enlightenment Crossword Puzzles
Unit 1 Review 2025-10-14
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- This was the first attempt at American government, that ultimately failed. Articles of __________________
- Life, Liberty and Property are examples of these
- This Enlightenment thinker believed in natural rights and a social contract that exists to protect them
- Article 1 of the Constitution established this branch of the government
- Where the Articles of Confederation placed most power
- This Enlightenment thinker believed that mankind was naturally cruel and needed a strong government to keep them in line
- An intellectual movement that focused on democratic ideas and examining the world through reason
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- This Enlightenment thinker argued for freedom of speech
- The idea that the federal government and the state government have different powers, but the federal government gets the final say
- This Enlightenment thinker wrote about separation of powers into 3 branches
- The idea that the people are the source of all government authority, and have a right to participate and make decisions for the government. ____________ Sovereignty
11 Clues: Life, Liberty and Property are examples of these • Where the Articles of Confederation placed most power • This Enlightenment thinker argued for freedom of speech • Article 1 of the Constitution established this branch of the government • This Enlightenment thinker wrote about separation of powers into 3 branches • ...
Leeya Goss-Enlightenment and revolution 2022-12-20
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- style of music during the enlightenment
- satirist and philosophe
- thinkers during the enlightenment
- style of music before the enlightenment
- big parties held by very wealthy people
- beccaria inspired this
- the first to use a telescope to study space
- america declaring their independence
- belief that everything revolves around the Earth
- created the law of gravity
- believed everyone has natural rights
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- fought for equal education
- the separation of power
- system where power is divided
- use reason and logic to solve problems
- empress of russia and patron of the arts
- believed in separtaion of powers
- people started using reasons and logic to solve problems and not traditions
- a king with absolute power
- wrote the declaration of independence
- belief that everything revolves around the sun
- to look at relogion through rationlism
- people started using science to prove things true
- the king would protect the people and the people would follow the king
- method that was made in the scientific revolution
- believed that the government was there for the people
26 Clues: beccaria inspired this • the separation of power • satirist and philosophe • fought for equal education • a king with absolute power • created the law of gravity • system where power is divided • believed in separtaion of powers • thinkers during the enlightenment • america declaring their independence • believed everyone has natural rights • wrote the declaration of independence • ...
The Enlightenment Vocabulary Builder 2022-05-04
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- one of a social group of thinkers in France during the Enlightenment
- one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects
- the agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights, thus creating an organized society or government.
- a major change in European though, starting in the mid-1500’s, in which study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted belief.
- 18th-century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and scientific method to all aspects of society
- relating to a grand, ornate style that characterized European painting, music, and architecture in 1600’s and early 1700’s.
- measures designed to prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others.
- a belief held by many scientists and philosophers during the Enlightenment that God created tie universe and allowed it to run on its own following natural laws
- logical procedure for gathering information about the natural world, in which experimentation an observation are used to test hypotheses
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- in the Middle-Ages, the earth-centered view of the universe in which scholars believed that the earth was an immovable object located at the center of the universe.
- system of govt. in which power is divided between a central authority & number of individual states
- the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, which protect citizens’ basic rights and freedoms
- the idea that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun
- a social gathering of intellectuals and artists, like those held in the homes of wealthy women in Paris and other European cities during the Enlightenment
- belief held by Enlightenment thinkers that truth could be discovered by reason or logical thinking
- relating to a simple, elegant style (based on ideas and themes from Ancient Greece and Rome) that characterized the arts in Europe in the late 1700’s.
- statement of the reasons for the American colonies’ break with Britain, approved by the 2nd Continental Congress in 1776
17 Clues: the idea that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun • one of a social group of thinkers in France during the Enlightenment • measures designed to prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others. • the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, which protect citizens’ basic rights and freedoms • ...
Unit 4 Mega-Crossword Review 2022-12-03
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- After defeating Charles I, ______ ________ abolished the monarchy and became Lord Protector of the English Commonwealth
- Also known as the “Sun King”
- To betray a King or one’s own country
- An intellectual movement that grew out of the Scientific Revolution
- Three branches of government that have different powers but equal laws, meant to “check and balance” each other
- The cost of King Louis’ palace left France in extreme _____________.
- An economic system where colonies generate wealth for the mother country.
- This type of monarchy places limits on the King; the type of government in England between the King and Parliament
- Social gatherings held by Enlightenment thinkers to discuss ideas of government and law
- Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, Europe was ruled by very powerful monarchs in a time period known as the Age of __________________.
- The King of Spain during its Golden Age
- Enlightenment thinker who believed in the right to life, liberty, and property
- Known as the “Merry Monarch,” _________ II became King of England after Parliament restored the monarchy.
- Some of the Kings in England had conflict with this governing body.
- Unlike other Enlightenment thinkers of the period, ______ _______ believed that an absolute monarch was necessary to keep a society orderly.
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- An absolute ____________ holds all the power in the country - there are no checks and balances.
- An Enlightenment-era thinker who suggested that too much power in the hands of one person could lead to tyranny
- This Enlightenment thinker believed in the freedom of speech and freedom of religion
- Inspired by the ideals of John Locke, the English ______ ___ _______ granted many civil liberties to the people of England and established a constitutional monarchy.
- Constructed outside of Paris, France, the Palace of _________ cost $200-300 Billion in today’s currency.
- Peter the Great wanted to modernize Russia to become more like Western Europe in a term known as __________.
- Acceptance of things different than your own, includes political, religious, and social…
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau suggested that a government should be a ______ _____ agreed upon by all members of society and the ruler.
- The Tsar of Russia from 1696 to 1725 who was known for his expansion of the Russian Empire
- This all-powerful navy was defeated after an attempt to invade England in 1588
- Founded by Catholic monarchs in the 1400s, this Spanish group targeted non-Catholics, enforcing conversion and killing people who committed heresy
- The mascot of RNE and the supporters of King Charles I
- This term means that God chooses a ruler to rule over a nation.
- Jean-Jacques ______ was the least educated of the Enlightenment thinkers, but was one of the most influential.
- King Louis XIV housed this higher-social class of people known as ____________ in his palace.
30 Clues: Also known as the “Sun King” • To betray a King or one’s own country • The King of Spain during its Golden Age • The mascot of RNE and the supporters of King Charles I • This term means that God chooses a ruler to rule over a nation. • An intellectual movement that grew out of the Scientific Revolution • ...
Enlightenment and Revolution myah hunt 2022-12-21
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- earth centered solar system
- used telescope to study astronomy
- veto
- social gatherings hosted by wealthy women to discuss ideas
- simple but elegant
- agreement between people and gov’t
- ruled a little differently , but still absolute monarchs
- theory that the truth can be discovered through reason and logic
- part of the U.S constitution
- sun centered solar system
- thinkers of the Enlightenment
- separation of powers was the only way to prevent tyranny
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- applied reason and logic to people and society
- ruled russia ( 1762-1796 )
- change in thinking about the natural world using observation
- used enlightenment ideas from Locke to justify independence
- belief based on reason
- grand and extravagant
- gov’t should only exist for the benefit of the people
- wanted equal education for women
- The U.S declare independence from Great Britain
- universal laws of motion and gravity
- logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas
- freedom of speech and religion
- speedy trial, council, no cruel and unusual punishments
- people are born with right to life, liberty, and property
26 Clues: veto • simple but elegant • grand and extravagant • belief based on reason • sun centered solar system • ruled russia ( 1762-1796 ) • earth centered solar system • part of the U.S constitution • thinkers of the Enlightenment • freedom of speech and religion • wanted equal education for women • used telescope to study astronomy • agreement between people and gov’t • ...
Latin America Revolution 2021-11-23
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- Venezuelan politician
- Spanish author
- The former king of Spain
- Country north of Paraguay
- The state of being enlightenment
- King of portugal
- Country in South America
- A Venezuela soldier
- A plan that stated that Mexico was a constitutional monarch
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- Former king of portugal
- An argentinian general
- Battle in boyaca
- Capital of mexico
- A battle fought near Santiago
- A person of European and black descent
15 Clues: Spanish author • Battle in boyaca • King of portugal • Capital of mexico • A Venezuela soldier • Venezuelan politician • An argentinian general • Former king of portugal • The former king of Spain • Country in South America • Country north of Paraguay • A battle fought near Santiago • The state of being enlightenment • A person of European and black descent • ...
Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2024-10-04
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- A philosophical belief in a rational and non-interventionist Creator who set the universe in motion but does not interfere with human affairs.
- An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
- A French philosopher known for his ideas on the social contract and the concept of the general will.
- A French philosopher known for his work "The Spirit of the Laws," which examined types of government and the importance of separation of powers.
- An intellectual during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason, freedom, and progress.
- The period from the late 16th to the 18th century marked by significant advances in scientific thought and methodology.
- The astronomical concept that places Earth at the center of the universe, with the sun and stars orbiting around it.
- An artistic style characterized by dramatic expression, grandeur, and bold ornamentation, prominent during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.
- An English advocate for women's rights and author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," arguing for women's education and equality.
- A movement in the arts and architecture characterized by a return to classical forms and ideals, emphasizing simplicity and symmetry.
- A philosophical approach that emphasizes reason as the chief source and test of knowledge.
- Theories that describe the origin of society and the legitimacy of authority based on an agreement among individuals to form a society.
- An English mathematician and physicist who described the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundations for classical mechanics.
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- A form of absolute monarchy in which rulers embraced Enlightenment ideas, implementing reforms while maintaining their absolute power.
- A systematic approach to inquiry and experimentation used to gather evidence, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
- A French writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, religious tolerance, and separation of church and state.
- An English philosopher known for his ideas about natural rights, government by consent, and the social contract.
- An Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician known for supporting heliocentric theory and advocating for the scientific method.
- Empress of Russia who sought to reform Russian society along Enlightenment lines, implementing policies to modernize Russia.
- The theory that posits the Sun is at the center of the universe and that Earth and other planets revolve around it.
- Social gatherings in private homes during the Enlightenment where intellectuals discussed ideas and engaged in debates.
21 Clues: An intellectual during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason, freedom, and progress. • A philosophical approach that emphasizes reason as the chief source and test of knowledge. • A French philosopher known for his ideas on the social contract and the concept of the general will. • ...
Buddhism Crossword 2015-04-21
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- Where Buddha attained Parinirvana and
- Where Buddha first taught the Dharma
- Contains a cutting of the holy tree, Bodhi
- he is said to have thrown away what little
- Known as virtue, good conduct and morality
- explains that there are many reasons for suffering
- enlightenment.
- unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- Means “there is a cause for
- suffering is real and that everyone experiences it. It
- to being achieved.
- to control things.
- Means “suffering exists.” This explains
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- Recognized as the birth site of Buddha
- This explains that suffering stems from
- associated with regality, strength and
- Similar to Christianity’s “Golden Rule,”
- The belief that all living things are equal.
- Gaya Where Buddha achieved Enlightenment
- Bodhi Tree Refers to the tree under which the Buddha
- able to become more wise which allows for personal
- as loss, sickness, failure, etc.
- Buddha reached enlightenment. After he reached
- Known as concentration, meditation,
- mental development. By developing ones mind, they
- cremated
- is based on two fundamental principles
- Means “there is an end to suffering.”
28 Clues: cremated • enlightenment. • to being achieved. • to control things. • Means “there is a cause for • as loss, sickness, failure, etc. • Known as concentration, meditation, • Where Buddha first taught the Dharma • Where Buddha attained Parinirvana and • Means “there is an end to suffering.” • Recognized as the birth site of Buddha • associated with regality, strength and • ...
Life in the Colonies 2015-12-07
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- former slave whose plays & poems supported the Revolution
- divine right claims WHO gets their right to rule from God?
- 1st colonial poet
- trade pattern between the British, the Americas & Africa
- slave codes _________the rights & activities of slaves
- habeas corpus protects people from unfair _____________
- belief that one race is superior to another
- author of Poor Richard's Almanac; self-made man
- upper class
- unlike slaves, these servants agreed to work for a master
- Enlightenment thinker: separation of powers
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- type of school supported by taxpayers
- type of family that includes aunts, uncles, grandparents
- publishing false statements to damage a person's reputation
- the right to publish the truth is __________of the press
- one who learns a trade by working with an expert
- group of people who have the power to make laws
- these are listed in the bill of rights
- Enlightenment thinker: all people have natural rights
- intellectual movement of 1700's
- type of colonial school run by women in their homes
- social class in colonies made up of small farmers & artisans
- colonial preacher who helped start the Great Awakening
23 Clues: upper class • 1st colonial poet • intellectual movement of 1700's • type of school supported by taxpayers • these are listed in the bill of rights • belief that one race is superior to another • Enlightenment thinker: separation of powers • group of people who have the power to make laws • author of Poor Richard's Almanac; self-made man • ...
