enlightenment Crossword Puzzles
French Revolution 2025-09-29
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- set of laws that reorganized France's legal system
- increase in nationalism & liberalism, end of absolute monarchy, spread of revolutionary movements, creation of revolutionary culture in France
- the attack on the prison by citizens to free prisoners and show the king that they could question his authority
- the queen hated by the people because she would spend money that the country needed on herself
- a direct vote by the people
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- poor leadership, starvation, Estate system, Enlightenment Ideas, Bankrupt country
- alliance formed in 1815 after the Congress of Vienna included Austria, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia and France
- the removal of religion and the religious calendar
- became a dictator by coup
- alliance formed in 1815 after the defeat of Napoleon including, Russia, Prussia and Austria
- a political system where the ruler has complete and centralized control
- the social and political hierarchy in France before the French Revolution
12 Clues: became a dictator by coup • a direct vote by the people • the removal of religion and the religious calendar • set of laws that reorganized France's legal system • a political system where the ruler has complete and centralized control • the social and political hierarchy in France before the French Revolution • ...
Renaissance 2021-11-11
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- time period when Christians break from the Catholic Church and form other Christian religions.
- economic system where people own businesses not the government
- the revolution based on improved weapons allowing Europe and Asia to become very powerful
- during this time thinkers try to rely on reasoning to study human interactions and improve society.
- prices increase, the same amount of money buys less
- exchange of animals, food and disease between Europe and the Americas is called the ______ exchange.
- Spanish explorers who conquered the Aztecs and Incas
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- focused on the power of the individual, tried to explain things using reason and not relying on religion.
- REformation changes the Catholic Church make to try to improve their image
- time period of new inventions and advances in science is the ________ Revolution
- not religious, having to do with non religious ideas
- time period after the Middle Ages, a time of the "rebirth of knowledge
- regions, people. and economies are connected
- organized officials who run the government
14 Clues: organized officials who run the government • regions, people. and economies are connected • prices increase, the same amount of money buys less • not religious, having to do with non religious ideas • Spanish explorers who conquered the Aztecs and Incas • economic system where people own businesses not the government • ...
Renaissance 2014-12-17
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- The counter revolution of the church to stop the Reformation.
- The theory that the sun was the center of the universe.
- A new process, conclusions are formed on careful observations and testing of data, became basis of scientific investigation.
- The theory that the Earth was the center of the universe.
- Painted the Mona Lisa and was a "true Reanaissance man".
- In the mid 1600's European thinkers began to apply scientific principles to the study of society and government. This was called the ____.
- The country in which the Renaissance started.
- The new branch of the Christian church formed after Reformation.
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- A spiritual pardon sold by the church.
- Beginning in the 1500's, was when natural philosophers began looking at the world in a new way.
- A new way of giving depth to a painting.
- A period of cultural revival.
- The rights to life liberty and prosperity.
- The catholic church became so corrupt that a religious revolt happened called the ____.
14 Clues: A period of cultural revival. • A spiritual pardon sold by the church. • A new way of giving depth to a painting. • The rights to life liberty and prosperity. • The country in which the Renaissance started. • The theory that the sun was the center of the universe. • Painted the Mona Lisa and was a "true Reanaissance man". • ...
Rileys Crossword 2017-03-09
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- Proved the Heliocentric theory
- He was an Astronomer, mathematician, translater, artist, and physicist.
- Discovered several scientific theories pf physics and motion.
- Took up the aristotolian ideas, arguing for an empricial approach, known as the scientific mehtod.
- A systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence that was crucial to the evolution of science in the modern world
- A period when Philosophers believed that they could apply the scientific method and use reason to explain human nature logically
- Literally, sun-centered; the system of the universe proposed in 1543 by Nicolaus Copernicus, who argued that the earth and the plantes revolve around the sun.
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- Created 24 operas.
- father of rationalism
- Someone who studies wisdom, love to study
- One of the most influicial THinkers during the 18 century.
- A system of thought expounded by rene Descartes based on the belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge
- Feople were born with blank minds.
- He was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer.
14 Clues: Created 24 operas. • father of rationalism • Proved the Heliocentric theory • Feople were born with blank minds. • Someone who studies wisdom, love to study • One of the most influicial THinkers during the 18 century. • He was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer. • Discovered several scientific theories pf physics and motion. • ...
Markwez Black Chapter 7 2018-11-29
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- act law passed in 1765 by British Parliament
- refsual to buy goods or having dealings with a country
- a movement that emphasized science a reason as guides to help see the world more clearly
- the highest social class of the American colonies
- a period of religious awakening
- acts a guarantee that all Christians had the right to worship
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- plan of union a plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin that called for a council of delegates from each colony with a leader appointment by the British king
- housing and feeling
- of 1763 official announcement from the British Government that ended all settlement
- mobility the opportunity for a person to move from one social class to another
- of Paris agreement reached by the British and French in 1763
- awakening a movement in the 1730s and 1740s that was marked by renewed interest in religion
- and Indian war a war between the British and the french
- league a powerful native american conferrable
14 Clues: housing and feeling • a period of religious awakening • act law passed in 1765 by British Parliament • league a powerful native american conferrable • the highest social class of the American colonies • refsual to buy goods or having dealings with a country • and Indian war a war between the British and the french • ...
India, Silk Road, & China - Review 2024-05-01
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- Empress of the Tang Dynasty who commissioned lots of buildings at the Longmen Grottoes.
- The Aryans wrote their religious texts in Sanskrit, this eventually became this religion.
- The word in Hinduism for your personal soul.
- This Indian Empire expanded through conquest, diplomacy, and political marriages.
- The group in Indian society who were warriors/soldiers/kings.
- The type of government where government officials were determined by ability/merit instead of wealth or status.
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- The Four Noble Truths acknowledge the existence of ____________________ and explain how to end it.
- The name given to Siddhartha Gautama, once he reached enlightenment.
- Oracle bones tell us a lot about life during this dynasty.
- A new philosophy from the Qin Dynasty that says people are naturally bad.
- A person who traveled the Silk Road to spread religion.
- This is the ancient written language from the Indus River Valley.
- This plant was first made into fabric by the people of the Indus River Valley Civilization.
- Two new philosophies emerged during this dynasty (Confucianism & Daoism)
14 Clues: The word in Hinduism for your personal soul. • A person who traveled the Silk Road to spread religion. • Oracle bones tell us a lot about life during this dynasty. • The group in Indian society who were warriors/soldiers/kings. • This is the ancient written language from the Indus River Valley. • ...
Buddhism Key Terms 2021-08-23
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- The origin of suffering is craving. Grasping for things that we do not possess creates an inner emptiness, which leads to suffering
- The middle path or way. The Eightfold Path which sets out the eight steps of Buddhists life.
- The teachings of the Buddha
- Gaining insight or wisdom which informs or instructs the individual
- The cessation or end of suffering. The only way to end suffering is for a person to gain inner satisfaction
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- All life involves suffering. Human life is permeated by suffering, which includes pain, sickness, old age, and death.
- new existence after death, in an endless cycle
- The founder of Buddhism
- Abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals
9 Clues: The founder of Buddhism • The teachings of the Buddha • new existence after death, in an endless cycle • Gaining insight or wisdom which informs or instructs the individual • Abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals • The middle path or way. The Eightfold Path which sets out the eight steps of Buddhists life. • ...
