that he may even be a...
- founding father and inventor
- famous for his writings
- Washington allowed this colony to raise an all black army
- The men that founded the constitution
- revolution War that took place from 1775 to 1783
- Ben Franklin's son that Ben wanted to kill for fighting on the side of the British
- First president of the United States
- Ben Franklin wanted to make this colony a royal province
- George Washington's title in the Continental Army
- Ben Franklin traveled here and really liked it so no one thought that he would return
- "head of American Enlightenment"
- Ben Franklin went here to get guns and ammo
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- Washington set these people free in his will
- Adams and Jefferson were big supporters of this idea
- George Washington's wife
- A colony or state that has a royal governor and council
- pamphlet written by Thomas Paine
- Washington was the only one to win all the votes from the...
- Active member of congress who nominated Washington for Commander in Chief
20 Clues: famous for his writings • George Washington's wife • founding father and inventor • pamphlet written by Thomas Paine • "head of American Enlightenment" • First president of the United States • The men that founded the constitution • Ben Franklin went here to get guns and ammo • Washington set these people free in his will • revolution War that took place from 1775 to 1783 • ...
13 Colonies Turn Into America 2023-11-28
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- What was the text Thomas Paine wrote as a commoner to commoners
- What idea did Thomas Jefferson deal with in one of his reasons for independence?
- What happened after the enlightenment?
- What was the motherland of the colonies
- what did both the colonies and England use to get people on their side
- Who wrote the declaration of independence
- What were the colonies fighting for
- What style of combat did the colonists have?
- What was created after Lexington and concord
- What did the declaration state that citizens could overthrow?
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- hill A strategic position that overlooks both Boston and its harbor
- What were the names of the soldiers fighting for the colonies
- What lead to the colonies fighting back against England
- What were the colonists asking for?
- What time period did people start to worry about government
- the ___________ of independence
- Who was asking for independence?
- What did land equal
- A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
- What was the continental army?
20 Clues: What did land equal • What was the continental army? • the ___________ of independence • Who was asking for independence? • What were the colonists asking for? • What were the colonies fighting for • What happened after the enlightenment? • What was the motherland of the colonies • Who wrote the declaration of independence • What style of combat did the colonists have? • ...
Belief Systems Crossword 2021-12-02
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- A morally positive trait
- The ultimate state of Enlightenment
- The belief system whose goal is to achieve Nirvana
- The rule that states Treat others the way you want to be treated
- Hindu god that is the basis of Shaivism
- Structures built to appease the gods
- God spirit that appears in nature
- Chinese ethical and philosophical system
- Country whose flag is white with a large red dot in the center
- The social class you are placed into in Hinduism
- The belief system in which karma determines your place in your next life through the process of reincarnation
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- The endless cycle of rebirth
- When a Buddhist finds the truth about life and stops being reborn
- What you believe in
- Freedom from reincarnation
- Beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior
- Country whose flag is red with yellow stars in the top left corner
- Country whose flag is orange, white, and green with a blue wheel in the center
- The state of being pure
- The belief system that worships the spirits of the gods
20 Clues: What you believe in • The state of being pure • A morally positive trait • Freedom from reincarnation • The endless cycle of rebirth • God spirit that appears in nature • The ultimate state of Enlightenment • Structures built to appease the gods • Hindu god that is the basis of Shaivism • Chinese ethical and philosophical system • ...
Cruz Kutney Enlightenment and Revolution 2024-12-18
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- Earth-centered universe
- Used telescope to look at the sky
- The 3 branches of government being able to overrule eachother
- Parties to discuss intellectual ideas
- Simple and elegant
- Give up freedom to the government for protection
- Absolute monarchs that borrowed some ideas from the enlightenment
- Theory of proving things with reason and logic instead of emotional or religious feelings
- Separation of States and National governments' powers
- Sun-centered universe
- These were intellectuals in France
- Seperate powers of the government
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- Applying logic and reasoning to the societal world
- Enlightened Russian ruler
- Applying logic and reasoning to the natural world.