Hinduism and Buddhism- Emily Redelman 2018-08-21
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- an object or physical characteristic used as an identifying symbol
- heavy club used as a weapon and a symbol of authority; attribute of Vishnu
- Enlightenment, awakening
- The ancient language of the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism
- "release" or "liberation" of the soul from reincarnation and its union with the Divine, the goal of Hinduism
- "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple
- founder of Buddhism
- special, symbolic posture, seated or standing, used in yoga and in the representation of the gods
- law religious or moral duty
- the spouse of a deity
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- cause of suffering
- the heart of Buddhist belief
- Buddhist monk
- a way of life that would eventually lead to enlightenment
- Faith, confidence; one of the five spiritual faculties
- the total actions in a person's life that determine the next state of existence
- union with the universe
- Awakening
- round disk thrown as a weapon in ancient India; attribute of Vishnu
- appearance of a deity in another form circumambulate to walk around (something) in a complete circle, as a ritual of respect
20 Clues: Awakening • Buddhist monk • cause of suffering • founder of Buddhism • the spouse of a deity • union with the universe • Enlightenment, awakening • law religious or moral duty • the heart of Buddhist belief • "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple • Faith, confidence; one of the five spiritual faculties • a way of life that would eventually lead to enlightenment • ...
Declaration and NW Ordinance Review 2023-09-24
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- New states under the Northwest Ordinance had to have this type of government
- These were included in the Declaration pointing out things King George did wrong
- Document that was signed on July 4th, 1776
- Enlightenment thinker responsible for the social contract and popular sovereignty
- Freedom of _________ was to be a right in all new states under the NW Ordinance
- Enlightenment thinker responsible for Natural Rights of Life, Liberty, Property
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- Intellectual movement with ideas that influenced each of the founding documents
- an earlier event/action regarded as a guide for future actions/decisions
- Trial by ____ was one of the grievances on the Declaration of Independence
- Enlightenment thinker responsible for separation of powers
- No taxation without ________
- Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness is know as what in the Declaration of Independence?
12 Clues: No taxation without ________ • Document that was signed on July 4th, 1776 • Enlightenment thinker responsible for separation of powers • an earlier event/action regarded as a guide for future actions/decisions • Trial by ____ was one of the grievances on the Declaration of Independence • New states under the Northwest Ordinance had to have this type of government • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-02-11
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- What type of music was popular during the Enlightenment?
- Late 17th and 18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing Reason, Skepticism, and Individualism.
- Absolute rulers who were willing to consider some reforms.
- Who believed strongly in equal rights and education for women?
- Voltaire often used this against his enemies; another word for sarcasm.
- Who strongly believed in checks and balances?
- An agreement among people to cooperate for social benefit.
- Belief that Skepticism, Individualism, and Reason were the structure of the human community.
- A french phrase that means "hands-off"; Adam Smith supported this.
- Who wrote the "Leviathan"?
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- Who referred to himself as "1st Servant of the State"?
- How did the Enlightenment spread?
- Who was the first enlightened despot? (hint:it's a woman)
- Which philosopher wrote the Encyclopedia?
- Who said the famous quote "I think therefore I am?
- What is the name for laws that govern human nature?
16 Clues: Who wrote the "Leviathan"? • How did the Enlightenment spread? • Which philosopher wrote the Encyclopedia? • Who strongly believed in checks and balances? • Who said the famous quote "I think therefore I am? • What is the name for laws that govern human nature? • Who referred to himself as "1st Servant of the State"? • ...
The Enlightenment 2022-09-29
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- created the Encyclopedia
- wrote The Social Contract
- the branch that carries out laws
- proposed life, liberty, and property
- what book did Wollstonecraft write
- who proposed an absolute monarchy
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- who rejected mercantilism
- who lived through the English Civil War
- the branch that passes laws
- who created the three branches of government
- what book did Smith write
- the book montesquieu created
- group of enlightenment thinkers in France
- wrote against slave trade and religious prejudice
- the branch that interprets laws
- the book Hobbes created
16 Clues: the book Hobbes created • created the Encyclopedia • who rejected mercantilism • what book did Smith write • wrote The Social Contract • the branch that passes laws • the book montesquieu created • the branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • who proposed an absolute monarchy • what book did Wollstonecraft write • proposed life, liberty, and property • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- = a person who thinks negative almost all the time
- = when something comes from its source
- = something that a person is born with and it can not be taken away from them by anyone.
- = the original way that things used to run in the government
- = a person who represents a government that they agree with
- = why something is the way it is
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- = voting for big changes
- = a fake name used by people to hide who they are
- = someone who is an expert at a specific topic or subject.
- = to start something new
- = the act of moving something that can be harmful
- = being in charge and not giving anyone freedom
- = advanced math
- = when a disease spreads everywhere
- = the study about things in life and life itself
- = a christian person who carries out their religious duties
16 Clues: = advanced math • = voting for big changes • = to start something new • = why something is the way it is • = when a disease spreads everywhere • = when something comes from its source • = being in charge and not giving anyone freedom • = the study about things in life and life itself • = a fake name used by people to hide who they are • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- to spoil someone
- a bank that manages a country's money
- to to force someone to leave a certain place
- a person that betrays their country
- to improve
- one tenth of a person income that is paid to the church
- to harm or contaminate
- revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas
- representatives with the power to create laws for their country
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- a machine that beheaded people quickly with little pain
- a library of historical documents
- the ceremony/act of crowning a ruler
- a area of land similar to a state, used in Canada
- money paid by the person who took out a loan to the person/people who gave them the loan
- a piece of music that is written for an orchestra and is usually split into four movements
- a law passed that allows people suspected of opposing the French Revolution to be arrested
16 Clues: to improve • to spoil someone • to harm or contaminate • a library of historical documents • a person that betrays their country • the ceremony/act of crowning a ruler • a bank that manages a country's money • revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas • to to force someone to leave a certain place • a area of land similar to a state, used in Canada • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- A person who always sees the bad thing in everything.
- When a king or a queen can do whatever whenever they want.
- The original law that was made up from the English government up on the house of lords and the house of commons.
- Advanced mathematics
- A disease that is spreading to many people.
- Rights that everyone has that can't be taken away.
- To be ok with a different belief or practice.
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- To not be loyal to your country.
- To make or start something new.
- A person who is really good at a certain subject.
- Liking a big change.
- A person who represents.
- People from a Christian Church that do religious things.
- A fake name.
- The thing that keeps us o earth without floating away.
- Having to be under control by the government.
16 Clues: A fake name. • Liking a big change. • Advanced mathematics • A person who represents. • To make or start something new. • To not be loyal to your country. • A disease that is spreading to many people. • Having to be under control by the government. • To be ok with a different belief or practice. • A person who is really good at a certain subject. • ...
Enlightenment Puzzle 2021-03-09
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- a period of rule
- a type of court or a group appointed
- an area or region similar to a state
- deed a document stating a persons legal ownership
- or unjust
- the money paid by a borrower for the use of someone else's money
- a supporter of the king or queen
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- an improvement
- to let someone do whatever they want or to spoil them
- a person who is disloyal or a person
- a place where money and other riches of a government are kept
- one-tenth of someone income, paid to support a church
- characteristic of a tyrant or
- to rule over a country as their czar, king, or queen
- make judgments
- betrays his or her country
16 Clues: or unjust • an improvement • make judgments • a period of rule • betrays his or her country • characteristic of a tyrant or • a supporter of the king or queen • a person who is disloyal or a person • a type of court or a group appointed • an area or region similar to a state • deed a document stating a persons legal ownership • to rule over a country as their czar, king, or queen • ...
The enlightenment 2021-03-11
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- the force of being pulled towards earth
- advanced mathematics regarding the study of change
- laws that protect liberties and freedom of citizens.
- being disloyal to a country by helping the enemy
- a situation in which a disease spreads to many people
- a representative
- a fake name
- an expert
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- priests, who carry out religious duties
- to start something new
- the study of knowledge, life, truth
- the ability to think clearly
- to accept something, someone
- favoring large changes
- to get something for a source
- the rights that all people are born with and can't be taken away.
16 Clues: an expert • a fake name • a representative • to start something new • favoring large changes • the ability to think clearly • to accept something, someone • to get something for a source • the study of knowledge, life, truth • priests, who carry out religious duties • the force of being pulled towards earth • being disloyal to a country by helping the enemy • ...
Enlightenment Choice Board 2022-03-18
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- His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe
- He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers.
- Influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism".
- Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights.
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- Was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher
- Abstention by governments from interfering in the workings of the free market.
- English philosopher, considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy.
- A European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition.
- A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
- Was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity.
10 Clues: Was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher • He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers. • Abstention by governments from interfering in the workings of the free market. • A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline. • His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe • ...
Buddhism beliefs and teachings 2021-03-06
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- = impermanence
- = There is means to bring suffering to an end
- = Largest branch of buddhism
- = third of the four sites
- = no fixed soul
- = Delays there enlightenment to help others
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- = nibanna
- = oldest branch of buddhsim
- = heaven in pure land
- = suffering has a cause
- = name of Buddha's mother
- = Buddha's teachings
- = life of self discipline and restraint
- = Buddha of pure land
14 Clues: = nibanna • = impermanence • = no fixed soul • = Buddha's teachings • = heaven in pure land • = Buddha of pure land • = suffering has a cause • = name of Buddha's mother • = third of the four sites • = oldest branch of buddhsim • = Largest branch of buddhism • = life of self discipline and restraint • = Delays there enlightenment to help others • ...
The 6 Belief Systems 2020-10-27
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- One's fate
- A holy book read in Arabic
- The Buddha
- religion with no God or Goddess
- The belief of not disrespecting one's parents
- The man that started Confucianism in China
- Popular belief system in China
- The ideal _____ will be lead by society
- The first monotheistic religion
- A Jewish holiday where you sacrifice food and repay for sins
- The followers of the Islamic religion
- A path to enlightenment (Buddhism)
- The Christan symbol
- The G_d of Judaism
- The highest enlightenment in Buddhism
- The man that rose from the dead
- Cofuscius believed all duties should be...
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- The creator god
- The charity pillar of Islam
- The prayer pillar of Islam
- The first 5 books in the Hebrew Bible
- A form of Christianity
- Eternal enlightenment after caste system
- The birth of Jesus
- The god of destruction
- The outcast of the caste system
- Being reborn to complete good deeds
- The guy that freed the Jews
- The time of fasting in Islam
- The men that spread the word after Jesus's death
30 Clues: One's fate • The Buddha • The creator god • The birth of Jesus • The G_d of Judaism • The Christan symbol • A form of Christianity • The god of destruction • The prayer pillar of Islam • A holy book read in Arabic • The charity pillar of Islam • The guy that freed the Jews • The time of fasting in Islam • Popular belief system in China • religion with no God or Goddess • ...
Leeya Goss Absolute Monarchs in Europe 2023-02-02
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- style of music during the enlightenment
- satirist and philosophe
- thinkers during the enlightenment
- style of music before the enlightenment
- big parties held by very wealthy people
- beccaria inspired this
- the first to use a telescope to study space
- america declaring their independence
- belief that everything revolves around the Earth
- created the law of gravity
- believed everyone has natural rights
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- fought for equal education
- the separation of power
- system where power is divided
- use reason and logic to solve problems
- empress of russia and patron of the arts
- believed in separtaion of powers
- people started using reasons and logic to solve problems and not traditions
- a king with absolute power
- wrote the declaration of independence
- belief that everything revolves around the sun
- to look at relogion through rationlism
- people started using science to prove things true
- the king would protect the people and the people would follow the king
- method that was made in the scientific revolution
- believed that the government was there for the people
26 Clues: beccaria inspired this • the separation of power • satirist and philosophe • fought for equal education • a king with absolute power • created the law of gravity • system where power is divided • believed in separtaion of powers • thinkers during the enlightenment • america declaring their independence • believed everyone has natural rights • wrote the declaration of independence • ...
Thought Revolution 2022-01-07
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- Austrian ruler that freed the serfs
- "I think, therefore I am"
- Natural Rights
- (2 words)a major change in European thought, starting in the mid 1500s in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and questioning of old beliefs
- (2 words) rulers which embraced some of the enlightenment ideals
- observed the solar system
- Scientific Method
- Separation of powers
- (2 Words) individuals give up certain rights to ensure a safe and secure society
- Russian Empress born as a German Princess
- style that was replaced by the Classical period of Music
- promoted women's education
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- French humorist supported freedom of thought and expression
- Heliocentric Theory
- series of books compiled by Denis Diderot to collect all knowledge.
- Laws of motion and gravitation
- large room in fronts of houses in which people met to discuss Enlightenment ideas
- 18th century movement in which thinkers attempted to apply principles of reason and the Scientific Method to all aspects of Society
- Individual Freedoms within the Social Contract
- Social contract
20 Clues: Natural Rights • Social contract • Scientific Method • Heliocentric Theory • Separation of powers • "I think, therefore I am" • observed the solar system • promoted women's education • Laws of motion and gravitation • Austrian ruler that freed the serfs • Russian Empress born as a German Princess • Individual Freedoms within the Social Contract • ...