A SAMURAI MUST KNOW THESE WORDS 2023-04-27
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- A samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
- A local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
- a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
- styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
- the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
- Low in rank or quality
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- A form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
- The return of a past state, situation, or ruler
- A form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddhism
9 Clues: Low in rank or quality • a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan • A local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai • The return of a past state, situation, or ruler • the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai • A samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless • ...
A SAMURAI MUST KNOW THESE WORDS by Anabelle.C 2023-04-27
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- a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
- a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
- a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
- styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
- the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
- lower in rank or quality
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- a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
- the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
- a form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
9 Clues: lower in rank or quality • a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan • a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai • the return of a past state, situation, or ruler • the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai • a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless • ...
History Crossword Puzzle; Liberals 2024-11-26
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- The practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
- The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
- A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
- The inclusion of different types of people (e.g., different races, cultures, or backgrounds) in a group or organization.
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- rights Fundamental rights that belong to every person, such as the right to freedom, dignity, and equality.
- Fairness in the way people are treated and in
- rights The rights of individuals to political, social, and economic freedom and equality.
- frequently viewed as a child of the Enlightenment.
- The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
9 Clues: Fairness in the way people are treated and in • frequently viewed as a child of the Enlightenment. • A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting. • The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. • The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. • ...
Words that samurai need to know 2023-04-27
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- styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
- is a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
- is a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
- of the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
- was a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
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- form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
- the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
- lower in rank or quality
- a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
9 Clues: lower in rank or quality • a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan • of the return of a past state, situation, or ruler • was a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai • the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai • is a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless • ...
Holidays Around the World 2024-12-10
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- On this Buddhist holiday, people celebrate the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama. What is the name of the tree under which he meditated to reach enlightenment?
- This Native American holiday celebrates the return of the sun during the winter solstice. What ritual is often performed during this holiday?
- This holiday, celebrated in the Punjab region, marks the beginning of the harvest season. What food is commonly eaten during this celebration?
- During this Jewish holiday, families often play a game with a small top. What is the name of the game?
- On December 6th, children in many European countries place boots outside their homes, hoping to find what when they wake up?
- On New Year's Eve in Japan, people traditionally eat a dish to symbolize a long life. What is the shortened name of this dish?
- In the UK and Canada, this holiday is known for giving gifts to the less fortunate. What is the name of this holiday?
- This holiday celebrates the return of the sun and is observed by Native American tribes like the Hopi. What is this solstice celebration called?
- This Chinese holiday includes the tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money for good luck. What is the name of the holiday?
- The shortest day of the year occurs during this holiday, which marks the official start of winter. What is the name of this phenomenon?
- On this Muslim holiday, families celebrate by sacrificing an animal to honor the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. What is the name of the meat often served?
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- On Three Kings Day, children in many countries place shoes outside to receive gifts from the Wise Men. What kind of food is traditionally associated with this holiday?
- This Cambodian holiday celebrates the end of the rainy season and includes boat races. What is the name of the festival?
- During this Mexican holiday, participants reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter. What is the main activity associated with this holiday?
- This holiday, celebrated in parts of Europe, features a scary companion of St. Nicholas who punishes naughty children. What is the name of this figure?
- This holiday honors cultural traditions, especially in Latin American countries. What activity is commonly done during this holiday to celebrate traditions?
- This weeklong holiday celebrates African American heritage, with each day focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. What symbol represents these principles?
- This Mexican holiday commemorates the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for the first time. What food is eaten during this holiday?
- During this holiday, celebrated in China, people celebrate the beginning of the lunar year. What animal is often associated with this celebration?
- This Scandinavian holiday, held on December 13th, is celebrated by the youngest girl in the family, who wears a crown of candles. What is the name of this person?
20 Clues: During this Jewish holiday, families often play a game with a small top. What is the name of the game? • In the UK and Canada, this holiday is known for giving gifts to the less fortunate. What is the name of this holiday? • This Cambodian holiday celebrates the end of the rainy season and includes boat races. What is the name of the festival? • ...
World History Semester One Review 2024-12-11
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- worldly rather than spiritual; concerned with the here and now
- a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas (Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Analysis, Conclusion)
- literally "rebirth"; a revival of art and classical learning that began in Italy at the end of the Middle Ages
- church officials/representatives of the Catholic church; high clergy was mostly noble; lower clergy was very important to the peasants as they provided health care, charitable aid, administration of births, marriages, and deaths; members of the FIRST Estate.
- a movement for religious reform that led to the founding of Christian churches that did not accept the pope's authority (known as Protestants); begun by Martin Luther in Germany and Henry VIII in England
- the idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God's representative on Earth; ruler's authority to rule came from God
- the most celebrated document in English history, drawn up by English nobles; guaranteed certain basic political rights and limited the power of the king (1215 AD)
- (1712-1778) Enlightenment philosophe; believed that the best government was a democracy because it brought forth the "general will" of the people; thought people were basically good but became corrupted by civiliazation.
- Religious group from England who came to the New World ten years after the Pilgrims, also for religious freedom; settled Massachussetts Bay.
- Enlightenment philosophe (English) who developed the idea of balance of power or checks and balances in goverment
- an intellectual movement that focuses on human potential and achievements
- militaristic Muslim Empire (1300-1917) that began in Anatolia or modern day Turkey and expanded outward in the name of Islam; known for its golden age under Suleyman the Lawgiver; declined as a result of bizarre policy of Sultans killing ablest successors...but did hang on until the early 1900's.
- astronomer, scientist, and mathematician; identified the concept of a heliocentric solar system (the sun is the center of the solar system)
- pardons for sin sold by the Catholic Church-raised money for the church and supposedly got the buyer into heaven sooner
- conquerors from Spain; traveled to the New World in search of wealth (God, Gold and Glory) and often ravaged native populations in the process
- English WOMAN :) writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights; wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, arguing that women are not naturally inferior to men, but appear to be only because they lack education; suggested that both men and women should be treated as rational beings and imagined a social order founded on reason
- agreement in 1805 between Napoleon and the church that greatly pleased the peasants; recognized the power and influence of the church in spiritual and social affairs but rejected any church involvement in national and foreign affairs; state is superior to the church politically; used by Napoleon to shore up his power
- English scientist who developed the theory of the Universal Law of Gravitation
- name given to the system of rule in France before 1789; consisted of absolute monarchy, rigid social classes, economic hardship for peasants and great wealth and privileges for the nobility
- the three primary motivations for European exploration to the "New World"--to spread the Christian religion, acquire wealth, and gain individual fame and national respect/status
- Enlightenment philosophe (English); believed that people were basically good and capable of great improvement; favored rule by the consent of the governed
- drafted by Parliament in 1689, made clear the limits of royal power and fully ushered in Constitutional Monarchy in England; called for freedom of speech, the right to petition the king, no taxation without representation, no suspending of Parliament's laws.
- a new way of thinking about the natural world, based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs
- Islamic Indian empire that began around 1526 when Babur united different sultanates began to fall as European powers would invade.