- Wrote Declaration of Independence; inspired by John Locke
- Belief that God set the universe in motion but doesn't interfere with it
- Extravagent and gaudy
- Said that people are corrupted by civilization
- Argued for women's rights
- Made the United States independent from Britain.
- Wrote Theory of Universal Gravitation
- Method to solve problems
- French satirist
- Guarantees rights, uses Beccaria's ideas
- Wrote about natural, God given rights
26 Clues: French satirist • Simple and elegant • Extravagent and gaudy • Sun-centered universe • Earth-centered universe • Method to solve problems • Enlightened Russian ruler • Argued for women's rights • Used telescope to look at the sky • Seperate powers of the government • These were intellectuals in France • Wrote Theory of Universal Gravitation • Parties to discuss intellectual ideas • ...
history 2025-03-26
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- What place did many French people attack?
- Who believed in freedom of speech and religion?
- What did Enlightenment ideas help start/inspire?
- What document made the USA a country?
- Whos said people are naturally selfish?
- What king was executed during the revolution?
- Who said people should pick their own government?
- What book did Hobbes write?
- Who became the ruler of France after the revolution?
- What estate payed the most taxes?
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- What was the first battle of the revolution?
- What was it called when the colonist threw tea into to harbor?
- What did John Locke say all people should have?
- Who said government should have three parts?
- What was the name of the queen who was executed?
- What king of government did the Enlightenment thinkers not like?
- Where did the industrial revolution start?
- What battle ended the war?
- Voltaire got in trouble with what?
- What estate was made up of mostly nobles?
- What device was used to execute people?
- What was the French king's palace called?
- Where did many people move for factory jobs?
23 Clues: What battle ended the war? • What book did Hobbes write? • What estate payed the most taxes? • Voltaire got in trouble with what? • What document made the USA a country? • Whos said people are naturally selfish? • What device was used to execute people? • What place did many French people attack? • What estate was made up of mostly nobles? • ...
Unit 6: Reason & Revolution 2022-11-09
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- decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country
- led enslaved Africans in a revolt against the French that ended slavery and resulted in the new nation of Haiti.
- the French Enlightenment thinkers usually applied to themselves.
- city building and the movement of people to cities
- contract for America to be free from Great Britain
- large population of workers and extensive natural resources
- first ten amendments
- late 17th- & 18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism
- Toussaint had taken control of the entire island and freed all the enslaved Africans
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- goods and services
- wrote "The Wealth of Nations"
- believes in the social contract should be used to create a solution.
- queen of France before French Revolution
- prevention of getting too much power
- rotating crops
- person who starts a building
- wealthy Venezuelan creole
- freed from ignorance and misinformation
- the political and social system of the Kingdom of France from the Late Middle Ages
- powers to oversee or make use others don't overuse their powers
- developing machine production of goods
21 Clues: rotating crops • goods and services • first ten amendments • wealthy Venezuelan creole • person who starts a building • wrote "The Wealth of Nations" • prevention of getting too much power • developing machine production of goods • freed from ignorance and misinformation • queen of France before French Revolution • city building and the movement of people to cities • ...
Morgan Eppley- Enlightenment and Revolution 2022-12-20
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- Believed gov’t should exist to benefit the people
- grand, extravagant, and ornate
- theory that the truth can be discovered through reason and logic
- Wollstonecraft wanted equal education for women
- system what montesquieu believed would improve thinks
- the Great one of the 3 enlightened despots from Russia
- and balances another believe montesquieu wanted to make more separation of powers
- sun centered theory
- of Independence idea that everyone has undeniable rights
- Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence
- used a telescope to study astronomy
- Revolution change in thinking about the natural world using observation
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- separation of powers was the only way to prevent tyranny
- contract agreement between people and gov’t
- Locke people have the right to life, liberty, and property
- thinkers of the enlightenment
- belief in a greater power
- social parties in paris
- applied reason and logic to people
- of Rights rights that all americans have
- despot frederick the great, Joseph II, Catherine The great
- earth centered theory
- method procedure for gathering and testing ideas
- a satirist that sponsored freedom of speech and religion
- simple and elegant
- Newton universal laws of motion
26 Clues: simple and elegant • sun centered theory • earth centered theory • social parties in paris • belief in a greater power • thinkers of the enlightenment • grand, extravagant, and ornate • Newton universal laws of motion • applied reason and logic to people • used a telescope to study astronomy • of Rights rights that all americans have • contract agreement between people and gov’t • ...