U5 PROJECT:CROSSWORD 2023-01-16
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- Was the social group with the highest privileges
- A group resulted from interbreeding
- This was a m ain city of New Spain
- This american country that were influenced by the enlightenment
- This was a main city for mining
- Political and economic doctrine that defends freedom and eqality
- This means to resign a charge usually due to reasons beyon control
- Religuios and cultural movement organized by the catholic church
- This style arrived a century after the conquest
- In this country emerged the enlightenment
- This inquisition was introduced in New Spain by this group of peolple
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- This was a main city for trading
- Was a social ideological and political movement which came from france
- A movement integrated by the children of spaniards that were born in america
- A main activity for New Spain
- This was considerated as one of the leaders of the independence
- A city or an urban area regarded as the center of a specific activity
- This occured in 1821
- A main mineral for New Spain
- This was the most important from of property
20 Clues: This occured in 1821 • A main mineral for New Spain • A main activity for New Spain • This was a main city for mining • This was a main city for trading • This was a m ain city of New Spain • A group resulted from interbreeding • In this country emerged the enlightenment • This was the most important from of property • This style arrived a century after the conquest • ...
Buddhism Crossword 2023-11-27
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- Places in life that you are unsatisfied that is recognized as an unavoidable part of life.
- A flower highly related with Buddhism symbolizing purity and faithfulness.
- "Vehicle of the Thunderbolt",a division of Buddhism in Tebet.
- A very mature spiritual leader who can be either gender who can help one achieve nirvana.
- A sense of enlightenment after achieving complete nirvana. It is also another name for fig.
- "Way of Monks",a historic, traditional practice of Buddhism.
- A nickname for the founder of Buddhism and means "enlightened ones"
- The next Buddha to come who will teach enlightenment in the next age.
- Buddhas-to-be who are free from death and stay on earth to help others achieve nirvana.
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- The highest state of non suffering you can receive after achieving enlightenment.
- A man who practices Buddhism
- Someone who has achieved complete enlightenment and nirvana in Buddhism.
- "The Great Vehicle",an inclusive and diverse practice of Buddhism.
- The scriptural foundation of Buddhism commonly referred to as "three baskets"
- Four saying that are guaranteed in life such as life is painful and your own selfish desire causes suffering.
- A Zen Buddhist school in Japan that tries to free you of your desires
- Charity towards others which can include materials, generosity, or wisdom.
- Gautama A man who is considered the founder of Buddhism and is referred to as the Buddha.
18 Clues: A man who practices Buddhism • "Way of Monks",a historic, traditional practice of Buddhism. • "Vehicle of the Thunderbolt",a division of Buddhism in Tebet. • "The Great Vehicle",an inclusive and diverse practice of Buddhism. • A nickname for the founder of Buddhism and means "enlightened ones" • ...
Religious terms 2017-05-17
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- emptiness and voidness
- connected with God
- a major religion of South Asia
- enlightenment
- concerned with the human spirit
- rebirth of a soul
- lack of belief
- appears at the beginning of the holy scripture
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- departure from the Hindu belief
- founder of the spiritual head of svetamber terapanth
- holy name of God
- ancient Indic language
- state of being enlightened
- religion of the Buddha
- historically known as a hollow
- study with a living master
16 Clues: enlightenment • lack of belief • holy name of God • rebirth of a soul • connected with God • emptiness and voidness • ancient Indic language • religion of the Buddha • state of being enlightened • study with a living master • a major religion of South Asia • historically known as a hollow • departure from the Hindu belief • concerned with the human spirit • ...
THE ENLIGHTENMENT 2021-03-01
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- CLASSICAL MUSIC STRING QUARTET AND SYMPHONIES
- ROBINSON CARUSO
- IF THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT PROTECT OUR RIGHTS WE SHOULD OVERTHROW THEM
- THREE BRANCHES WITH CHECKS AND BALANCES
- RIGHTS THAT CAN NOT BE TAKEN LIFE LIBERTY THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
- GOVERNMENT REGULATING WHAT WE CAN SAY OR READ
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- FOUGHT FOR WOMENS RIGHTS
- ART THAT MOVED AWAY FROM RELIGION LIGHTER STYLE
- WE GIVE UP OUR POWER TO THE GOVERNMENT TO RULE US
- COLLECTION OF ENLIGHTENMENT IDEAS CALLED ENCYCLOPEDIAS
- STARTED SALONS WHERE PEOPLE DISCUSSED IDEAS OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT
- I DISAGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAY BUT DEFEND YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT
- FIRST TO COIN THE PHRASE THE ENLIGHTENMENT
- I PUT MY FAITH IN THE PEOPLE TO MAKE DECISIONS AND ELECT OFFICIALS
- ECONOMIST BELIEVED IN LAISSEZ FAIRE
15 Clues: ROBINSON CARUSO • FOUGHT FOR WOMENS RIGHTS • ECONOMIST BELIEVED IN LAISSEZ FAIRE • THREE BRANCHES WITH CHECKS AND BALANCES • FIRST TO COIN THE PHRASE THE ENLIGHTENMENT • CLASSICAL MUSIC STRING QUARTET AND SYMPHONIES • GOVERNMENT REGULATING WHAT WE CAN SAY OR READ • ART THAT MOVED AWAY FROM RELIGION LIGHTER STYLE • WE GIVE UP OUR POWER TO THE GOVERNMENT TO RULE US • ...
Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2024-10-04
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- A philosophical belief in a rational and non-interventionist Creator who set the universe in motion but does not interfere with human affairs.
- An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
- A French philosopher known for his ideas on the social contract and the concept of the general will.
- A French philosopher known for his work "The Spirit of the Laws," which examined types of government and the importance of separation of powers.
- An intellectual during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason, freedom, and progress.
- The period from the late 16th to the 18th century marked by significant advances in scientific thought and methodology.
- The astronomical concept that places Earth at the center of the universe, with the sun and stars orbiting around it.
- An artistic style characterized by dramatic expression, grandeur, and bold ornamentation, prominent during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.
- An English advocate for women's rights and author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," arguing for women's education and equality.
- A movement in the arts and architecture characterized by a return to classical forms and ideals, emphasizing simplicity and symmetry.
- A philosophical approach that emphasizes reason as the chief source and test of knowledge.
- Theories that describe the origin of society and the legitimacy of authority based on an agreement among individuals to form a society.
- An English mathematician and physicist who described the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundations for classical mechanics.
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- A form of absolute monarchy in which rulers embraced Enlightenment ideas, implementing reforms while maintaining their absolute power.
- A systematic approach to inquiry and experimentation used to gather evidence, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
- A French writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, religious tolerance, and separation of church and state.
- An English philosopher known for his ideas about natural rights, government by consent, and the social contract.
- An Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician known for supporting heliocentric theory and advocating for the scientific method.
- Empress of Russia who sought to reform Russian society along Enlightenment lines, implementing policies to modernize Russia.
- The theory that posits the Sun is at the center of the universe and that Earth and other planets revolve around it.
- Social gatherings in private homes during the Enlightenment where intellectuals discussed ideas and engaged in debates.
21 Clues: An intellectual during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason, freedom, and progress. • A philosophical approach that emphasizes reason as the chief source and test of knowledge. • A French philosopher known for his ideas on the social contract and the concept of the general will. • ...
Enlightenment Vocab 2022-03-09
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- Who was an American philosophe?
- Which philosipher valued the freedom to express one's opinion the most?
- who was one of the greatest scientist of all time during the enlightenment
- Where did Locke believe a good government got its power from?
- Which groups of people played the greatest role in the Enlightenment?
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- Who's ideas were included in the Declaration of Independence that echo the beliefs of John Locke?
- Who was the author of The Persian Letters a secret?
- What Enlightenment ideas were included in the U.S. Constitution?
- who saw humans as cruel, greedy, and selfish?
- What part of the world did the Enlightenment begin?
- what had the most influence on people before the enlightment occured?
11 Clues: Who was an American philosophe? • who saw humans as cruel, greedy, and selfish? • Who was the author of The Persian Letters a secret? • What part of the world did the Enlightenment begin? • Where did Locke believe a good government got its power from? • What Enlightenment ideas were included in the U.S. Constitution? • ...
Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and Revolutions 2017-02-06
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- As the Renaissance and Enlightenment went on, these people began to demand more equality
- Edward Jenner found a vaccine for this deadly disease
- Believes that people are reasonable and therefore choose their government
- Site of the Enlightenment
- Life, liberty, and property
- The man responsible for the Reign of Terror
- Theory that says the sun is the middle of the universe
- A hands off approach to the economy, government should not get involved
- "Power is a check to power" The man that believed in separation of power
- A period of history in the 1700's when men debated about how to make humanity better
- Criminal Justice, no cruel and unusual punishment
- Father of modern economic thought and capitalism
- King of France during the Revolution
- There was three of these in France; Clergy, Nobility, and Commoners
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- Man that kicked off the Scientific Revolution with his idea about the universe
- The name given to the thinkers of the Enlightenment
- Studied and confirmed Copernicus' idea, later was put on house arrest
- Someone who looks for political change as society changes
- King Louie XIV was this type of monarch
- Politically they do not like change
- The type of monarchy England had starting in the 1600's
- His ideas are found in the 1st amendment, i.e. free speech and religion
- Private citizens invest money to make a profit
- Ideas that are considered politically extreme
- The raid of this building marks the beginning of the French Revolution
25 Clues: Site of the Enlightenment • Life, liberty, and property • Politically they do not like change • King of France during the Revolution • King Louie XIV was this type of monarch • The man responsible for the Reign of Terror • Ideas that are considered politically extreme • Private citizens invest money to make a profit • Father of modern economic thought and capitalism • ...
Unit 5- Revolutions Vocabulary Crossword 2024-05-24
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- New belief system which didn’t deny the existence of God, but rather, believed that God had created everything on Earth and then left it alone
- Philosophy and way of government based on abolishing classes and private property
- First women’s rights convention
- Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen
- Enlightenment philosophy that focused on the basic rights of every individual
- Enlightenment feminist; leader in women’s suffrage, Seneca Falls Convention
- Leader of the Haitian revolution following the capture of Toussaint L’Ouverture
- Seized power in the October Revolution; communist party in the Soviet Union
- Proposed a laissez-faire economics
- First modern nationalist movement in Asia
- Enlightenment philosophy that focused on the relationship between government and its citizens
- Group of people who explored and wrote about social, political, and economical theories
- War between Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire
- Founder of utopian socialism
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- Vindication of the Rights of Woman
- Haitian general and prominent leader during the Haitian Revolution
- Movement for the rights of women equal to rights of man
- French philosopher appreciated for civil rights and constitutional monarchy
- French emperor and military commander; reverted reforms
- Believed that a population had a general will and the sovereign power had an obligation to follow that will
- Revolutionary socialist; wrote the Communist Manifesto
- Philosophy based on collective ownership of businesses; government ownership and regulation
- Military and political leader; helped many Latin American colonies gain independence
- Leviathan
- Enlightenment philosopher; argued for natural rights of life, liberty, and property, inspired the Declaration of Independence
25 Clues: Leviathan • Founder of utopian socialism • First women’s rights convention • Vindication of the Rights of Woman • Proposed a laissez-faire economics • First modern nationalist movement in Asia • War between Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire • Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen • Revolutionary socialist; wrote the Communist Manifesto • ...
Beginnings of Buddhism Crossword 2020-11-18
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- the religion and teachings of Buddha
- India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism
- to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness
- what Siddhartha Gautama was before he became the Buddha
- lasting peace by giving up selfish desires
- Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____.
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- a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others
- the enlightened one
- a temple occupied by monks to meditate, learn and teach Buddhism
- Buddhists must follow the ______ path to find enlightenment
- Missionaries and ________ spread Buddhism through many countries throughout Asia
- what you must give up to achieve enlightenment
12 Clues: the enlightened one • the religion and teachings of Buddha • lasting peace by giving up selfish desires • Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____. • a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others • what you must give up to achieve enlightenment • India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism • to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness • ...
Beginnings of Buddhism Crossword 2020-11-18
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- the religion and teachings of Buddha
- India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism
- to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness
- what Siddhartha Gautama was before he became the Buddha
- lasting peace by giving up selfish desires
- Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____.
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- a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others
- the enlightened one
- a temple occupied by monks to meditate, learn and teach Buddhism
- Buddhists must follow the ______ path to find enlightenment
- Missionaries and ________ spread Buddhism through many countries throughout Asia
- what you must give up to achieve enlightenment
12 Clues: the enlightened one • the religion and teachings of Buddha • lasting peace by giving up selfish desires • Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____. • a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others • what you must give up to achieve enlightenment • India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism • to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness • ...