- kings or queens who held all of the power within their states' boundaries; controlled all aspects of society, limited rights of the people, eliminated rivals, provided protection and glory in return for loyalty and taxes
- the clergy (300 delegates, 1 vote)
- the middle leg of the transatlantic trade triangle; the voyage that brought captured Africans to the West Indies and later to North and South America; known for the brutal treatment of slaves on the ships
- produced books quickly and cheaply using moveable type; led to an increase in the spread of ideas and literacy among the lower classes; helped spur on Scientific Revolution
- largest social class in France numbering about 22 million or about 85 % of the population; lead lives full of hard work and poverty; often died young; loved the king and the Catholic church but hated the privileged nobility; paid taxes to nobles, king, and church (up to 80% of income); spent 75% of non-taxed income on bread/food
- system of government in which a king or queen shares power with representatives of the people (parliament) according to a system of written laws
- a new intellectual movement at the height of the mid-1700s that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems (the Age of Reason)
- "everyone else" = masses of peasants, bourgeoisie, poor urban workers (600 delegates, 1 vote)
- Colonists who were persecuted for their religious beliefs in England and sought religious freedom in the New World; founded the second English colony (Plymouth)
- the buying and selling of Africans for work in the Americas; brought about by a shortage of Native American slaves (as they had died of disease and resistance); Africans were preferred because they had some agricultural knowledge, some immunity to disease, did not know the land so it was harder to escape, and they had dark skin so it would be hard for them to hide if they did escape
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- the theory that the earth is an immoveable object at the center of the universe with the planets and sun revolving around it in perfect circles
- Henry VIII's daughter...made England Protestant by creating the Anglican church which was a compromise of Catholic and Protestant practices
- the theory that the sun was the center of the universe with the planets revolving around it
- English monarch and devout Catholic who decided to end the Pope's authority in England because he resented the influence of the Pope in secular affairs (the Pope would not give him a divorce)
- a transatlantic trading network in which raw materials, finished goods, and slaves were traded among the Americas, Europe, and Africa
- promise made by members of the Third Estate and some of their noble/clergy allies (who had taken the name National Assembly) NOT to disband until France had a new constitution
- system in Spanish America in which the crown gave settlers the right to demand Native labor on their farms, ranches, or in mines; Spanish settlers promised to act fairly and respect the natives but in reality, they were abusive to the native workers and many natives died from being worked to death
- French Philosophe who argued for tolerance, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech; criticized the clergy and the wealthy nobility so jailed and exiled
- a well educated man who excelled in many fields such as dance, poetry, science, politics, and etc.
- German monk who began the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses attacking corruption in the Catholic Church; argued that all people of faith are equal
- (1564-1642) Astronomer, Italian scientist, and scholar; constructed a telescope and saw imperfections in the universe; supported the Copernican theory (sun-centered solar system); accused of heresy twice by the church and forced to recant
- lands that are controlled by another nation; exist to benefit the "Mother Country"
- the social critics in France during the Enlightenment (Ex: Voltaire)
- uniform set of laws for France that eliminated many of the injustices of the old regime but limited liberty (no free press) and promoted order and stability over individual rights
- Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire
- Italian sailor who sailed for Spain and began the "Age of Exploration" by "discovering" the New World in 1492
- Bloodless revolution in which (Catholic)King James II fled England, leaving the throne open for his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William who agreed to rule England as an official Constitutional Monarchy
- Representative body the king could call to offer advice/approve new taxes; made up of three groups of deputies organized into three Estates (see below)
- king of England in the early 1600's when parliament was battling the king for power; signed and then ignored the Petition of Right; executed at the end of the English Civil War for treason against Parliament (the people)--first ever execution of a king by the people
- the wealthiest and most power social class in France; numbered about 300,000 or less than 1% of the population; had special status and privilege due to noble birth; did not pay taxes
- a royal prison but also the biggest source of gunpowder in Paris; this symbol of absolute monarchy fell to attacking crowds looking for guns to support the revolution--its fall was a hugely important symbol of the French people overcoming absolute monarchy
- total blockade (closing of ports) between Britain and all other European nations designed to cripple Britain; unenforceable failure
- The Protestant church created in England when it broke away from the Catholic church
- the nobility (300 delegates, 1 vote)
- newer and growing middle class in France representing about 10% of the population; professionals such as merchants, judges, legal officials, and small factory owners; valued education and supported Enlightenment ideas about political and social equality; led the French Revolution
- Christians who belonged to non-Catholic churches; the first Protestants were the German princes who decided to support Luther and his ideas against the German princes who supported the Pope and Charles the V
- Enlightenment philosophe (English) who believed that people were naturally wicked and selfish; favored rule by an absolute monarch
61 Clues: the clergy (300 delegates, 1 vote) • the nobility (300 delegates, 1 vote) • Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire • worldly rather than spiritual; concerned with the here and now • the social critics in France during the Enlightenment (Ex: Voltaire) • an intellectual movement that focuses on human potential and achievements • ...
AP European History Chapters 18-19 2013-04-29
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- Wrote the Declaration of the Rights of women.
- The rights to life, liberty, and property.
- The lower class of Europe. Had 98% of the population.
- The new rule by rulers shaped by enlightenment ideals.
- Enlightened Despot of Prussia in the 18th century.
- Enlightened ruler in Austria who made most everyone unhappy in his rule.
- The oath made by the third estate to create a French Constitution.
- Richard Arkwright's invention allowing yarn to be spun much faster.
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- Ten of the first 12 amendments made to the U.S. Constitution. Allowed freedom of religion, speech, press, and gave other important rights to U.S. citizens.
- Former French military leader that rose to power in France.
- The urban uprising against the prison and armory of France.
- The part of Austria that was captured during the War of Austrian Succession.
- The principle that a nation should base its actions on long term interests.
- The period when traitors in France were beheaded, lead by Robespierre.
- Enlightened ruler of Russia who took control after her husband Peter died.
- The principle to ensure no country would dominate Europe.
16 Clues: The rights to life, liberty, and property. • Wrote the Declaration of the Rights of women. • Enlightened Despot of Prussia in the 18th century. • The lower class of Europe. Had 98% of the population. • The new rule by rulers shaped by enlightenment ideals. • The principle to ensure no country would dominate Europe. • ...
Historical places in India 2021-03-06
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- Where did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment
- Place where the Iron pillar built 1500 years which has not rusted
- A costal settlement in South India where ships unloaded goods from distant lands
- The most famous Buddhist monastry where the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuan Zang studied
- An ancient city which stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati in Gujarat
- Place where the lions that we see on our notes/coins carved in stone and placed on top of a massive stone pillar
- City where the the Shore Temple is situated
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- Place where the teachings of Mahavira in the written form is available
- Capital of the Kauravas
- Place where natural caves close to the River Narmada are found
- Capital of the Ashoka empire
- Ancient name of coastal Orissa
- Location in Kashmir where archaeologist have found pit houses with cooking hearths
- City where were the Sangams composed and compiled by assembly of poets
- A site with stupas, in Madhya Pradesh, showing the scene in a city
- Capital of the Kingdom of Vajji
16 Clues: Capital of the Kauravas • Capital of the Ashoka empire • Ancient name of coastal Orissa • Capital of the Kingdom of Vajji • City where the the Shore Temple is situated • Where did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment • Place where natural caves close to the River Narmada are found • Place where the Iron pillar built 1500 years which has not rusted • ...