french revoulution 2023-09-21
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- started the french reveloution
- nobles
- new ideas
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- bill of rights
- clergy
- seperation
- commoners
- king
- france
- naturalrights
10 Clues: king • clergy • france • nobles • commoners • new ideas • seperation • naturalrights • bill of rights • started the french reveloution
9th Grade Semester 1 Review 2022-23 2023-01-03
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- Empire-building; or when a big country takes over one or more smaller countries
- A scientist who challenged the Catholic Church by teaching that the sun was at the center of the universe
- A record or document referring to past events but produced after the event
- An English philosopher of the Enlightenment who believed the people form their government in exchange for protection of their rights to life, liberty, and property
- Organizations that allowed employees to act together to achieve better working conditions.
- The growth of cities, AKA urban areas, during the Industrial Revolution.
- A French philosopher of the Enlightenment who popularized the concept of separation of power
- Started with the storming of the Bastille, escalated with the beheading of King Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror, and ended when Napoleon came to power
- The world's first successful slave rebellion in the former colony of Saint Domingue
- The belief that Europeans had an obligation to take over "inferior" peoples and "civilize" them
- The belief in free markets; people should be allowed to make their own decisions about what to buy and sell, and should be allowed to own property.
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- Beginning in the late 1700s, a period in which people stopped doing things by hand and started doing them by machine
- An intellectual movement of the 18th century that applied scientific methods to the study of society and government
- A historical record or document produced by an eyewitness or other observer who lived during the time period in question
- A movement that relied on observation to explain the natural world and rejected many of the church's teachings
- The practice of employing kids as young as 6 to work in factoires.
- The traditional belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe
- Using other credible sources to confirm the information in a source.
- The earliest system of production, in which people were experts at making something which they sold locally and kept the profit.
- A French philosopher of the Enlightenment who believed in freedoms of speech and religion
- The continent most affected by European imperialism during the late 1800s
- The belief in total equality; government should decide what people have, and private property should be banned.
- The system of production created by the Industrial Revolution, in which all workers came to the same location and performed a single task in the production process
- The belief that the sun is at the center of the universe
24 Clues: The belief that the sun is at the center of the universe • The practice of employing kids as young as 6 to work in factoires. • Using other credible sources to confirm the information in a source. • The traditional belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe • The growth of cities, AKA urban areas, during the Industrial Revolution. • ...
GC 24 Module 18 Vocab Review 2024-04-22
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- Czarina of Russia who took steps to reform and modernize Russia
- English scientist who discovered the laws of motion and gravity
- Idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun
- Agreement where people define and limit their individual rights creating an organized society of government
- One of a group of social thinkers in France during the Enlightenment
- Document declaring American independence from Britain and the reasons for it
- An American statesman and the third president of the US that wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence
- The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights and freedoms
- Italian scientist who invented the first working telescope and whose discoveries put him into conflict with the Roman Catholic Church
- Simple, elegant style in the 1700s that was inspired by ancient Greece and Rome
- French philosopher and author who believed in tolerance, reason, freedom of religious belief, and freedom of speech
- Grand, ornate style in arts and architecture in the 1600s and early 1700s
- System of government where power is divided between the national and state governments
- One of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule fairly and respect the rights of subjects
- A new way of thinking about the natural world based on careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs
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- Logical procedure for gathering information and testing ideas
- Belief that truth could be found through reason or logical thinking
- Swiss-French philosopher who championed the freedom of the individual and the notion that all people were created equal
- She argued for greater education opportunities for women and urged women to enter the male-dominated fields of medicine and politics
- Medieval view that said the earth was an immovable object located at the center of the universe
- Movement where thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society
- Social gatherings for discussing ideas and enjoying art
- French political philosopher who proposed a government divided into three branches and greatly influenced the US Constitution
- System where each branch of government limits the power of the other two branches
- English philosopher that developed political and economic theories and also declared that people have a right to rebel against governments that do not protect their rights
- Enlightenment belief that God created the universe and then allowed it to run on its own following natural laws
26 Clues: Social gatherings for discussing ideas and enjoying art • Logical procedure for gathering information and testing ideas • Czarina of Russia who took steps to reform and modernize Russia • English scientist who discovered the laws of motion and gravity • Idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun • ...