ENLIGHTENMENT CROSSWORD 2021-01-07
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- a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
- French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland
- contract, an agreement that results in the organization of society
- French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
- the system or form by which a community is ruled
- Revolution, the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783
- of speech, right guaranteed by the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution
- a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
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- English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
- English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
- English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
- Revolution, the revolution against James II
- the largest or most massive thing of its kind
- the Great, empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796)
- French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)
- Revolution, the revolution in France against the Bourbons; 1789-1799
- Locke, English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
17 Clues: Revolution, the revolution against James II • a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right • the largest or most massive thing of its kind • the system or form by which a community is ruled • French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland • contract, an agreement that results in the organization of society • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-06-02
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- series of books published by Le Rond and Diderot to make information more accessible to common people
- Intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the 18th century
- nation led by Frederick II
- country that was the premier place for freedom of the press in the 18th century
- championed prison reforms
- wrote Candide, a famous satire
- belief in a 'watchmaker' God
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- French philosophers, writers and critics who pushed for institutional reforms
- Philosopher who argued that all humans began life with a 'tabula rasa'
- where you could find intellectuals gathered
- stated that only the people should be sovereign
- wrote Wealth of Nations
- kingdom that was partitioned or split up by its neighboring rivals
- nation led by Catherine the Great
- nation led by Joseph II
- designed the Panopticon
16 Clues: wrote Wealth of Nations • nation led by Joseph II • designed the Panopticon • championed prison reforms • nation led by Frederick II • belief in a 'watchmaker' God • wrote Candide, a famous satire • nation led by Catherine the Great • where you could find intellectuals gathered • stated that only the people should be sovereign • ...
Enlightenment & Absolutism 2022-01-07
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- the legislative branch of the British Government
- Russian word for ruler or emperor
- Promoted "consent of the governed" governments exist through citizens and should serve them
- A leader with absolute power
- The political idea and practice of one leader with unlimited power and authority
- the idea that God has given an individual the ability to rule, similar to the mandate of heaven
- an idea of an agreement by members of society to cooperate for benefits; agree to give up some rights in exchange for protection from the state
- enlightenment philosophe with the idea a social contract and "general will"
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- Promoted Divine Right and Absolutism
- supporter of King Charles I in English Civil War
- "Let it be" attitude toward economics where governement doesn't interfere with the market
- King of France that supported absolutism; said "I am the State"
- Wrote the Wealth of Nations, promoted Capitalism
- Life, Liberty, Property
- supporter of parliament in English Civil War
- philosophe with the idea for Separation of Powers
16 Clues: Life, Liberty, Property • A leader with absolute power • Russian word for ruler or emperor • Promoted Divine Right and Absolutism • supporter of parliament in English Civil War • supporter of King Charles I in English Civil War • the legislative branch of the British Government • Wrote the Wealth of Nations, promoted Capitalism • ...
The Enlightenment 2023-09-11
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- created the 28 volume Encyclopedia
- rules discoverable by reason
- believed in freely elected governments
- required gov't regulation for businesses
- rights to life, liberty and property
- proposed equal education for boys and girls
- his books were outlawed and burned
- French word for philosopher
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- studied governments throughout history
- agreement to give up personal freedom
- businesses operate with little gov't rules
- wrote Leviathan
- first to use the word enlightenment
- focused on economic reforms
- advocated for a free market
- believed the people have a right to overthrow gov't
16 Clues: wrote Leviathan • focused on economic reforms • advocated for a free market • French word for philosopher • rules discoverable by reason • created the 28 volume Encyclopedia • his books were outlawed and burned • first to use the word enlightenment • rights to life, liberty and property • agreement to give up personal freedom • studied governments throughout history • ...
Beginnings of Buddhism Crossword 2020-11-18
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- the religion and teachings of Buddha
- India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism
- to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness
- what Siddhartha Gautama was before he became the Buddha
- lasting peace by giving up selfish desires
- Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____.
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- a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others
- the enlightened one
- a temple occupied by monks to meditate, learn and teach Buddhism
- Buddhists must follow the ______ path to find enlightenment
- Missionaries and ________ spread Buddhism through many countries throughout Asia
- what you must give up to achieve enlightenment
12 Clues: the enlightened one • the religion and teachings of Buddha • lasting peace by giving up selfish desires • Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____. • a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others • what you must give up to achieve enlightenment • India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism • to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness • ...
English Enlightenment 2025-12-08
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- – Franklin’s famous invention for protecting buildings.
- – Philosopher whose ideas about natural rights influenced America’s founders.
- – Jefferson’s Virginia home.
- – Enlightenment thinkers believed society should be guided by this.
- – A gathering place where Enlightenment ideas were discussed.
- – Eyeglasses invented by Franklin.
- – French Enlightenment writer who championed free speech.
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- – Key word from his famous declaration: “Give me ___ or give me death!”
- – Controversial 1807 act passed during Jefferson’s presidency.
- – Type of publication Franklin produced under the name "Poor Richard."
- – Patrick Henry was known as an exceptional one.
- – Document Jefferson drafted in 1776.
12 Clues: – Jefferson’s Virginia home. • – Eyeglasses invented by Franklin. • – Document Jefferson drafted in 1776. • – Patrick Henry was known as an exceptional one. • – Franklin’s famous invention for protecting buildings. • – French Enlightenment writer who championed free speech. • – A gathering place where Enlightenment ideas were discussed. • ...
Enlightenment Activity 2021-04-22
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- Edited the Encyclopedia
- Who was an American philosophe?
- Event that influenced Hobbes
- This was used to criticized the government
- a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer
- Gathering of the social, political, and cultural elite in France during the Enlightenment.
- Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"
- Wrote Candide
- the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.
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- He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers
- City that was the center of intellectual activity during the Enlightenment
- Belief that the truth can be determined solely by logical thinking
- Father of Liberalism
- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
- not dependent on the laws, customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or government.
15 Clues: Wrote Candide • Father of Liberalism • Edited the Encyclopedia • Event that influenced Hobbes • Who was an American philosophe? • This was used to criticized the government • a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer • Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" • the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened. • ...
Revolutions Quiz Review!! 2020-09-18
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- 97% of the French population, mostly peasants
- military tactic used by Russians to defeat Napoleon
- execution of choice during the Reign of Terror
- radical phase of French Revolution marked by many executions
- enlightenment thinker- freedom of speech is the only way to fight oppression
- king of France during French Revolution
- set of military & legal obligations that shaped society and the social hierarchy
- enlightenment thinker- people are naturally selfish, greedy, and cruel
- prohibited American colonists from moving West of the Appalachian Mtns
- a European intellectual movement of the late 17th - 18th century emphasizing reason and individualism
- third estate created this body to establish a new constitution and government of France
- wealthy minority of the third estate (middle class)
- alliance between Britain, Prussia, Austria, Sweden, and Russia to stop Napoleon
- event that marks the beginning of French Revolution
- refusal to buy a certain good in protest
- act that forced American colonists to house British soldiers
- conference held in Austria 1815 to create a long-term goal for peace in Europe
- act that placed a tax on sugar and molasses
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- a sudden overthrow of government
- signed and adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
- leader of the Jacobin party
- the nobility in France
- high-level Catholic Church officials in France
- colonist who challenged British authority and sought independence
- tea protest event
- enlightenment thinker- all people are born with natural rights
- colonist who remained loyal to the British Monarchy
27 Clues: tea protest event • the nobility in France • leader of the Jacobin party • a sudden overthrow of government • king of France during French Revolution • refusal to buy a certain good in protest • act that placed a tax on sugar and molasses • 97% of the French population, mostly peasants • execution of choice during the Reign of Terror • ...
Enlightenment- Panopio 2021-03-02
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- said we need an autocratic ruler
- women's rights activist
- meeting places for exchanging ideas
- the government shouldn't regulate the economy
- author known for writing "Robinson Crusoe"
- the government restricts what people can/can't do
- wrote encyclopedias to spread new ideas
- rights that the government can't take away- life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness
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- said the government should protect people's rights;if it doesn't the people should revolt
- said governments should have 3 branches with checks & balances
- said all people should have freedom of speech
- a classical composer and child prodigy
- supported laissez faire economic policies
- came up with the term "Enlightenment"
- a light and airy style of art known for gold embellishments
- came up with republic form of government
16 Clues: women's rights activist • said we need an autocratic ruler • meeting places for exchanging ideas • came up with the term "Enlightenment" • a classical composer and child prodigy • wrote encyclopedias to spread new ideas • came up with republic form of government • supported laissez faire economic policies • author known for writing "Robinson Crusoe" • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-11
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- A member that is violence during the french revolution.
- Something that is special in a place so it's hidden.
- King/queen that rule over a country.
- To a system and exchange land or loyalty.
- Somebody that support the king/queen
- Something that takes away freedom.
- To force somebody to live somewhere as a punishment.
- Region or an area that is similar to a State.
- Revival from a Ancient Greek or Roman art.
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- To remove something that looks offensive, or inappropriate.
- To harm.
- A ceremony where somebody become a queen/king.
- A person who betray somebody.
- A male that rules over a small territory.
- A metal ball that resemble a cluster of grape and it's shot from a cannon.
- A quality being in deep religious.
16 Clues: To harm. • A person who betray somebody. • Something that takes away freedom. • A quality being in deep religious. • King/queen that rule over a country. • Somebody that support the king/queen • A male that rules over a small territory. • To a system and exchange land or loyalty. • Revival from a Ancient Greek or Roman art. • Region or an area that is similar to a State. • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- to accept different things
- the original branch of the english government that makes laws
- an expert in a specific area
- someone who only sees the bad thing in everything they do
- something that everyone is born with that cant be taken away by the government
- a government where one person illegally takes all the power by ruling in a harsh way
- to make something clear
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- someone who represents something
- a disease that has spread to too many people in an area
- the ability of your brain to think and understand stuff
- a force that pulls objects towards earth
- the betrayal or disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy
- favoring big changes
- the love of wisdom
- an advanced type of math that is mainly learnt in college
- a fake name
16 Clues: a fake name • the love of wisdom • favoring big changes • to make something clear • to accept different things • an expert in a specific area • someone who represents something • a force that pulls objects towards earth • a disease that has spread to too many people in an area • the ability of your brain to think and understand stuff • ...
Buddhism 2022-05-01
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- The fourth largest religion of the world.
- Buddhists' diets.
- The most common branch of buddhism, found in China.
- The wheel representing the eightfold path.
- Siddhartha Gautama's title.
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- Something that is said to be inevitable.
- Reaching complete enlightenment.
- The act of living life over and over until enlightenment is reached.
- A type of flower symbolizing the journey to enlightenment.
- The second-most practiced branch, found in Southeast Asia.
- This symbol was symbolic of footprints before being used by the Nazis during and before World War II, and originated from Hinduism.
- The lack of belief in a god.
- The beilief that every action has a consequence.
13 Clues: Buddhists' diets. • Siddhartha Gautama's title. • The lack of belief in a god. • Reaching complete enlightenment. • Something that is said to be inevitable. • The fourth largest religion of the world. • The wheel representing the eightfold path. • The beilief that every action has a consequence. • The most common branch of buddhism, found in China. • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-05
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- influencer to the people during the American Revolution
- influencer to the people during the French Revolution
- kind during the French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793
- movement between 1650-1800 called the "Age of Reason"
- colonies dumped the British's tea in the ocean
- act taxing the colonies on paper, paint, lead, glass, tea
- main causes leading up to this were ideas of the enlightenment, colonial events, taxation without representation
- prison raided on July 14, 1789 giving an OK to violence and mayhem
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- document signed on July 4, 1776 marking the formal separation of the colonies
- Queen during French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793
- enlightenment ideas made people question this logic and think about the idea of self-rule
- main causes leading up to this were ideas of enlightenment, economic depression, government in debt
12 Clues: colonies dumped the British's tea in the ocean • influencer to the people during the French Revolution • movement between 1650-1800 called the "Age of Reason" • influencer to the people during the American Revolution • act taxing the colonies on paper, paint, lead, glass, tea • Queen during French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793 • ...
Buddhism Crossword 2022-11-29
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- Budda’s to be and free from the wheel
- The tree Buddha sat under
- Buddhist heaven
- A spiritual leader
- Seated meditation
- A person who has reached enlightenment
- The name given to a Great Being
- Gift, gift-giving, and generosity
- Founder of Buddhism
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- A older Zen teacher that has attained a superior understanding of Dharma
- Meditation sect in Budda
- "Three baskets"
- Oldest of the three branches
- Craving, selfish desire
- Symbolize purity of speech, of the body, and of the mind
- Infinite light
- Sudden enlightenment
17 Clues: Infinite light • "Three baskets" • Buddhist heaven • Seated meditation • A spiritual leader • Founder of Buddhism • Sudden enlightenment • Craving, selfish desire • Meditation sect in Budda • The tree Buddha sat under • Oldest of the three branches • The name given to a Great Being • Gift, gift-giving, and generosity • Budda’s to be and free from the wheel • ...