Ch 3 Vocab 2022-09-19
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- the worship of multiple gods
- a sacred agreement
- a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life
- the spread of the Jewish people outside their homeland, beginning about 586 B.C.E.
- an ideal state of happiness and peace, attained through enlightenment
- the twelve followers of Jesus, designated to spread his message
- in Christian belief, Jesus' rise from the dead
- respect shown by children to their parents
- the holy book of Islam
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- the Chinese belief that a ruler’s power stemmed from divine authority
- belief in one God
- a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
- a hereditary social class in Hindu society
- a set of basic ideas, beliefs, and values that form the basis of a social, economic, or political philosophy or program
- the example set by Muhammad for how Muslims should live
- Judaism’s most sacred text, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
16 Clues: belief in one God • a sacred agreement • the holy book of Islam • the worship of multiple gods • a hereditary social class in Hindu society • respect shown by children to their parents • in Christian belief, Jesus' rise from the dead • the example set by Muhammad for how Muslims should live • the twelve followers of Jesus, designated to spread his message • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-15
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- A short and dignified statement
- Government branch that includes the president and the departments that help run the government
- Part of the Constitution that says the king is subject to law and that the people could not be deprived of their lives, liberty, and property
- A body of electors chosen or appointed by a larger group
- Government branch that is responsible for proposing and passing laws
- To reject a proposed law
- An official change to the constitution
- Unable to be punished
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- The idea that political authority belongs to the people
- Allows the Congress to change for new tech
- Government branch that is made up of all national courts
- To vote to rid a president do to a crime
- To give consent to a treaty/contract
- A person who acts for or represents another or others, such as a deputy or representative at a political convention
- The sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a country
- A movement towards the idea of self-government
16 Clues: Unable to be punished • To reject a proposed law • A short and dignified statement • To give consent to a treaty/contract • An official change to the constitution • To vote to rid a president do to a crime • Allows the Congress to change for new tech • A movement towards the idea of self-government • The idea that political authority belongs to the people • ...
Chapter 5 2020-09-26
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- By 1750 this nation controlled the North American interior (section 33, pg 146)
- to trade for goods and services
- English document guaranteeing rights (2 words, section 2, pg 141)
- Native American ally of the French (section 3, pg 147)
- colonists' social position depended on this (2 words, section 1, pg 136)
- this colonial law making body was elected (section 2, pg 143)
- organizer of 17633 Native American attack on forts (section 3, page 151)
- colonial women did not have this right (section 1, pg 136)
- Hamilton defended him at freedom of press trial (section 1, pg 145)
- the Albany plan of union would help the colonies do this (section 3, pg 149)
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- publisher of poor Richards almanack (Section 1, pg 138)
- England's hands off policy of governing (2 words, section 2, pg 144)
- Enlightenment philosopher (2 words, section 1, pg 140)
- what colonial textbooks emphasized (section 1, pg 138)
- new western border of English territory in 1763 (section 3, pg 150)
- type of colonial ruler appointed by the British Crown (2 words, section 2, pg 143)
16 Clues: to trade for goods and services • Enlightenment philosopher (2 words, section 1, pg 140) • Native American ally of the French (section 3, pg 147) • what colonial textbooks emphasized (section 1, pg 138) • publisher of poor Richards almanack (Section 1, pg 138) • colonial women did not have this right (section 1, pg 136) • ...
age and history or earth 2024-04-26
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- Also known as the Planck Epoch
- age of dinosaurs
- the primordial dust began to coalesce into a disk-shaped configuration as it moved at a high pace
- The ejected matter was in the shape of a cigar and was called Filament from which the planets & other celestial bodies
- a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers
- a powerful and luminous explosion of a star
- age of fishes
- planets originate in a dense disk formed from material in the gas and dust cloud that collapses to give us the Sun
- a physical theory that describes how the universe expanded from an initial state of high density and temperature
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- age of man
- the Universe began to become gravitationally attracted to each other.
- was first proposed by Johannes Kepler in the 17th century
- Most cosmological models suggest that the Universe at this point was filled homogeneously with a high-energy density
- explains the process in which a massive sized disk cools down rapidly
- age of plants
- As the universe continued to decrease in density and temperature, the energy of each particle began to decrease
16 Clues: age of man • age of plants • age of fishes • age of dinosaurs • Also known as the Planck Epoch • a powerful and luminous explosion of a star • was first proposed by Johannes Kepler in the 17th century • a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers • the Universe began to become gravitationally attracted to each other. • ...
Ancient India 2024-11-19
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- The state of enlightenment
- The "universal spirit" in Hinduism
- Group divisions in Indian society; a person's ranking depends on their birth, wealth, or occupation.
- A religion based on the teachings of Four Noble Truths.
- a large landmass that is smaller than a continent.
- Ancient Indian religion with a belief in many gods and its followers seek truth and knowledge.
- Good or bad actions that have an effect on a person's soul.
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- The belief that the soul is eternal and is reborn many times, each time in a new body.
- The avoidance of physical abuse, anger, and fights.
- The written language of Ancient India
- Mixtures composed of two or more elements (at least one of which is a metal)
- focusing the mind on spiritual ideas.
- The science of working with metals
- seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons.
- "Enlightened One"; the original one was said to have renounced his worldy possessions and taught of a way to overcome suffering.
- Not eating for an extended period of time.
16 Clues: The state of enlightenment • The "universal spirit" in Hinduism • The science of working with metals • The written language of Ancient India • focusing the mind on spiritual ideas. • Not eating for an extended period of time. • a large landmass that is smaller than a continent. • The avoidance of physical abuse, anger, and fights. • ...
Unit 2 Review 2024-10-24
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- A shift in thinking where science emerged as a new way of gaining knowledge
- this invention helped reach new markets around the world
- competition between European countries for control of Africa
- along with new markets, this inspired European exploration and colonization
- an increase of farming productions due to innovations
- The model of the universe where the SUN is at the center of the universe is
- process of tightening economic control on European colonies by controlling trade
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- Asian country that benefitted the most from imperialism
- conflict with Britain that helped foreign countries gain control of China
- a meeting of European leaders to divide up Africa's land
- the exchange of cultures, people, ideas, plants, animals, and even diseases that began in 1492.
- a period of time where philosophers encouraged individuals to think, question &challenge traditional thoughts
- The term for when a country takes political control over an area to get their resources
- a time period many workers moved to cities to find jobs
- inspired the leaders of the Haitian Revolution
- inspired the French Revolution
16 Clues: inspired the French Revolution • inspired the leaders of the Haitian Revolution • an increase of farming productions due to innovations • Asian country that benefitted the most from imperialism • a time period many workers moved to cities to find jobs • a meeting of European leaders to divide up Africa's land • ...