HRT3M Vocabulary Review 3 2025-06-05
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- a spiritual and cultural practice common to many Indigenous cultures, involving the burning of sacred herbs like sage, cedar, sweetgrass, and tobacco to purify and cleanse.
- a fundamental symbol in many Indigenous cultures which represents interconnectedness, balance, and the cyclical nature of life
- means duty in Hinduism and the teachings of the Buddha in Buddhism
- a religious initiation ceremony for a Jewish girl aged twelve years and one day, regarded as the age of religious maturity.
- a collection of scriptures containing the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
- the Jewish New Year festival
- ritual cleansing of the hands before praying in Islam
- the middle way between complete luxury and asceticism that was created by the Buddha
- the religious initiation ceremony of a Jewish boy who has reached the age of 13
- a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah," in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
- a dome-shaped structure traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for purification and cleansing ceremonies
- a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt
- a lifestyle characterized by voluntary self-denial and abstinence from worldly pleasures, often practiced as a means of spiritual discipline and to achieve higher states of consciousness or enlightenment.
- ‘’the awakened one’’ in Sanskrit
- consists of Shahada (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage)
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- the holiest day in Judaism; the day of atonement
- the ultimate goal; liberation from samsara; the end of suffering; achieving a state of enlightenment
- a monogram of chi (Χ) and rho (Ρ) as the first two letters of Greek Khristos Christ, used as a Christian symbol.
- The ‘’duty wheel’’ which represents the Eightfold path, samsara, and the possibility of liberation from samsara
- a guideline for living a moral, ethical, and mindful life, ultimately leading to enlightenment and liberation from suffering (i.e achieving nirvana). It comprises eight practices organized into three categories: wisdom, ethics, and meditation
- The Buddha and the founder of Buddhism
- hatred towards Jews because of their religion
- a spiritual journey, a rite of passage, in many Indigenous cultures, particularly in North America, where individuals seek a connection with the spirit world and receive guidance or power
- the community of Buddhist practitioners (e.g monks) who support each other on the path to enlightenment
24 Clues: the Jewish New Year festival • ‘’the awakened one’’ in Sanskrit • The Buddha and the founder of Buddhism • hatred towards Jews because of their religion • the holiest day in Judaism; the day of atonement • ritual cleansing of the hands before praying in Islam • means duty in Hinduism and the teachings of the Buddha in Buddhism • ...
Buddhism 2012-10-25
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- The concept that your soul will be continually reborn into bodies that reflective the good and bad deeds of the previous lives. The cycle ends with Nirvana.
- The way to end suffering in life and reach enlightenment
- Guides of Buddhism
- Name used for founder of Buddhism
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- The goal of Buddhism is to end _____.
- Started Buddhism
- All physical surroundings are an _____ created by desire.
- An important guiding principle of Buddhist practice
- The achievement of reaching enlightenment
- The number of gods in Buddhism
10 Clues: Started Buddhism • Guides of Buddhism • The number of gods in Buddhism • Name used for founder of Buddhism • The goal of Buddhism is to end _____. • The achievement of reaching enlightenment • An important guiding principle of Buddhist practice • The way to end suffering in life and reach enlightenment • All physical surroundings are an _____ created by desire. • ...
John Locke 2014-05-25
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- ... contract people form a government
- all power comes from people
- if the gvt. becomes a threat to the NR of people, they have a rigth to overthrow it.