Beginnings of Buddhism Crossword 2020-11-18
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- the religion and teachings of Buddha
- India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism
- to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness
- what Siddhartha Gautama was before he became the Buddha
- lasting peace by giving up selfish desires
- Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____.
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- a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others
- the enlightened one
- a temple occupied by monks to meditate, learn and teach Buddhism
- Buddhists must follow the ______ path to find enlightenment
- Missionaries and ________ spread Buddhism through many countries throughout Asia
- what you must give up to achieve enlightenment
12 Clues: the enlightened one • the religion and teachings of Buddha • lasting peace by giving up selfish desires • Enlightenment ends selfish desires and _____. • a person who spreads his/her beliefs to others • what you must give up to achieve enlightenment • India, China, Tibet and _____ still follow Buddhism • to focus the mind inward to find spiritual awareness • ...
Ancient India 2022-01-28
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- The Main Religion of Ancient India
- Merchant Class
- Buddha’s Name Before Enlightenment
- The god who was believed to have created the earth.
- The state of having knowledge or understanding
- The Belief of Rebirth
- A Religion Founded By Buddha
- Untouchable Clas
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- The Founder of Buddhism
- The Warrior Class
- The Priest Class
- The Total of Someone's Good and Bad Actions
- Common Class
- The ancient language of india
- A state of
- A Class Given At Birth
16 Clues: A state of • Common Class • Merchant Class • The Priest Class • Untouchable Clas • The Warrior Class • The Belief of Rebirth • A Class Given At Birth • The Founder of Buddhism • A Religion Founded By Buddha • The ancient language of india • The Main Religion of Ancient India • Buddha’s Name Before Enlightenment • The Total of Someone's Good and Bad Actions • ...
Enlightenment Period 2023-10-26
11 Clues: mary____ • john_____ • ____smith • thomas_____ • ____jacques-rousseau • enlightenment thinker • learner of philosophy • the third natural right • the second natural right • a period of new thinking • the first of the 3 natural rights
Sydney Solnosky- chapter 6 sections 1/2 2020-12-07
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- a person that learns philosophy
- french judge
- "father of liberalism"
- genevan philosopher
- advocate of women's rights
- sun is center
- agreement to cooperate for social benefits
- has his own set of laws
- the state of being enlightened
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- a french enlightenment writer
- earth is center
- "father of modern physics"
- specific steps to prove a theory
- series of events that led to modern science
14 Clues: french judge • sun is center • earth is center • genevan philosopher • "father of liberalism" • has his own set of laws • "father of modern physics" • advocate of women's rights • a french enlightenment writer • the state of being enlightened • a person that learns philosophy • specific steps to prove a theory • agreement to cooperate for social benefits • ...
Buddhism Revision 2021-09-01
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- First eightfold element
- Rebirth of the deceased in another form
- Path to nirvana
- Gained knowledge once reached enlightenment
- Goal of the Buddhist path
- The awakened knowledge of Buddha
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- Fourth noble truth
- Second noble truth
- Third noble truth
- An individual’s actions determine their fate
- Second eightfold element
- Third eightfold element
- First noble truth
13 Clues: Path to nirvana • Third noble truth • First noble truth • Fourth noble truth • Second noble truth • First eightfold element • Third eightfold element • Second eightfold element • Goal of the Buddhist path • The awakened knowledge of Buddha • Rebirth of the deceased in another form • Gained knowledge once reached enlightenment • An individual’s actions determine their fate
Revolution and Enlightenment 2021-10-04
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- happened in 1787-1799
- battle that officially started the american revolution
- 3rd estate
- social contract
- "Age of Reasoning"
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- happened 1765-1791
- same time period as Enlightenment
- signed July 4,1776
- official statements over something believed to be wrong
- where King Louis lived
- life, liberty, and property
- author of the declaration of Independence
- when a king or queen is incharge
- Marie's nickname
- prison that was raided on July 14,1789
15 Clues: 3rd estate • social contract • Marie's nickname • happened 1765-1791 • signed July 4,1776 • "Age of Reasoning" • happened in 1787-1799 • where King Louis lived • life, liberty, and property • when a king or queen is incharge • same time period as Enlightenment • prison that was raided on July 14,1789 • author of the declaration of Independence • ...
World History A Final Review 2025-12-09
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- The theory of planets revolving around the sun.
- This enlightenment thinker believed that the government should protect the rights of the citizens.
- this empire allowed for the blending of Indian and Muslim cultures
- During the industrial revolution these places were overcrowded and dirty.
- These thinkers pursued philosophy, politics, scientific reason, and rationality.
- Latin American revolutions wanted freedom from this kind of rule.
- This population played a key role in the Mexican revolution.
- The Industrial Revolution showed this continent as an economic powerhouse.
- Enlightenment thinkers believed that these laws could explain human behavior.
- A result of the Mexican Revolution was the creation of a strong central ______________.
- The trading passage between eastern asia and Europe.
- Where European sailors were initially trying to reach during the age of exploration
- This country focused internally on making their country rich and powerful, not caring about the outside world.
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- Enlightenment thinkers believed that the government should protects peoples _____________.
- Essentially paying your way into heaven.
- A government using its economy to expand political power.
- The Aztecs and Incas excelled at this aspect of daily life which allowed them to prosper. ( hint: food)
- Wanting to see your country be strong and glorious is an example of this “ism”
- This revolution was led by current and former slaves.
- What crop increased the Atlantic Slave Trade in the 1500’s?
- This military branch in England aided in their advantage in the industrial revolution.
- Having a strong sense of devotion and love to your country.
- This age pushed people to question society and helped pushed society to explore.
23 Clues: Essentially paying your way into heaven. • The theory of planets revolving around the sun. • The trading passage between eastern asia and Europe. • This revolution was led by current and former slaves. • A government using its economy to expand political power. • What crop increased the Atlantic Slave Trade in the 1500’s? • ...
Elightenment 2022-07-15
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- Fundamental, basic rights (2 words)
- Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights.
- The Enlightenment period is also known as the Age of __.
- The Enlightenment was a period of time when people developed new ideas about their basic __.
- If there was no government, people would live in a state of __.
- The right to __ is granted by the Constitution.
- Natural rights include life, ___, and property.
- Republicanism is the idea that a country's leaders should be chosen in an __.
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- Many Enlightenment ideas were based on __ and reason.
- Citizen agree to be ruled by a government, and they have the right to replace that government if the government doesn't protect their rights. (4 words)
- People give up freedom in exchange for protection (2 words)
- Citizens have a right to __ if the government fails to honor their part of a social contract.
12 Clues: Fundamental, basic rights (2 words) • The right to __ is granted by the Constitution. • Natural rights include life, ___, and property. • Many Enlightenment ideas were based on __ and reason. • Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights. • The Enlightenment period is also known as the Age of __. • People give up freedom in exchange for protection (2 words) • ...
Elightenment 2022-07-15
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- People give up freedom in exchange for protection (2 words)
- Republicanism is the idea that a country's leaders should be chosen in an __.
- Fundamental, basic rights (2 words)
- The right to __ is granted by the Constitution.
- Citizens have a right to __ if the government fails to honor their part of a social contract.
- Many Enlightenment ideas were based on __ and reason.
- Natural rights include life, ___, and property.
- Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights.
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- If there was no government, people would live in a state of __.
- Citizen agree to be ruled by a government, and they have the right to replace that government if the government doesn't protect their rights. (4 words)
- The Enlightenment was a period of time when people developed new ideas about their basic __.
- The Enlightenment period is also known as the Age of __.
12 Clues: Fundamental, basic rights (2 words) • The right to __ is granted by the Constitution. • Natural rights include life, ___, and property. • Many Enlightenment ideas were based on __ and reason. • Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights. • The Enlightenment period is also known as the Age of __. • People give up freedom in exchange for protection (2 words) • ...
Mm 2023-10-16
Buddhism and Hinduism Lauren Fischer & Aleah Aldrich 2017-08-22
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- symbolic hand position
- "release" or "liberation" of the soul from reincarnation and its union with the Divine, the goal of Hinduism
- A gladdening of the mind and body. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- Physical and mental calm. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world
- A spiritual path that avoids extremes of self-mortification and self-indulgence, as discovered and taught by the Buddha
- One who is undertaking the spiritual path of awakening; a meditator
- The physical and mental energy needed for diligent mindfulness practice; the strong, courageous heart of energy. One of the five spiritual faculties; one of the seven factors of enlightenment
- Action based on kindness, respect, truthfulness, timeliness and wisdom
- Extinction of the fires of attachment, hatred and delusion that cause suffering; liberation from cyclic existence
- awakening
- The auspicious power of wholesome action that brings positive karmic results
- an object or physical characteristic used as an identifying symbol
- symbol of creativity and fertility in the form of the male sexual organ
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- the total actions in a person's life that determine the next state of existence
- Mental or physical formation
- a heavy club used as a weapon and a symbol of authority; attribute of Vishnu
- Enlightenment,awakening
- round disk thrown as a weapon in ancient India; attribute of Vishnu
- the rules and regulations governing the conduct of Buddhist monks and nuns
- to walk around (something) in a complete circle, as a ritual of respect
- to be born again as another form of life or into another class of human society
- law; religious or moral duty
- worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the worship of Shiva
- The pattern of conditioned habits that we mistake for a sense of self
- serpent
- the spouse of a deity
- "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple.
- The ancient language of the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism
29 Clues: serpent • awakening • the spouse of a deity • symbolic hand position • Enlightenment,awakening • Mental or physical formation • law; religious or moral duty • "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple. • "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world • worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the worship of Shiva • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-05
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- influencer to the people during the American Revolution
- influencer to the people during the French Revolution
- kind during the French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793
- movement between 1650-1800 called the "Age of Reason"
- colonies dumped the British's tea in the ocean
- act taxing the colonies on paper, paint, lead, glass, tea
- main causes leading up to this were ideas of the enlightenment, colonial events, taxation without representation
- prison raided on July 14, 1789 giving an OK to violence and mayhem
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- document signed on July 4, 1776 marking the formal separation of the colonies
- Queen during French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793
- enlightenment ideas made people question this logic and think about the idea of self-rule
- main causes leading up to this were ideas of enlightenment, economic depression, government in debt
12 Clues: colonies dumped the British's tea in the ocean • influencer to the people during the French Revolution • movement between 1650-1800 called the "Age of Reason" • influencer to the people during the American Revolution • act taxing the colonies on paper, paint, lead, glass, tea • Queen during French Revolution was executed by quillotine in 1793 • ...
AP World 2023-05-14
20 Clues: sea • hot • land • shia • khan • marx • great • akbar • turks • smith • silver • second • europe • bubonic • coerced • machine • americas • colonies • revolutions • reformation
A 2025-09-11
20 Clues: see • fix • help • send • food • slow • area • ease • nice • error • crazy • imply • dream • owned • enlist • oldlike • surround • offender • selfrespect • enlightenment
Buddhism and Hinduism Lauren Fischer & Aleah Aldrich 2017-08-22
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- symbolic hand position
- "release" or "liberation" of the soul from reincarnation and its union with the Divine, the goal of Hinduism
- A gladdening of the mind and body. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- Physical and mental calm. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world
- A spiritual path that avoids extremes of self-mortification and self-indulgence, as discovered and taught by the Buddha
- One who is undertaking the spiritual path of awakening; a meditator
- The physical and mental energy needed for diligent mindfulness practice; the strong, courageous heart of energy. One of the five spiritual faculties; one of the seven factors of enlightenment
- Action based on kindness, respect, truthfulness, timeliness and wisdom
- Extinction of the fires of attachment, hatred and delusion that cause suffering; liberation from cyclic existence
- awakening
- The auspicious power of wholesome action that brings positive karmic results
- an object or physical characteristic used as an identifying symbol
- symbol of creativity and fertility in the form of the male sexual organ
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- the total actions in a person's life that determine the next state of existence
- Mental or physical formation
- a heavy club used as a weapon and a symbol of authority; attribute of Vishnu
- Enlightenment,awakening
- round disk thrown as a weapon in ancient India; attribute of Vishnu
- the rules and regulations governing the conduct of Buddhist monks and nuns
- to walk around (something) in a complete circle, as a ritual of respect
- to be born again as another form of life or into another class of human society
- law; religious or moral duty
- worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the worship of Shiva
- The pattern of conditioned habits that we mistake for a sense of self
- serpent
- the spouse of a deity
- "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple.
- The ancient language of the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism
29 Clues: serpent • awakening • the spouse of a deity • symbolic hand position • Enlightenment,awakening • Mental or physical formation • law; religious or moral duty • "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple. • "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world • worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the worship of Shiva • ...