Unit Four - The Enlightenment and Revolution - Laetitia Vang 2019-02-27
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- European, African, and Americans trades involving food, goods, and slaves
- system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
- the resources - land, labor, and capital - that are needed to produce goods
- Economic System in which all things - land, factories, railroad, businesses, etc. owned by the people - no private property
- king of England overthrown without war; Parliament given more power
- military ruler who seized power in France after the French Revolution
- people who did not agree with the practices of the Church of England and wanted further reforms
- king or queen with complete control
- condition resulting from selling more goods than are bought
- war between the Loyalist (king) and the Patriots fighting for independence in the English colonies
- new way of thinking about the natural world based on questioning, observing, and testing
- Spanish explorer in the Americas
- Economic System based on private ownership and the investment of making money
- First permanent English settlement
- land controlled by another nation
- an intellectual movement of questioning; aka the Age of Reason ; based on the Scientific Revolution
- the movement to end slavery
- a group of workers joining voluntarily to demand higher wages and better working conditions
- Italian explorer who landed in the Americas, but thought he was on another continent
- a policy when a strong country seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, and socially
- logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas (5 steps)
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- ideas that power (government) should be divided between different branches of government
- beginning in England; the shift from making goods from hand to making them by machine
- the growth of cities and the migration of people into them
- global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases during the colonization of the Americas
- a document declaring American independence from Britain and the king
- voyage that brought captured Africans to the West Indies and the Americas
- the idea that government should not interfere with industries and businesses
- rights that people are born with; life, liberty and property
- an economic system in which factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all - little private property
30 Clues: the movement to end slavery • Spanish explorer in the Americas • land controlled by another nation • First permanent English settlement • king or queen with complete control • the growth of cities and the migration of people into them • condition resulting from selling more goods than are bought • logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas (5 steps) • ...
Crossword Puzzle- The Enlightenment Period and the Revolutions. 2021-03-18
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- a revival of an earlier classical style.
- is a system of government that divides the power between a larger central government, and the local and regional governments beneath it; the Constitution
- an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights of the 20th century.
- monarchs who distinguished themselves from ordinary sens by the way they governed
- a new way of thinking about the natural world.
- The earth was viewed as the center of the universe.
- Italian scientist that built on the new theories about astronomy.
- an American philosopher who served as the third president of the United States
- are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
- French word for philosophers.
- francois Marie's pen name
- a style of European architecture, music, and art
- a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown
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- the Russia's longest-ruling female leader.
- the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
- was a philosopher with a better view of human nature.
- They were meetings that scientists, artists, and intelligent people did to discuss their ideas.
- French writer that devoted himself to the study of political liberty.
- sun-centered theory.
- Great philosophe who was passionately committed to individual freedom.
21 Clues: sun-centered theory. • francois Marie's pen name • French word for philosophers. • a revival of an earlier classical style. • the Russia's longest-ruling female leader. • the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • a new way of thinking about the natural world. • a style of European architecture, music, and art • The earth was viewed as the center of the universe. • ...
Crossword Puzzle- The Enlightenment Period and the Revolutions. 2021-03-18
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- sun-centered theory.
- the Russia's longest-ruling female leader.
- They were meetings that scientists, artists, and intelligent people did to discuss their ideas.
- an American philosopher who served as the third president of the United States
- are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
- Italian scientist that built on the new theories about astronomy.
- The earth was viewed as the center of the universe.
- a revival of an earlier classical style.
- French word for philosophers.
- monarchs who distinguished themselves from ordinary sens by the way they governed
- a style of European architecture, music, and art
- francois Marie's pen name
- Great philosophe who was passionately committed to individual freedom.
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- a new way of thinking about the natural world.
- was a philosopher with a better view of human nature.
- an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights of the 20th century.
- French writer that devoted himself to the study of political liberty.
- a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown
- is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
- is a system of government that divides the power between a larger central government, and the local and regional governments beneath it; the Constitution
20 Clues: sun-centered theory. • francois Marie's pen name • French word for philosophers. • a revival of an earlier classical style. • the Russia's longest-ruling female leader. • a new way of thinking about the natural world. • a style of European architecture, music, and art • The earth was viewed as the center of the universe. • ...
Key words Crossword 2017-10-23
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- Wrote about the idea of the separation of powers
- the structure of the federal government that sets up three branches with their own powers
- having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions
- representatives from each of the 13 colonies who participated in writing the Declaration
- a person's ability to be free and independent
- implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations
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- Wrote about the ideas of the social contract and natural law
- allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
- an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
- A time in European history where educated people stressed the importance of learning
- the belief that individuals are born with basic rights
- laws passed by government to protect natural rights
12 Clues: a person's ability to be free and independent • Wrote about the idea of the separation of powers • laws passed by government to protect natural rights • the belief that individuals are born with basic rights • Wrote about the ideas of the social contract and natural law • having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions • ...
The French Revolution 2018-02-28
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- this medieval castle fortress (prison) was stormed in the opening days of the revolution...seen as a symbol of oppression
- the ineffective, unequal, "parliament" of France
- this "ism" began to influence the revolution...fierce loyalty to the state and rulers
- as with the American Revolution...this 18th century political movement significantly influenced the French Revolution
- the architect of the Reign of Terror
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- this institution was replaced by the "cult of the Supreme Being" under Robespierre's radicalism (p.566)
- the French Revolution was inspired in part by this revolution that occurred before it
- radical, bloodiest period of the revolution, many thousands executed in the name of "revolution"
- the instrument of execution favored by French revolutionaries
- the French and American Revolutions (and resistance to slavery) influenced the first successful slave revolution in ______.
- similar to England...France will execute the king but eventually be led by a military dictatorship under ______.
- the king of France during the revolution...executed
12 Clues: the architect of the Reign of Terror • the ineffective, unequal, "parliament" of France • the king of France during the revolution...executed • the instrument of execution favored by French revolutionaries • the French Revolution was inspired in part by this revolution that occurred before it • ...
Japan Vocabulary 2024-01-24
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- a male member of a ruler’s court
- a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
- One of the greatest writers of early Japanese history
- encouraged cultural diffusion from countries on the Asian mainland
- a Japanese religion that expresses love and respect for nature
- a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
- a tower-shaped structure with several stories and upturned, tiled roofs
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- a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
- the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
- someone who holds a high social level
- a form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
- a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
12 Clues: a male member of a ruler’s court • someone who holds a high social level • a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan • a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai • One of the greatest writers of early Japanese history • a Japanese religion that expresses love and respect for nature • encouraged cultural diffusion from countries on the Asian mainland • ...
Unit #2 Europe 2024-10-28
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- In what region of Europe would you find romance languages like French Spanish and English?
- Colonial Empires countries like Spain, Portugal, England, and France are from which region of Europe?
- Political system in which the government control all means of production and consumption of goods?
- Allowed for cities to grow and factories to mass produce goods?
- What two enlightenment thinkers thought of the idea of a social contract?
- Political system in which all citizens share in running the government?
- To establish control over a country or territory?
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- Region of Europe that fell to the Soviet Union and communism after WW2?
- Political organization that encourages the same currency and free trade in Europe?
- Region of Europe where democratic countries of Europe joined NATO after WW2?
- The European Union represents which theme of geography?
- Political system in which a King or Queen claims a divine right to rule?
- Rivers of Europe such as the Rhine and Danube that support Europes economy represent which theme of geography?
- What language is predominantly spoken in Eastern Europe?
14 Clues: To establish control over a country or territory? • The European Union represents which theme of geography? • What language is predominantly spoken in Eastern Europe? • Allowed for cities to grow and factories to mass produce goods? • Region of Europe that fell to the Soviet Union and communism after WW2? • ...
A New Government 2025-11-12
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- A movement that emphasized reason, logic, and individual rights; influenced the Founding Fathers.
- The 1787 meeting in Philadelphia where delegates created a new U.S. Constitution.