- something you own, a part of natural rights
- parliament-group of representatives with some power of ...
- Natural Rights-life,...,property cannot be taken away
- cutest thing in the whole wide world <3 <3 <3
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- Also a part of Natural Rights
- Locke English enlightenment philosopher
- Intellectual movement of the 18th century
10 Clues: all power comes from people • Also a part of Natural Rights • ... contract people form a government • Locke English enlightenment philosopher • Intellectual movement of the 18th century • something you own, a part of natural rights • cutest thing in the whole wide world <3 <3 <3 • Natural Rights-life,...,property cannot be taken away • ...
section 3 and 4- Amari Primus 2021-01-05
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- The ruler most admired by the philosophes was Catherine II
- The artistic style of the late 1700s
- the style of European art in the 1600´s and 1700´s
- wrote the declaration of independence
- which power was divided between national and state governments
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- with each branch checking the actions of the other two
- the Enlightenment spirit
- document firmly based on the ideas of John Locke and the Enlightenment
- these hostesses held regular social gatherings
- added to the Constitution the ten amendments
10 Clues: the Enlightenment spirit • The artistic style of the late 1700s • wrote the declaration of independence • added to the Constitution the ten amendments • these hostesses held regular social gatherings • the style of European art in the 1600´s and 1700´s • with each branch checking the actions of the other two • The ruler most admired by the philosophes was Catherine II • ...
Catherine the Great 2025-09-02
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- her method of getting the throne
- The first all-girls school in Russia, founded by Catherine
- Movement of new ideas that inspired catherine
- length of catherines reign (in years)
- Enlightenment thinker who had great influence of Catherine
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- A major war fought against Ottomans
- Museum in St.Petersburg containing over 3 million works of art
- book Catherine wrote to rewrite the Russian legal code
- Major family that held the Russian crown for over three centuries
- Her ex-husband and predecessor
10 Clues: Her ex-husband and predecessor • her method of getting the throne • A major war fought against Ottomans • length of catherines reign (in years) • Movement of new ideas that inspired catherine • book Catherine wrote to rewrite the Russian legal code • The first all-girls school in Russia, founded by Catherine • Enlightenment thinker who had great influence of Catherine • ...
5A Crossword 2025-11-07
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- prolific French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
- belief that your country is superior to others
- 18th century philosopher and economist
- labor system contract used for free passage to a new country
- Haitian general and leader of the Haitian Revolution
- English philosopher and physician, known as the father of liberalism
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- the movement to end slavery and the slave trade
- founding father and first president of the United States
- first womens rights convention in the US
- an 18th-century intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and secularism
- belief in the existence of a supreme being
- advocacy of women's rights and equality
12 Clues: 18th century philosopher and economist • advocacy of women's rights and equality • first womens rights convention in the US • belief in the existence of a supreme being • belief that your country is superior to others • the movement to end slavery and the slave trade • Haitian general and leader of the Haitian Revolution • ...
Introduction to the Enlightenment 2022-04-07
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- the country where most of the philosophers came from.
- central figure of the Enlightenment
- one of the principal authors of the Encyclopedia
- the study of nature through reason, experimentation and observation.
- author of the book "The Social Contract"
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- a shift in the way people think about questioning traditions.
- ideological position against the influence of the Church.
- an art form deemed to be immoral and indecent.
- to shed light over something
- the idea that God exists, but he would not intervene in human affairs.
10 Clues: to shed light over something • central figure of the Enlightenment • author of the book "The Social Contract" • an art form deemed to be immoral and indecent. • one of the principal authors of the Encyclopedia • the country where most of the philosophers came from. • ideological position against the influence of the Church. • ...
Worksheet #1 2025-09-23
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- A life with no rules, and no government.
- The authority a king had over citizens.
- English writer who argued for women's rights
- An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection.
- Continent where the Enlightenment began.
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- Basic rights people are born with.
- Advocated for religious tolerance.
- A period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and rights.
- Famous for his theory of the separation of powers.