Hinduism and Buddhism- Cheyenne P. 2017-08-22
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- Impermanent, one of the three characteristics of existence. Buddhist teachings emphasize that all conditioned mental and physical phenomena are impermanent – nothing lasts, nothing stays the same.
- symbol of creativity and fertility in the form
- Mental or physical formation
- Suffering; of pain, both mental and physical, of change, and endemic to cyclic existance; the first Noble Truth that acknowledges the reality of suffering
- Interest and inquiry into experience. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- the passing of the soul at death into another
- Mindfulness of breathing
- origination The doctrine that all mental and physical phenomena arise and pass away depending on causes and conditions
- a three-pronged spear; attribute of Shiva
- The practice of giving; generosity. Dana is the first of the ten paramis, or qualities to be perfected in order to become a Buddha
- of Shiva
- serpent
- Careful attention to mental and physical processes; a key ingredient of meditation; one of the five spiritual faculties; one of the seven factors of enlightenment; an aspect of the Noble Eightfold Path
- animal mount of a deity which identifies the god or goddess
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- A Buddhist monk
- "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world
- A gladdening of the mind and body. One of the seven factors of enlightenment
- to be born again as another form of life or into another class of human society
- worshiper of Shakti, the Goddess
- appearance of a deity in another form
- Fully awakened one; specifically the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, who lived and taught in India 2,500 years ago; one of the three jewels of refuge
- Awakening
- the spouse of a deity
- symbolic hand position
- the breath of life; the vital breath or spirit
- an object or physical characteristic used as
- law; religious or moral duty
- worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the
- Enlightenment, awakening
- The pattern of conditioned habits that we mistake for a sense of self
30 Clues: serpent • of Shiva • Awakening • A Buddhist monk • the spouse of a deity • symbolic hand position • Mindfulness of breathing • Enlightenment, awakening • Mental or physical formation • law; religious or moral duty • worshiper of Shakti, the Goddess • appearance of a deity in another form • a three-pronged spear; attribute of Shiva • worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the • ...
Enlightenment Vocabulary Crossword 2013-11-11
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- English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems.
- was holy Roman emperor from 1765-1790 and ruler of the Hapsburg lands from 1780-1790. he was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I and was the brother of Marie Antoinette.
- a young man who was strongly influenced by the enlightenment.
- Agreement among members of society.
- author of the declaration of independence and spokesman for democracy and the rights of men.
- wrote the book "Two treaties of government" which was published in 1690, a year after the glorious revolution.
- an intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th century
- king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, was nicknamed as Der Alte Fritz.
- a style of art, especially architecture and decorative art that originated in France in the early 18th century.
- one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects.
- relating to a grand, elate style that characterized European painting, music, and architecture.
- was a brilliant 18th century french historian who argued in favor of tolerance, freedom of religion and speeches.
- a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy.
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- the idea that the governments should not interfere with or regulate industries and businesses.
- a person engaged or learned in philosophy.
- he wrote a famous work called "the social contact".
- An author who wrote books that connect between liberty and the details of the criminal law which was unusual among his contemporaries.
- empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire(1729-1796).
- a social gathering of intellectuals and artists, like those held in the homes of wealth women in Paris and other European cities during the enlightenment.
- the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc. and suppressing unacceptable parts.
- a law of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis of all human conduct
- one of a group of social thinkers in France during the Enlightenment.
22 Clues: Agreement among members of society. • a person engaged or learned in philosophy. • he wrote a famous work called "the social contact". • an intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th century • a young man who was strongly influenced by the enlightenment. • a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. • ...
World History Vocabulary 2022-11-04
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- The idea that there is a God, but that God is not involved in people's lives
- British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men
- the idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
- a belief held by Enlightenment thinkers that truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking.
- Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars
- one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects
- The idea that Earth was the center of the universe.
- French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers
- one of a group of social thinkers in France during the Enlightenment
- empress of Russia who continued Peter's goal to Westernizing Russia and greatly expanded Russia
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- A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
- an 18th century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society
- relating to a grand, ornate style that characterized European painting, music, and architecture in the 1600s and early 1700s
- the agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights
- English mathematician and scientist- invented differential calculus and formulated the theory of universal gravitation, a theory about the nature of light, and three laws of motion.
- A major change in European thought, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs.
- relating to a simple, elegant style that characterized the arts in Europe during the late 1700s
- 17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings
- French philosopher and writer whose works epitomize the Age of Enlightenment
- believed people in their natural state were basically good but that they were corrupted by the evils of society
- Informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
21 Clues: The idea that Earth was the center of the universe. • one of a group of social thinkers in France during the Enlightenment • the idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. • the agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights • 17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings • ...
Reform School 2024-03-21
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- she criticized fellow scientists who thought they could master nature through science
- created the geocentric view of the universe
- Ancient philosopher who developed a natural philosophy; used deductive reasoning
- Medieval Western scholar whose theories dominated medicine in the Middle Ages
- Medieval Islamic scholar who said history must be studied scientifically and objectively to avoid bias; the father of social science
- Enlightenment thinker who believed people are governed by natural laws and could be trusted to govern themselves as long as the government protects their inalienable rights
- published On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in 1628
- Renaissance-man who was the first to create a model of the circulatory system and diagnose heart disease
- considered the greatest genius of the Scientific Revolution; explained how natural laws governed the universe
- He developed the scientific method; used inductive reasoning to learn about nature and give humans power over nature
- Enlightenment author who criticized the clergy and the aristocracy; he used his work to support his beliefs in religious tolerance and the separation of church and state
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- Enlightenment author believed to be the founder of the movement for women's rights; women have reason, therefore they should have equal rights
- Medieval Islamic scholar who wrote the Canon on Medicine
- Enlightenment thinker who used the scientific method to find natural laws that govern social and political relationships; believed separation of powers would stop one person or group from gaining too much power
- created the "heretical" sun-centered universe
- 14th century author who wrote in the common vernacular (for the common people) to criticize the corrupt clergy
- Enlightenment political thinker who believed humans were naturally greedy and were in a state of war and competition
- was denied the position of assistant astronomer because science was "men's work"; her discoveries were published under her husband's name
- his improvements to the telescope led to observations that proved heliocentrism and was charged with heresy by the Inquisition
- Renaissance political thinker who believed leaders should be feared because mankind is naturally selfish
20 Clues: created the geocentric view of the universe • created the "heretical" sun-centered universe • published On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in 1628 • Medieval Islamic scholar who wrote the Canon on Medicine • Medieval Western scholar whose theories dominated medicine in the Middle Ages • ...
American Revolution 2021-10-14
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- Full time soldiers
- Leader of Redcoats Battle of Bunkerhill
- tax on documents
- Enlightenment Leader
- First President United States
- tax on sugar
- home transport British soldiers
- Act which stationed the British military in Massachusetts
- Tax on Tea glass, lead, paint and paper
- Army established at the second Continental Congress
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- Person who wears bluecoat
- Event which took place on Kings Street
- Enlightenment leader in Battle of Lexington and Concord
- Person who wears redcoat
- Part time soldier part time farmers
- Governor of Massachussetts
- River associated with 7 year war
17 Clues: tax on sugar • tax on documents • Full time soldiers • Enlightenment Leader • Person who wears redcoat • Person who wears bluecoat • Governor of Massachussetts • First President United States • home transport British soldiers • River associated with 7 year war • Part time soldier part time farmers • Event which took place on Kings Street • Leader of Redcoats Battle of Bunkerhill • ...
World History Midterm Review - Chapter 17 2024-01-09
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- - Adam Smith believed in ________, by which he meant that the state should not regulate the economy
- - this scientist was the first to argue that the sun was the center of the universe
- - this philosophe's ideas suggested that people were molded by their experiences
- - monarchs who practiced _____ absolutism tried to govern by Enlightenment principles
- - John Locke argued that every person was born with a ___ ___, or blank mind
- - this philosophe has been rightly called the father of modern rationalism
- - He is noted for the statement "I think, therefore I am"
- - in the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith gave a role for the army, the bank, public works, but NOT the ____
- - his observations seemed to indicate that the heavenly bodies were composed of material substance just like Earth, not pure orbs of light
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- - this Enlightenment thinker argued that society should be governed by a social contract
- - this Enlightenment thinker's work, Encyclopedia, was used t6o attack religious superstition
- - he discovered that blood completes a circuit through the body
- - In Jean-Jacques Roussea's concept of _____ _____, the entire society agrees to be governed by its general will
- - this philosophe believed the universe was like a clock
- - sought truly radical changes based on Enlightenment ideas
- - this philosophe's lasting contribution to political thought was his analysis of govt system of checks & balances
16 Clues: - this philosophe believed the universe was like a clock • - He is noted for the statement "I think, therefore I am" • - sought truly radical changes based on Enlightenment ideas • - he discovered that blood completes a circuit through the body • - this philosophe has been rightly called the father of modern rationalism • ...
Civics - Historic roots 2025-09-23
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- Ancient Rome had this kind of government that was a different kind of democracy than Athens, Greece had.
- A major theme of Enlightenment thinking was that people's rights are _____
- In a _________ democracy people vote for other individuals that will hold office and make decisions
- This enlightenment thinker said all people have a right to life, liberty, and property
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- In a ________ Democracy people personally vote on all decisions that a government makes
- This document of the 1200s said even the king has to obey the laws of Parliament
- A period of new intellectual and philosophical ideas related to human rights and government
- This country was a center of Enlightenment thinking
- He wrote the declaration of independence, influenced by Enlightenment ideals
- America's founding fathers modeled our government after...
10 Clues: This country was a center of Enlightenment thinking • America's founding fathers modeled our government after... • A major theme of Enlightenment thinking was that people's rights are _____ • He wrote the declaration of independence, influenced by Enlightenment ideals • This document of the 1200s said even the king has to obey the laws of Parliament • ...
The Enlightenment 2017-03-06
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- German mathematician who discovered the orbits were elliptical with the sun
- Discovered planets, mountains on our moon, moons revolving Jupiter and sunspots
- A time period when scientist and philosophers use reason or the mind to discover what people are capable of
- Polish mathematician who created the conception of the sun being the center of the universe
- Procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence
- Emphasized the importance of the mind and that reason was the main source of knowledge
- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline
- The theory that the earth is the center of the universe
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- the belief that opinions and actions should be based on knowledge and reason rather than religion and emotions
- Philosopher who created the theory that every human starts with a blank mind and we base our knowledge off of past experiences
- Most famous of the composers (known for the Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni)
- The philosopher that came up with the idea of a social contract which is when a society is governed by the general will
- Discovered three laws of motion that govern the planet; gravity
- Philosopher who created the scientific method
- the theory that the sun is the center of the universe
15 Clues: Philosopher who created the scientific method • Procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence • the theory that the sun is the center of the universe • The theory that the earth is the center of the universe • Discovered three laws of motion that govern the planet; gravity • German mathematician who discovered the orbits were elliptical with the sun • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- Isaac Newton made many things including ___
- Adolf Hitler was a dictator, also known as a _____
- to get something like a liquid from its source.
- Means to establish something and start newly
- Thomas Hobble was a ________
- If you _______, you accept different beliefs.
- The Monarch, the Senate, and the House of commons are part of ________
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- This bill was made in 1689
- This word if for you of you favor worldwide changes.
- Also know as a representative
- Rene Descartes was know as the father of modern _______
- Like gravity, but has an attractive force and pulls things together.
- Isaac Newton found this when an apple fell to the ground
- At first Corona was a _____, but now is a pandemic
- Also known as fake names
15 Clues: Also known as fake names • This bill was made in 1689 • Thomas Hobble was a ________ • Also know as a representative • Isaac Newton made many things including ___ • Means to establish something and start newly • If you _______, you accept different beliefs. • to get something like a liquid from its source. • Adolf Hitler was a dictator, also known as a _____ • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- A right that the government can't take away from you is _____________
- A kind of mathematics is ________
- something between the earth and other bodies is called _______
- something like priests carry out religious duties and that's called _
- An absolute way of a ruler or government is called _____________
- something called _________ to establish or to start something new.
- a way on how a country can help the enemy is called _______
- a way to accept different beliefs is called ________
- where a person who tends to see the worst in a situation is called ________
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- a lot of laws that protect the freedom of people are called ____ __ ______.
- A kind of way where organizations and other stuff so thats called ___________
- where a person seizes power and the that kinda of government is called _______
- Something called a ______ where you think clearly and undertsand.
- One of the representative is called _______
- a specific academic that someone specializes in is called _______
15 Clues: A kind of mathematics is ________ • One of the representative is called _______ • a way to accept different beliefs is called ________ • a way on how a country can help the enemy is called _______ • something between the earth and other bodies is called _______ • An absolute way of a ruler or government is called _____________ • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-12-16
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- the system in which power is checked in a branch of government to make sure power is balanced.