- The agreement that counted enslaved people as partially for representation and taxation.
- The first government of the United States that gave most power to the states.
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- The 1787 law that set rules for governing new territories and creating new states.
- The agreement that created a two-house Congress to satisfy both large and small states.
- Essays written to persuade Americans to support the U.S. Constitution.
- A written plan of government that outlines laws and principles.
- To officially approve or confirm a law, treaty, or agreement.
- The system used to formally elect the President and Vice President.
- Land that included future states like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
- A government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
12 Clues: To officially approve or confirm a law, treaty, or agreement. • A written plan of government that outlines laws and principles. • The system used to formally elect the President and Vice President. • Essays written to persuade Americans to support the U.S. Constitution. • The first government of the United States that gave most power to the states. • ...
chapter 10 2017-03-09
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- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, esspecially as an academic dicipline
- the principle or habit of reason of the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct
- astronomer, mathmatician
- controbutions to astronomy,disocvered jupiters moons, advancing telescope technolody, and declaring the earth revolves around the sun
- time period where philosophers or people use reason or the scientific method to discover more
- prodigy child, wrote first symphony when he was eight years old and his first opera at 12, wrote some of the most important materpieces of the Classical era: symphonies, opers, string quarteres, and piano music
- earth-centered
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- english pholosopher, mathmatician: formulator of the law of gravitaion
- three laws of planetary motion int the early 17th century
- argued that human reason could then develop laws that would explain the fundamental workings of nature
- sun-centered
- a method of procedures that has characterized natural science since the 27th century
12 Clues: sun-centered • earth-centered • astronomer, mathmatician • three laws of planetary motion int the early 17th century • english pholosopher, mathmatician: formulator of the law of gravitaion • a person engaged or learned in philosophy, esspecially as an academic dicipline • a method of procedures that has characterized natural science since the 27th century • ...
Ancient Greece and Greek Civilization Vocab STUDY PLAY 2022-02-03
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- A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
- words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
- A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.
- a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment
- A humorous work of drama
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- a form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process
- a play or film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems
- Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
- a sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess
- A brief story that leads to a moral
- the custom of passing along stories by speech
- A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
12 Clues: A humorous work of drama • A brief story that leads to a moral • the custom of passing along stories by speech • A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds • a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment • words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony • Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking • ...
Vocab # 1 (Unit 4) 2022-11-17
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- Style of art and architecture that followed baroque; lighter pastel colors were often used.
- The legislative body of government in England.
- A movement that dominated in Europe during the 18th century that valued the use of reason rather than tradition.
- Restricting access to information in books, film, news, etc.
- Colonists who were loyal to Great Britain.
- The supreme law of the United States of America.
- When a person is treated worse, excluded, disadvantaged, harassed, bullied, humiliated or degraded because of their race or ethnicity.
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- The right to express opinions and beliefs.
- Colonists who rejected British rule.
- Enlightenment idea that the government and its subjects enter into an understanding where the subjects will not break laws or moral codes, and in exchange, the subjects are given protection and other necessities of life.
- A belief that racism can be explained and justified based on (fake) science.
- Rights people receive at birth.
12 Clues: Rights people receive at birth. • Colonists who rejected British rule. • The right to express opinions and beliefs. • Colonists who were loyal to Great Britain. • The legislative body of government in England. • The supreme law of the United States of America. • Restricting access to information in books, film, news, etc. • ...
Unit 1: Age of Revolution vocabulary 2024-08-18
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- a government decided by the people
- a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works
- a radical change or overthrow of an established government
- the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority
- the state of having knowledge or understanding
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- public intellectuals dedicated to solving the real problems of the world
- freedom
- the right that is supposedly given to a king or queen by God to rule a country (2 words)
- a political system in which one ruler or leader has complete power and authority over a country
- political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person (i.e. king or queen) that was passed down from generation to generation
- the state of being free of the control of some other person, country or entity
- form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power that was taken by force
12 Clues: freedom • a government decided by the people • the state of having knowledge or understanding • the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority • a radical change or overthrow of an established government • public intellectuals dedicated to solving the real problems of the world • ...
World Religions 2024-09-10
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- a collection of ancient texts that are the foundation Hinduism
- the 12 followers of jesus, designated to spread his message
- the example set by Muhammad for how Muslims should live
- Judaism’s most sacred text, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
- the spread or migration of the Jewish people outside their homeland, beginning about 586 b.c and increasing after 70 a.d.
- respect shown by children to their parents
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- an ideal state of happiness and peace, attained through enlightenment
- in Christian belief, Jesus’s rise from the dead
- the Chinese belief that a ruler’s power stemmed from divine authority
- a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
- the holy book of Islam
- a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life
12 Clues: the holy book of Islam • respect shown by children to their parents • in Christian belief, Jesus’s rise from the dead • the example set by Muhammad for how Muslims should live • the 12 followers of jesus, designated to spread his message • a collection of ancient texts that are the foundation Hinduism • ...
Imperialism In Japan 2023-02-01
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- The Japanese Constitution borrowed ideas from the _______, including the right to a fair trial.
- During the Tokugawa Shogunate Japan remained ________ from the rest of the world.
- The Meiji ______ was the return of the emperor's power after the civil war.
- Japan built a large ____ by forcing their men to serve in the military and getting modern weapons.
- These were built all over Japan to make it easier to transport goods.
- This was the title of the military leader who had power in Japan.
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- This is the last name of the U.S. commodore that forced Japan to open up to foreign trade.
- During the reign of Emperor Meiji Japan _____ and built up factories.
- This was the lowest class in the Japanese feudal system.
- The name of the civil war fought between supporters of the shogun and the emperor in Japan.
- Japan began imperialism because they needed more ____ ____.
- This was Japan’s first colony.
12 Clues: This was Japan’s first colony. • This was the lowest class in the Japanese feudal system. • Japan began imperialism because they needed more ____ ____. • This was the title of the military leader who had power in Japan. • During the reign of Emperor Meiji Japan _____ and built up factories. • These were built all over Japan to make it easier to transport goods. • ...
Lesson 10 Vocabulary Crossword 2023-02-16
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- A country governed by elected representatives.
- A meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which delegates from the states wrote the U.S. Constitution.
- The northwest corner of new territory gained from Britain after the revolution.
- An agreement stating that enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths of a person when assigning representatives.
- A philosophical age in Europe that promoted rational thought and discovering natural laws.
- The group established to elect the president and vice president.
- A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.
- To formally approve a plan or agreement.
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- The plan of government adopted for state representation in a two house congress.
- The first American Government.
- A law passed by Congress in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed.
- A series of essays written in support of the ratification of the Constitution by the states.
12 Clues: The first American Government. • To formally approve a plan or agreement. • A country governed by elected representatives. • The group established to elect the president and vice president. • A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government. • The northwest corner of new territory gained from Britain after the revolution. • ...