- Argued that people needed an absolute sovereign.
10 Clues: Basic rights people are born with. • Advocated for religious tolerance. • The authority a king had over citizens. • A life with no rules, and no government. • Continent where the Enlightenment began. • English writer who argued for women's rights • Argued that people needed an absolute sovereign. • Famous for his theory of the separation of powers. • ...
GL4 u2 pp. 195-197 2021-02-08
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- nackt
- kostenlos
- Künstler
- da
- U-Bahn
- Göttin
- strahlend
- Fleck, Ort
- Kreuzung
- Dschungel
- Stachel, Spitze
- Aufklärung
- schleichen
- Geschmack
- Füllung
- Tagung
- Schmelztiegel
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- Teig(tasche)
- Karren
- köstlich
- jüdisch
- gerade rechtzeitig
- gebraten
- mit allen Mitteln
- für wenig Geld
- es schaffen
- Sonnenuntergang
- Skulptur
- Reiseführer
- stöhnen
- anregen
- keuchen
- Freiheit
33 Clues: da • nackt • Karren • U-Bahn • Göttin • Tagung • jüdisch • stöhnen • anregen • keuchen • Füllung • köstlich • gebraten • Künstler • Skulptur • Kreuzung • Freiheit • kostenlos • strahlend • Dschungel • Geschmack • Fleck, Ort • Aufklärung • schleichen • es schaffen • Reiseführer • Teig(tasche) • Schmelztiegel • für wenig Geld • Sonnenuntergang • Stachel, Spitze • mit allen Mitteln • gerade rechtzeitig
Euro History 2023-12-08
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- - Father of modern chemistry
- - French naturalist
- - French philosopher
- - Truth is relative belief
- - Enlightenment thinkers
- -Emphasizes reason
- - Discovered oxygen
- - Voltaires call
- - Enlightened Austrian ruler
- - Decline and Fall historian
- - Belief inadistant deity
- -Devised by
- - Religious diversity acceptance
- - Government power prevention
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- - Scottish empiricist
- - 18th-century intellectual movement
- - German philosopher
- - French naturalist
- - Wrote "Candide"
- - Influential political theory work
- - Hypnotic influence
- - Novella satire
22 Clues: -Devised by • - Voltaires call • - Novella satire • - Wrote "Candide" • -Emphasizes reason • - French naturalist • - French naturalist • - Discovered oxygen • - French philosopher • - German philosopher • - Hypnotic influence • - Scottish empiricist • - Enlightenment thinkers • - Belief inadistant deity • - Truth is relative belief • - Father of modern chemistry • - Enlightened Austrian ruler • ...
acient india crossword puzzle 2022-04-07
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- The belief that one's actions affect their rebirth
- Perfect enlightenment. Also reuniting with the world
- This religion worship a god called Brahmin
- The main god worshiped in Buddhism
- A social system based on families economic status
- A law where the higher the social status the harder the rules
- People describes as Indo-Europeans
- Warriors of people or leaders sometimes other classes was allowed into this class
- The idea of humans achieving perfect enlightenment. Based off Gautama
- A group of skilled farmers or merchants
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- One of the most worshiped gods in ancient india
- The lowest people in the caste system and had very little rights
- The belief that people will be reborn again
- A written language made around 1000bc by aryans
- A group of unskilled workers/peasants largest group of people
15 Clues: The main god worshiped in Buddhism • People describes as Indo-Europeans • A group of skilled farmers or merchants • This religion worship a god called Brahmin • The belief that people will be reborn again • One of the most worshiped gods in ancient india • A written language made around 1000bc by aryans • A social system based on families economic status • ...
Religious studies 2024-11-06
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- Strong belief in something without proof.
- What is A place of worship in Islam.
- A request made to a deity.
- what is the place of worship in many religions.
- What is the supreme being in many religions.
- A practice of focusing the mind for spiritual purposes in Buddhism
- A set of beliefs, practices, and values shared by a group of people.
- The name of holy book of Islam.
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- A set of actions performed in a specific way for religious purposes.