- American document that protects natural rights, individual freedoms and personal property.
- Believed the best type of government was a direct democracy where citizens elect representatives.
- the fundamental, basic rights people are born with (i.e. life, liberty, & property)
- Believed that if a government fails then citizens have the right to overthrow it.
- this American document recognized citizens' natural rights
- the kind of authority kings had over citizens
- life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government
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- an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
- the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by the people in a general election.
- believed solely in gaining rights for women
- Believed the best form of government was absolute monarchy where individuals made a social contract to give rights to the government.
- the city of cultural and intellectual growth
- Created the concept of separation of powers in government, so that one branch could not overpower the others.
- wanted to ensure everyone had freedom of speech & religion.
15 Clues: believed solely in gaining rights for women • the city of cultural and intellectual growth • the kind of authority kings had over citizens • life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government • this American document recognized citizens' natural rights • wanted to ensure everyone had freedom of speech & religion. • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-11
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- What a professor of history is
- What someone who is bossy is
- What you do to a new rule
- Where the British government meets
- What Mark Twain wrote under
- When people ban books
- What an excuse is
- What freedom of speech and freedom of property are
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- What nontraditional ideas are
- What hakuna matata is
- What Newton studied
- What older siblings do to younger siblings
- What coronavirus is
- Who sees the glass half empty
- What the colonialists committed against king George
15 Clues: What an excuse is • What Newton studied • What coronavirus is • When people ban books • What hakuna matata is • What you do to a new rule • What Mark Twain wrote under • What someone who is bossy is • What nontraditional ideas are • Who sees the glass half empty • What a professor of history is • Where the British government meets • What older siblings do to younger siblings • ...
The enlightenment 2021-03-11
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- a person who specializes in a specific academic subject
- favoring large or widespread changes
- the practice of removing or prohibiting books, art, films, or other media that the government finds offensive, immoral, or harmful
- a fake name frequently used by authors
- the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand
- requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government
- a person who tends to see the worst in a situation or who believes the worst will happen
- A type of advanced mathematics focused on the study of change
- in the christian church people such as priests who carry out religious duties
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- the gravitational force that occurs between Earth and other bodies
- the attractive force existing between any two objects that have mass
- disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy
- the study of ideas about knowledge life and truth
- A situation in which a disease spreads to many people in an area or region
- the original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the house of lords and the house of commons
15 Clues: favoring large or widespread changes • a fake name frequently used by authors • disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy • the study of ideas about knowledge life and truth • requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government • a person who specializes in a specific academic subject • the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand • ...
Frida Kahlo Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-12
Enlightenment Period 2020-09-16
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- Fundamental, basic rights people are born with
- some Enlightenment thinkers were afraid of
- An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
- Obtaining something through family ties
- American document that recognized natural rights
- period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and human rights.
- A place where city people gathered to discuss philosophy
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- Continent where the Enlightenment began
- the kind of authority a king had over citizens
- If the government fails to protect citizens,citizens have the right to revolt.
- idea that a country’s leader should be
- Famous city where people discussed ideas
- by the citizens in a general election
- Life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government
14 Clues: by the citizens in a general election • idea that a country’s leader should be • Continent where the Enlightenment began • Obtaining something through family ties • Famous city where people discussed ideas • some Enlightenment thinkers were afraid of • Fundamental, basic rights people are born with • the kind of authority a king had over citizens • ...
Buddhism 2025-05-07
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- The holy book of Buddhism that contains the Buddha's teachings.
- The main ideas in Buddhism about life, suffering, and how to stop it.
- A religion that started in India that teaches people how to stop suffering by letting go of selfish desires.
- The idea that your actions (good or bad) will come back to you in the future.
- Path Eight steps Buddhists follow to live a good life and reach enlightenment.
- The founder of Buddhism; he later became known as the Buddha.
- A state of perfect peace where there is no more suffering or rebirth.
- A holiday that honors the Buddha’s first teaching after reaching enlightenment.
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- A quiet practice that helps people calm their minds and focus their thoughts.
- A person who gives up normal life (like having a job or family) to focus fully on religion.
- A state of deep understanding, peace, and wisdom. The goal in Buddhism.
- A symbol of Buddhism that represents the Eightfold Path and the cycle of life.
- The teachings of the Buddha; it also means doing the right thing.
- A title that means "Enlightened One." It refers to someone who understands the truth about life.
- A holiday that celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
- A special place where Buddhists go to worship or meditate.
- The belief that people are born again into a new life after they die.
17 Clues: A special place where Buddhists go to worship or meditate. • The founder of Buddhism; he later became known as the Buddha. • The holy book of Buddhism that contains the Buddha's teachings. • The teachings of the Buddha; it also means doing the right thing. • The main ideas in Buddhism about life, suffering, and how to stop it. • ...
Nirvana Crossword 2022-12-21
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- The root of all suffering
- Nirvana can be achieved by following the Eightfold Path and understanding the ____ Noble Truths
- Some Buddhists try to better their _____ so that they are in a better position to reach Nirvana in their next life
- The flower that represents the path Buddhists must take to reach Nirvana
- Absolute enlightenment
- The path one must take in life to attain enlightenment
- The tree that the Buddha achieved enlightenment under
- Buddhists believe that to live is to ______
- Achieving Nirvana ends this cycle
- Where the idea of Nirvana originates
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- Indian philosophy centering around suffering and how to eliminate it
- First person to achieve Nirvana
- What Nirvana means in Sanskrit
- Reaching Nirvana is the complete termination of all _______ emotions
- In the novel, Siddhartha's friend _____ achieves Nirvana by utilizing traditional teachings
- A relentless search for Nirvana is necessary for a harmonious relationship with ______
16 Clues: Absolute enlightenment • The root of all suffering • What Nirvana means in Sanskrit • First person to achieve Nirvana • Achieving Nirvana ends this cycle • Where the idea of Nirvana originates • Buddhists believe that to live is to ______ • The tree that the Buddha achieved enlightenment under • The path one must take in life to attain enlightenment • ...
Enlightenment Crossword 2020-10-05
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- A place where city people
- Famous city where people discussed ideas
- The idea that a country’s leader should be chosen by the citizens in a general election
- Continent where the enlightenment began
- A period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and human rights
- to discuss philosophy
- An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
- Some Enlightenment thinkers were afraid of this
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- If the government fails to protect citizens citizens have the right to revolt.
- Life with complete freedom, no rules and no government
- Fundamental, basic rights people are born with
- the kind of authority a king had over citizens
- Obtaining something through family ties
- American document that recognized natural rights
14 Clues: to discuss philosophy • A place where city people • Continent where the enlightenment began • Obtaining something through family ties • Famous city where people discussed ideas • the kind of authority a king had over citizens • Some Enlightenment thinkers were afraid of this • American document that recognized natural rights • ...
Hinduism and Buddhism Crossword 2016-03-08
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- thinkers and teachers of Hinduism
- state of perfect wisdom in Buddhism
- one supreme spiritual force in Hinduism
- the steps Buddhist take to reach enlightenment
- founder of Buddhism
- a person's duty or what is right for him or her
- rebirth of a soul in a new body
- release from the cycle of reincarnation
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- calming or clearing the mind
- the beliefs about life that Buddha taught
- branch of Buddhism that believes Buddha's greatest achievement was his enlightenment and entry into nirvana
- branch of Buddhism that believes Buddha's greatest achievement was his returning from nirvana to help others
- state of blissful peace without desire or suffering
- effect of a person's action in this and in previous lives
14 Clues: founder of Buddhism • calming or clearing the mind • rebirth of a soul in a new body • thinkers and teachers of Hinduism • state of perfect wisdom in Buddhism • one supreme spiritual force in Hinduism • release from the cycle of reincarnation • the beliefs about life that Buddha taught • the steps Buddhist take to reach enlightenment • ...
Ancient World Religions 2023-05-24
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- guidelines to achieve enlightenment
- shaped Indian life
- achieved nirvana while meditating
- son of God
- Holy sites of Judaism, Islam & Christianity
- father of the Jewish people
- Christian symbol
- the officical religion of the Roman Empire
- life based on simple search for enlightenment
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- circle of rebirth
- holy book of Islam
- Jacob fled there due to famine
- vision of God while praying at Mount Sinai
- person has a duty to live an honorable life
- holy people that practice Judaism
- God blessed Israelites with land (Canaan)
- 12 disciples
- Abraham's children
18 Clues: son of God • 12 disciples • Christian symbol • circle of rebirth • holy book of Islam • shaped Indian life • Abraham's children • father of the Jewish people • Jacob fled there due to famine • achieved nirvana while meditating • holy people that practice Judaism • guidelines to achieve enlightenment • God blessed Israelites with land (Canaan) • vision of God while praying at Mount Sinai • ...
Buddhism 2024-11-25
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- a spiritual leader
- service sounds
- seated meditiation
- noble truths the enlightenment moment from the buddha
- the magical divison
- scriptures
- Final Enlightenment
- is the tree where the Buddha was sitting
- translated as "suffering", "pain", "stress", "dis-ease"
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- a spiritual leader
- the most famous school from Buddhism
- service images
- the most percented of Buddhism
- tales a story relates and episode in a past life of the Buddha
- the largest peer numberof Buddhism population
- a spiritual flower for Buddhism
- a perfect person
- ultimate goal of Buddhism
- is the founder of the relgion
19 Clues: scriptures • service sounds • service images • a perfect person • a spiritual leader • a spiritual leader • seated meditiation • the magical divison • Final Enlightenment • ultimate goal of Buddhism • is the founder of the relgion • the most percented of Buddhism • a spiritual flower for Buddhism • the most famous school from Buddhism • is the tree where the Buddha was sitting • ...
Age of Enlightenment Review 2020-11-19
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- Enlightenment age composer of "The Marriage of Figaro"
- The King of England must share power with this group
- Philosopher from England who said all people have the right to life, liberty, and property
- Wrote the American Declaration of Independence based on Enlightenment ideas
- Heliocentric theory says this is at the center of the universe
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- Italian astronomer who used a telescope to prove theories
- started in 17th/18th century Europe that emphasized reason/individualism over tradition
- Wrote on the Spirit of Laws about Checks and Balances
- First country to limit a king's power with Parliament
- Wrote the book Leviathan and said life without a strong ruler would be nasty, brutish, and short
- Where people would gather to talk during the Enlightenment
11 Clues: The King of England must share power with this group • Wrote on the Spirit of Laws about Checks and Balances • First country to limit a king's power with Parliament • Enlightenment age composer of "The Marriage of Figaro" • Italian astronomer who used a telescope to prove theories • Where people would gather to talk during the Enlightenment • ...
Mrs. Smith's Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-05
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- A revolution inspired by Enlightenment ideas
- The use of logic and evidence to solve problems
- Contract The agreement between people and government to give up some freedoms for protection
- This Enlightenment thinker believed in the separation of powers in government
- Rights The idea that all people are born with rights like life, liberty, and property
- This thinker believed people are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler
- The Enlightenment idea that government power comes from the people
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- He believed in freedom of speech and religion
- A government in which the ruler has total power
- A time period known for new ideas about science, government, and human rights
- This thinker believed in a social contract and that government should protect people's rights
11 Clues: He believed in freedom of speech and religion • A revolution inspired by Enlightenment ideas • The use of logic and evidence to solve problems • A government in which the ruler has total power • The Enlightenment idea that government power comes from the people • ...
The Age of Enlightenment 2024-02-06
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- an English philosopher laid much of the groundwork for the Enlightenment and made central contributions to the development of liberalism.
- Government ruled by a King or Queen
- Rights that are universal and nontransferable
- French enlightenment thinker he was an advocate or freedom or speech, religion and separation of church and state
- people agree to give up certain rights and accept a central authority in order to protect their other rights.
- type of democracy where representatives are elected by the public
- Known for his social contract theory and his impact on the American and French Revolutio is an alism economic and political system in which a countries trade and industry are controMonarchyhe private owners for profit
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- the choice to worship in public or private any religious group
- was Famous for his idea of separation of powers
- intellectual and philosophical movement across Europe in the 1700s
- Indifference to or rejection of religion and religious considerations
- Known as the father of capitalism
- Economic system/philosophy of Europe prior to the Enlightenment
13 Clues: Known as the father of capitalism • Government ruled by a King or Queen • Rights that are universal and nontransferable • was Famous for his idea of separation of powers • the choice to worship in public or private any religious group • Economic system/philosophy of Europe prior to the Enlightenment • ...
week 2 2025-12-15
Siddhartha Crossword 2024-03-06
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- is a part of the journey for the desire to understand his life through spirituality
- Is who helps Siddhartha reach his belonging through the river
- Is who Siddhartha was before he left his father to seek more in his life
- He is lost and is seeking for Belonging and Nirvana
- The occupation that kamala and Kamaswami teaches him that he becomes rich from
- Is the group that Siddhartha first joins on his quest to enlightenment
- Is what talks to Siddhartha throughout his journey to reach enlightenment and leaves and comes back throughout the book
- The town in which Siddhartha does his gambling and drinking
- Is what Siddhartha realizes when death and life are connected
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- Siddhartha and Govinda are also on a quest to find this impart of enlightenment
- Siddhartha and Govinda seek out Gotama’s camp to follow them after leaving Samanas
- Is Siddhartha wife Who dies to a snake bite
- He runs away to the town of Adan with both Vasudeva's and Siddhartha's money
- What Siddhartha Seeks for throughout the book
- The life that Siddhartha lives that has him becoming rich while gambling and drinking but isn't satisfied
15 Clues: Is Siddhartha wife Who dies to a snake bite • What Siddhartha Seeks for throughout the book • He is lost and is seeking for Belonging and Nirvana • The town in which Siddhartha does his gambling and drinking • Is who helps Siddhartha reach his belonging through the river • Is what Siddhartha realizes when death and life are connected • ...