Constitutional Convention 2023-03-13
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- This plan was favored by large states who wanted proportional representation
- This group believed that the U.S. Constitution as it was written at the Constitution should be ratified
- The idea that power comes from the people
- Enlightenment idea from Montesquieu that said power should be divided into 3 branches
- Added to the Constitution after the Constitutional Convention due to concerns for individual liberties
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- This was a combination of 2 plans and established our bicameral congress
- This compromise determined how slaves would be counted in regards to population for representation
- The event where the delegates were originally supposed to rewrite the Articles of Confederation
- This group believed that a Bill of Rights needed to be added to the Constitution before ratification
- This plan was favored by small states who wanted equal representation
- a word meaning 'two house' in reference to our legislature
- A written plan for Government
12 Clues: A written plan for Government • The idea that power comes from the people • a word meaning 'two house' in reference to our legislature • This plan was favored by small states who wanted equal representation • This was a combination of 2 plans and established our bicameral congress • This plan was favored by large states who wanted proportional representation • ...
Japan Under The Shoguns 2025-07-01
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- one of the lowest social groups in Japan, did work seen as unclean, like butchery and handling the dead
- the family that ruled Japan as shoguns from 1603 to 1868
- a religion from India that spread to Japan, teaching the path to enlightenment
- the ruler who was the symbolic head of Japan, with little real power during the Shogunate
- the powerful military leader who actually ruled Japan
- the “divine wind,” a typhoon that helped Japan defeat Mongol invasions
- the strict code of honour and behaviour that samurai followed
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- the system of loyalty and land exchange that structured medieval Japanese society
- the warrior class in feudal Japan, known for their swords, armour and loyalty
- the capital built up by the Tokugawa shoguns, today known as Tokyo
- large landowners who controlled regions and commanded their own samurai armies
- Japan’s traditional religion, based on nature spirits called kami
12 Clues: the powerful military leader who actually ruled Japan • the family that ruled Japan as shoguns from 1603 to 1868 • the strict code of honour and behaviour that samurai followed • Japan’s traditional religion, based on nature spirits called kami • the capital built up by the Tokugawa shoguns, today known as Tokyo • ...
F25 Honors American History Vocab 2025-08-15
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- A colonist who rebelled against British
- Having two branches or chambers
- Inalienable __________:Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
- A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose
- Salutary ___________:Allowed the colonies to operate with minimal interference from the British government
- An agreement made taking in multiple ideas or points of view
- Intellectual movement that highlighted science and reason. It influenced human rights and a new way to govern.
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- The power or authority of a government to rule itself and make its own decisions without outside interference.
- Complaints raised by the American colonists against British rule, often cited in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting violations of rights. These justified their quest for independence.
- Writs of _________: Allowed British authorities to search American ships & homes for smuggled items
- A change or addition made to a law or a constitution.
- A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
12 Clues: Having two branches or chambers • A colonist who rebelled against British • A change or addition made to a law or a constitution. • An agreement made taking in multiple ideas or points of view • Inalienable __________:Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness • A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose • ...
DIY Crossword 5A 2025-11-07
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- social and political upheaval in France that overthrew the monarchy
- a series of uprisings where colonies in Latin America gained independence from European
- a successful insurrection by enslaved Africans against French colonial rule
- political movement that advocates for the equal rights of women
- a colonial revolt against British rule that resulted in the independence of the United States
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- an 18th-century intellectual movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism over traditional authority
- citizens surrender some of their freedoms to a government in exchange for protection
- ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, and identity of a nation, often promoting loyalty to that nation above all else
- the belief that a supreme being created the universe but does not intervene in its affairs
- movement to end slavery and the slave trade
- life, liberty, and property
- economic philosophy that advocates for minimal government intervention
12 Clues: life, liberty, and property • movement to end slavery and the slave trade • political movement that advocates for the equal rights of women • social and political upheaval in France that overthrew the monarchy • economic philosophy that advocates for minimal government intervention • a successful insurrection by enslaved Africans against French colonial rule • ...
section 1 and 2 2020-12-07
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- the first women advocate of rights
- this is where they changed a lot of the different way of thinking for a more modern day science.
- it was the theory of the fourth century
- he believed in a more positive human nature unlike others at the time.
- was a believer in individual freedom and had many good essays on the topic
- the way used to test and find answers
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- someone who was teaching hings that was against what the churches say
- it explained the orbiting of plants
- its a new way of doing things finally separating the science world and the religious one.
- he was a big person in the thought of political liberty
- the people that were finding out about all this new science.
- was a writer of political essays
- the gift of having law and order with all their rights stripped away.
- he came later but took Galileo thoughts and finally show people he was right.
14 Clues: was a writer of political essays • the first women advocate of rights • it explained the orbiting of plants • the way used to test and find answers • it was the theory of the fourth century • he was a big person in the thought of political liberty • the people that were finding out about all this new science. • ...
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-03-29
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- Not safe or secure. Page 209
- Person without home or friends. Page 159
- Originate from a person or thing as a source, spread out. Page 106
- Person in charge of all or part of a museum, library, etc. Page 49
- A person who held a job or office before the current holder. Page 220
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- To Hesitate in action from lack of courage. Page 5
- A person's way of standing or moving. Page 230
- To ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. Page 250 Petered- To decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end. Page 256
- A moment of enlightenment when the underlying truth or essence of a thing is suddenly made clear. Page 109
- So small as to be almost nothing. Page 177
- Yielding gain or profit. Page 152
- A knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of a woman's head. Page 219
- Having or showing strong feeling. Page 3
- A line of people waiting a turn. Page 41
14 Clues: Not safe or secure. Page 209 • Yielding gain or profit. Page 152 • Person without home or friends. Page 159 • Having or showing strong feeling. Page 3 • A line of people waiting a turn. Page 41 • So small as to be almost nothing. Page 177 • A person's way of standing or moving. Page 230 • To Hesitate in action from lack of courage. Page 5 • ...
Travel Puzzle 2023-06-18
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- India’s two most glorious dynasties the Mauryas’and Guptas flourished in ancient ____ region which was then known as Magadh.
- _____and Mahabharata, the grand epics of India have numerous tales associated with various places in Bihar
- The famous art form originated in Mithila region
- Famous pilgrimage located in Amritsar that attracts more than 1 lakh tourists per day
- The traditional weave based on geometric designs from Punjab
- The famous Attari- Wagah border is situated between India and ____
- The founder of Jainism was born in Vaishali which is also the first republic of the world
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first of India was born in Bihar.
- _____was the first major mathematician astronomer born in 476 CE in Patliputra
- The great king Ashoka had his capital in _____that is present day Patna
- The tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment is known as the ____ tree.
- World’s largest and tallest stupa
- Land of five rivers
- _____and Vikramashila are the oldest international universities established in the 5th and 8th centuries respectively
14 Clues: Land of five rivers • World’s largest and tallest stupa • The famous art form originated in Mithila region • Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first of India was born in Bihar. • The traditional weave based on geometric designs from Punjab • The famous Attari- Wagah border is situated between India and ____ • ...
Travel Puzzle 2023-06-18
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- India’s two most glorious dynasties the Mauryas’and Guptas flourished in ancient ____ region which was then known as Magadh.
- _____and Mahabharata, the grand epics of India have numerous tales associated with various places in Bihar
- The famous art form originated in Mithila region
- Famous pilgrimage located in Amritsar that attracts more than 1 lakh tourists per day
- The traditional weave based on geometric designs from Punjab
- The famous Attari- Wagah border is situated between India and ____
- The founder of Jainism was born in Vaishali which is also the first republic of the world
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first of India was born in Bihar.