- Something considered holy or divine.
- The Arabic term for person believed to be a messenger of God.
- Which religion emphasizes enlightenment through meditation and the Four Noble Truths.
- A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.
- what is holy book of Judaism.
- The state of enlightenment in Buddhism.
15 Clues: A request made to a deity. • what is holy book of Judaism. • The name of holy book of Islam. • What is A place of worship in Islam. • Something considered holy or divine. • The state of enlightenment in Buddhism. • Strong belief in something without proof. • What is the supreme being in many religions. • what is the place of worship in many religions. • ...
Stuffs 2022-12-13
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- is the middle class
- is what you have to complete to go to enlightenment
- is a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.
- release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma
- is a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings.
- is a king/leader
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- is like me and you
- is dying and coming back to life
- is the second worst class
- path the path to enlightenment
- stages of social and economic ranks
- the chosen one
- is the lowest cast
- is the idea if you finish your dharma
14 Clues: the chosen one • is a king/leader • is like me and you • is the lowest cast • is the middle class • is the second worst class • path the path to enlightenment • is dying and coming back to life • stages of social and economic ranks • is the idea if you finish your dharma • is what you have to complete to go to enlightenment • ...
Social studies vocab 2014-02-04
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- religion developed in India out of Hinduism.
- A fortress in a city
- A long poem telling the story of a warrior going into battle.
- oldest Hindu book.
- freedom from prejudice.
- to cause to adopt a different religion
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- Indian prince also known as Siddhartha Gautama developed Buddhism.
- the rebirth of the soul in the body of another living thing.
- Empire indian empire founded by Chandragupta
- summary of Hindu teaching a short summary of the teachings of Hinduism.
- a religion that began 3000 years ago.
- a large landmass the juts out from a continent.
- spiritual enlightenment in Hinduism and Buddhism, the attainment of enlightenment and freeing of the spiritual self from attachment to worldly things, ending the cycle of birth and rebirth.
- Social class, the highest class are the Brahmans.
14 Clues: oldest Hindu book. • A fortress in a city • freedom from prejudice. • a religion that began 3000 years ago. • to cause to adopt a different religion • religion developed in India out of Hinduism. • Empire indian empire founded by Chandragupta • a large landmass the juts out from a continent. • Social class, the highest class are the Brahmans. • ...
Theology 2025-05-26
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- spiritual teacher
- annointed one
- inspired messenger
- a message from God
- sacred agreement
- deliverance from sin
- cleansing ritual
- "good news"
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- action and consequence
- theological belief system
- Hebrew name for God
- sacred chant
- belief in one god
- cosmic law
- the goal of enlightenment
- God becoming human
- violation of divine law
17 Clues: cosmic law • "good news" • sacred chant • annointed one • sacred agreement • cleansing ritual • spiritual teacher • belief in one god • inspired messenger • God becoming human • a message from God • Hebrew name for God • deliverance from sin • action and consequence • violation of divine law • theological belief system • the goal of enlightenment
Enlightenment 2023-02-21
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- natural rights of citizens
- life, liberty, property
- agreement between the people and government
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- social contract
- separation of church and state
- branches of government
6 Clues: social contract • branches of government • life, liberty, property • natural rights of citizens • separation of church and state • agreement between the people and government
Enlightenment 2025-02-10
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- Father of Criminal Justice who advocated for rehabilitation instead of cruel punishments for cimes
- God given right to rule, Monarchs used this as a way to justify their power.
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- Wrote "Wealth of Nations", an economist who coined the word Lassiez Faire
- Enlightened royal monarchs to used the ideas of reform & education to rule justly.
- Hosted by women, a gathering place to share intellectual conversations
- Believed society needed strict, absolutism due to the chaotic nature of people
6 Clues: Hosted by women, a gathering place to share intellectual conversations • Wrote "Wealth of Nations", an economist who coined the word Lassiez Faire • God given right to rule, Monarchs used this as a way to justify their power. • Believed society needed strict, absolutism due to the chaotic nature of people • ...