Ryan and Jackson´s Puzzle 2017-05-04
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- Russian ruler during Napoleons Reign
- Was the writing name of Francois Marie Arouet who was an enlightened thinker
- A brief period of glory when Napoleon returned to France
- War fought in America between colonists and British
- The method of using 5 steps and discovering
- a device that cut peoples heads off during the french revolution
- Only 2% and was made up of the Nobles
- A monarch that ruled within ideas of enlightenment thinkers
- He published a book composing the sun is the center of the universe
- Enlightenment thinker who was a woman and fought for woman rights
- He discovered Gravity and Combined Math and Astronomy
- Queen during the French Revoluion
- English enlightenment thinker who wrote the book of the Leviathan and believed everyone was born bad
- Wave of terror through France
- Napoleon´s First Defeat
- Social gathering places of philosophy or enlightenment thinkers
- An anicen Regime
- French Dictator who came to power because of his military
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- King during the French revolution
- Leader of the revolution who was beheaded
- The Theory that the earth is the Center of the Universe
- First president of the United states
- Consisted of the Roman Catholic Clergy
- 97% of the Population and was made up of the poor
- Those who favored extreme change
- A revolution against a government that was established by a revolution
- Built the first telescope and observed saturn and discovered jupiter had moons
- A sense of Identity and Unity as a people
- A act that required colonists to pay taxes on all stamps on legal documents
- The Theory that the earth was not the center of the universe
- The system where the federal government holds power
- Forced Military Take over
- Wrote the Declaration of Independence
- A question put before all voters
- The formal document that declared the Independence of the United States from Britain
- Prison overtaken by the people during the French revolution
- Enlightenment thinker who believed that everyone was born with natural rights of life, Liberty, and property
37 Clues: An anicen Regime • Napoleon´s First Defeat • Forced Military Take over • Wave of terror through France • Those who favored extreme change • A question put before all voters • King during the French revolution • Queen during the French Revoluion • First president of the United states • Russian ruler during Napoleons Reign • Only 2% and was made up of the Nobles • ...
Age of Enlightenment 2025-09-09
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- belief that the sun is the center of the universe
- to know
- one who thinks about, questions, and studies the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters
- system of government where king of queen has absolute control
- social gatherings in which Enlightenment ideas spread
- French word for thinker
- a period of time in Western Europe when people began to turn away from accepted beliefs and to reason
- logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas
- French Enlightenment thinker who believed that to keep one person from gaining too much power a government should be separated into three branches: judicial, legislative, and executive
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- (mid-1600s to late 1700s) a period of time in Western Europe when philosophers and writers applied the scientific idea of reason to answer political questions; sometimes known as the Age of Reason
- monarch who embraced Enlightenment ideas
- an enlightened despot who ruled Russia from 1792-1796; did not institute reforms due to serf uprising
- English writer and philosopher who was an advocate for women's rights
- developed the heliocentric theory and published his findings on his deathbed to avoid punishment from the Catholic Church
- believed in the Social Contract and that the role of government is to establish stability; the best form of government is an absolute monarch
- created a large set of books called the Encyclopedia
- an agreement in which we promise to follow the "general will" of the members of society expressed by the laws made by the government and in exchange we receive the liberty to do what we want as long as we do not break those laws
- Enlightenment thinker who believed that the role of government is to protect people's natural rights and that government get its right to rule from the consent of the governed
18 Clues: to know • French word for thinker • monarch who embraced Enlightenment ideas • belief that the sun is the center of the universe • logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas • created a large set of books called the Encyclopedia • social gatherings in which Enlightenment ideas spread • system of government where king of queen has absolute control • ...
Enlightenment Vocabulary 2021-03-08
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- When someone has an extremely large ego
- a period where classical ideas
- soldiers from parts of Russia, known for skill on horses
- an absolute monarchy with checks and balances
- An important place to worship
- In France, if you were neither nobility or a peasant, you were ______
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- Any ideas from the classical period
- When a new ruler takes is officially crowned
- When the leader of a country has no checks and balances
- an area of land
- A library full of historical and public documents
- The main reason no one questioned anything until the enlightenment. Holland did not do this.
- to contaminate
- Someone in a local church that can perform certain religious ceremonies
- renewed
- religious and without questioning Enlightenment views
16 Clues: renewed • to contaminate • an area of land • An important place to worship • a period where classical ideas • Any ideas from the classical period • When someone has an extremely large ego • When a new ruler takes is officially crowned • an absolute monarchy with checks and balances • A library full of historical and public documents • ...
The Enlightenment 2021-03-08
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- basically just the love of wisdom or the study of everything related to life love and truth
- a fake name, frequently used by authors
- prohibiting books, art, films, or other media that the government finds offensive, immoral, or harmful
- the attractive force existing between any two objects that have mass
- the original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons
- an advanced type of mathematics that focuses on the study of change
- "I think therefore I am"
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- the force that would give the mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second
- had an apple get bonked on his head and then thought about what brought that apple down
- the practice of removing
- favoring large or widespread changes
- to begin or start something new
- a series of laws that protect the liberties and freedoms of citizens
- to accept different beliefs or practices
- in the christian church, people such as priests,who carry religious duties
- the gravitational force between the earth and other bodies or the force pulling objects towards earth
16 Clues: the practice of removing • "I think therefore I am" • to begin or start something new • favoring large or widespread changes • a fake name, frequently used by authors • to accept different beliefs or practices • an advanced type of mathematics that focuses on the study of change • the attractive force existing between any two objects that have mass • ...
Absolutism & Enlightenment 2024-02-23
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- additional fees one has to pay when someone lend you money and you have to pay that amount plus [this word]
- another word for to hug
- only believe, no truth or evidence
- the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
- a female with a helmet and an aura of light protects the people of all religions
- to use sth, sb
- a book or set of books giving information on many subjects
- another word for inquiry
- to state firmly
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- a strong opinion or belief
- a political system in which a single monarch, usually a king or queen, holds complete and unrestrained power over a country.
- to give up smth when forced to
- leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others
- another word for to highlight
- a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
- everybody who people worked for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
16 Clues: to use sth, sb • to state firmly • another word for to hug • another word for inquiry • a strong opinion or belief • another word for to highlight • to give up smth when forced to • only believe, no truth or evidence • a book or set of books giving information on many subjects • the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience • ...
Buddhism 2025-05-07
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- The holy book of Buddhism that contains the Buddha's teachings.
- The main ideas in Buddhism about life, suffering, and how to stop it.
- A religion that started in India that teaches people how to stop suffering by letting go of selfish desires.
- The idea that your actions (good or bad) will come back to you in the future.
- Path Eight steps Buddhists follow to live a good life and reach enlightenment.
- The founder of Buddhism; he later became known as the Buddha.
- A state of perfect peace where there is no more suffering or rebirth.
- A holiday that honors the Buddha’s first teaching after reaching enlightenment.
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- A quiet practice that helps people calm their minds and focus their thoughts.
- A person who gives up normal life (like having a job or family) to focus fully on religion.
- A state of deep understanding, peace, and wisdom. The goal in Buddhism.
- A symbol of Buddhism that represents the Eightfold Path and the cycle of life.
- The teachings of the Buddha; it also means doing the right thing.
- A title that means "Enlightened One." It refers to someone who understands the truth about life.
- A holiday that celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
- A special place where Buddhists go to worship or meditate.
- The belief that people are born again into a new life after they die.
17 Clues: A special place where Buddhists go to worship or meditate. • The founder of Buddhism; he later became known as the Buddha. • The holy book of Buddhism that contains the Buddha's teachings. • The teachings of the Buddha; it also means doing the right thing. • The main ideas in Buddhism about life, suffering, and how to stop it. • ...
Age of Enlightenment 2024-01-23
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- a European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition.
- a period of drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries
- an actual or hypothetical compact, or agreement, between the ruled or between the ruled and their rulers, defining the rights and duties of each.
- English philosopher and political theorist
- form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.
- Belief in God based on reason rather than revelation or the teaching of any specific religion
- the French word for "philosopher," and was a word that the French Enlightenment thinkers usually applied to themselves.
- the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
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- a Swiss philosopher whose work both praised and criticised the Enlightenment movement.
- a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
- the pen name under which French author-philosopher François-Marie Arouet published a number of books and pamphlets in the 18th century.
- a system of government that is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by its country's constitution.
- a policy of minimum governmental interference in the economic affairs of individuals and society.
- a French lawyer, man of letters, and one of the most influential political philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment.
- 18th-century Scottish economist, philosopher, and author who is considered the father of modern economics.
- an informal education for women, where they were able to exchange ideas, receive and give criticism, read their own works and hear the works and ideas of other intellectuals.
16 Clues: English philosopher and political theorist • a Swiss philosopher whose work both praised and criticised the Enlightenment movement. • Belief in God based on reason rather than revelation or the teaching of any specific religion • a policy of minimum governmental interference in the economic affairs of individuals and society. • ...
Enlightenment Crossword 2023-01-24
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- Believed people were the source of power
- English writer of Leviathan
- An English advocate for women rights
- Makes laws
- Another name for thinkers
- Philosophers gathered in a meeting called
- Another name for enlightenment
- A period of time after the scientific revolution
- Writer and composer
- Locke was entitled too
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- Interprets the laws
- He studied Criminology
- Enforces laws
- French writer of On the Spirit of the Laws
- A French writer about freedom of speech
15 Clues: Makes laws • Enforces laws • Interprets the laws • Writer and composer • He studied Criminology • Locke was entitled too • Another name for thinkers • English writer of Leviathan • Another name for enlightenment • An English advocate for women rights • A French writer about freedom of speech • Believed people were the source of power • Philosophers gathered in a meeting called • ...
Words that end in -ent, 1 2024-09-29
19 Clues: el_quent • adsor_ent • condim___ • _irmament • corpul___ • embodi____ • enroll____ • co__itment • de_ampment • a__ruement • attune____ • a__urement • en____ment • compl_ment • ba__lement • be__igerent • ar__trament • concu____ent • enli__tenment
Unit 9 Important Vocabulary 2025-01-24
20 Clues: Watt • Class • Rights • Physics • Kingship • Contract • Equality • Migration • Astronomy • Influence • Revolution • Government • Copernicus • Conference • Revolution • Capitalism • Sovereignty • Colonization • Enlightenment • Industrialization
Study guide Ryan Parsley 2025-10-30
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- Franklin was both of his parents last
- his brother found out his secret name
- dogood what name did he use to get his work published
- deserring praise
- His most successful work
- physical body or material world
- age of reason
- was born into a household
- what lead to the enlightenment
- how old was Franklin when his formal education ended
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- what name did he use to write it
- letter to a friend
- Franklin life started great
- believed humans were wicked
- felling disappointment
- who wrote the whistle
- belived in self gov
- think things carefully
- founded the social group
- Show kindness
- entilted to freedom
21 Clues: age of reason • Show kindness • deserring praise • letter to a friend • belived in self gov • entilted to freedom • who wrote the whistle • felling disappointment • think things carefully • His most successful work • founded the social group • was born into a household • Franklin life started great • believed humans were wicked • what lead to the enlightenment • ...
The enlightenment 2022-01-27
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- Two Treatises on
- beloved Government is a contractual agreement between the rulers and the ruled.
- also called the age of reason
- argued that people were naturally sinful
- people who think about the human condition
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- an American document that was influenced by the enlightenment
- several branches to government and each one should check the power of the
- to make sure no one group gained all the power.
- The Spirit of Laws.
- the 14th Enlightenment philosopher supported absolutism?
- wrote the Candide
11 Clues: Two Treatises on • wrote the Candide • The Spirit of Laws. • also called the age of reason • argued that people were naturally sinful • people who think about the human condition • to make sure no one group gained all the power. • the 14th Enlightenment philosopher supported absolutism? • an American document that was influenced by the enlightenment • ...