- _____was the first major mathematician astronomer born in 476 CE in Patliputra
- The great king Ashoka had his capital in _____that is present day Patna
- The tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment is known as the ____ tree.
- World’s largest and tallest stupa
- Land of five rivers
- _____and Vikramashila are the oldest international universities established in the 5th and 8th centuries respectively
14 Clues: Land of five rivers • World’s largest and tallest stupa • The famous art form originated in Mithila region • Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first of India was born in Bihar. • The traditional weave based on geometric designs from Punjab • The famous Attari- Wagah border is situated between India and ____ • ...
Buddhism 2025-01-17
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- insignia is associated with the birth of Gautam Buddha?
- The word stupa was used in this text for the first time
- taught in the language of the ordinary people, which is?
- tales Which are the works of buddhist literature associated with tales of buddhas previous life?
- A prominent mahavihara in ancient india
- The first buddhist council was held in rajgriha under which king?
- Alar Kalam was the teacher of which philosophy?
- With reference to Indian history, who is considered a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
- Clan Gautama Siddharta was born into the royal family of which clan?
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- Which buddhist monk brought zen budddhism to china in the 5th century?
- On the banks of which of the following rivers did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment?
- The event of his death is called>
- Milindapanho is an ancient text in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and which Buddhist monk?
- Which one of the tripitakan texts discusses Buddhist philosophy?
14 Clues: The event of his death is called> • A prominent mahavihara in ancient india • Alar Kalam was the teacher of which philosophy? • insignia is associated with the birth of Gautam Buddha? • The word stupa was used in this text for the first time • taught in the language of the ordinary people, which is? • Which one of the tripitakan texts discusses Buddhist philosophy? • ...
Napoleon & Nationalism 2023-01-17
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- The terms of the Congress of Vienna led to widespread discontent in Europe, Italy and _____
- led Prussia in the unification of Germany through war and by appealing to nationalist feeling.
- Napoleon attempted to unify Europe through French ______
- By 1802 Napoleon conquered a large portion of this continent attempting to unify it
- The treaty attempted to restore France to its normal state after Napoleon's rule?
- Code As Emperor he established this Code of Law inspired by Enlightenment ideals.
- Under new political philosophies this group are considered the wealth property and nobility
- War led to the creation of the German state.
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- This war is known as the longest war in history and impacted social patterns in Europe
- Led the Congress of Vienna
- Classical civilizations and foreign influence contributed to the development of cultural and social patterns in this area
- mostly middle-class business leaders and merchants
- The awakening of feelings of national pride and the growth of nation
- Napoleon proved his leadership abilities during this Revolution as a general
14 Clues: Led the Congress of Vienna • War led to the creation of the German state. • mostly middle-class business leaders and merchants • Napoleon attempted to unify Europe through French ______ • The awakening of feelings of national pride and the growth of nation • Napoleon proved his leadership abilities during this Revolution as a general • ...
Road to Revolution 2025-10-29
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- Boston _________ Mob attacked British soldiers in 1770, they fired on the crowd and killed 5
- economic system that values exports more than imports so the country can have more gold and silver
- ________ Quartering Act: forced colonists to keep soldiers in their homes
- _____________ Acts: British name for the 4 acts passed in response to the Boston Tea Party
- New ideas spreading about government and politics
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- _____________ Acts: 1767 acts taxing various household needs
- First Great _____________: religious revival in the 1730's-40's
- _________ ________ War: global name for a conflict between France, Britain, and various allies between 1754-1763
- ________ _______ riot: early 1770, fight broke out because redcoats were tearing down liberty poles
- __________ neglect: Britain ignored the colonies until 1754
- ____________ Revolution: new inventions and discoveries about the world were made, new method of figuring stuff out
- ____________ Acts: British said colonists' trade had to go through Britain first, mostly ignored
- __________ Act: British government said they had supreme authority over all the colonies
- _______ Quartering Act: forced colonies to keep soldiers in public housing
14 Clues: New ideas spreading about government and politics • __________ neglect: Britain ignored the colonies until 1754 • _____________ Acts: 1767 acts taxing various household needs • First Great _____________: religious revival in the 1730's-40's • ________ Quartering Act: forced colonists to keep soldiers in their homes • ...
Classical Civilizations: Post Greece 2025-12-16
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- A social class system where birth determines your class in Hinduism.
- The process or study of dividing the past into periods of time and naming them.
- A religion focused on achieving enlightenment and finding a middle path.
- A form of government where power is in the hands of the citizens directly.
- Of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture.
- A belief system where harmony can be reached by each person fulfilling their role in the five relationships.
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- A system of beliefs formed from cultural diffusion in the wake of Alexander the Great.
- The act of exchanging something for something else.
- Strong winds that change direction depending on the season or time of year.
- The Greek term for a city or city state and its society.
- The mountain range that separates India and China.
- A classical empire which started in modern day Italy.
- The first emperor of Rome.
- The dynasty founded by Shi Huangdi and the first to unify China.
14 Clues: The first emperor of Rome. • The mountain range that separates India and China. • The act of exchanging something for something else. • A classical empire which started in modern day Italy. • The Greek term for a city or city state and its society. • The dynasty founded by Shi Huangdi and the first to unify China. • ...
Units 7 & 8: Scientific Revolution, Absolutism, & Enlightenment 2024-12-04
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- The idea in Absolutism that power was given to kings directly by God
- Ruler famous for saying "I am the State"
- Galileo invented the Thermometer and this
- Descartes said "I _________, therefore I am"
- When the church stays out of government and education
- Wrote "The Social Contract"
- The idea of a free-market economy where government does not interfere
- This Revolutionary movement placed an emphasis on abstract reasoning, quantitative thought and understanding how nature works
- The idea that society agrees to be governed by certain rules because it's best for the entire community
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- The Heliocentric view puts this at the center of the Universe
- Invention that helped spread ideas quickly and easily through written word
- Ruler of Russia
- The country considered to be the best example of Absolutism during the 17th century
- The type of technology Peter the Great used to westernize Russia
- Developed the Law of Gravity
- The Ptolemaic System places this at the center of the universe
16 Clues: Ruler of Russia • Wrote "The Social Contract" • Developed the Law of Gravity • Ruler famous for saying "I am the State" • Galileo invented the Thermometer and this • Descartes said "I _________, therefore I am" • When the church stays out of government and education • The Heliocentric view puts this at the center of the Universe • ...
Peyton Coleman 2023-01-05
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- Legalized segregation in the South.
- plan of govt. for the USA before the constitution, was not working because federal govt. too weak
- Carries out the laws, Enforces laws, President, elected for 4 yrs
- established in practice or custom,to make part of life
- ideas from the 18th century that influenced our Declaration and Constitution
- 1896 Supreme Court case: separate but equal is constitutional, Segregation is ok
- 100 member, 2 from each state, who serve 6-yr term
- 435 members, who serve 2-yr term, lower house of congress, based on population
- Makes laws,Bicameral (House, Senate)
- Companies that control all production of a good or service
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- use of government power for personal gain
- process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot
- central banking system of the United States, which regulates banks
- addition of new territory to an existing country
- Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly, and interprets the laws
- People who wanted to perserve the country for white, American-born Protestants
16 Clues: Legalized segregation in the South. • Makes laws,Bicameral (House, Senate) • use of government power for personal gain • addition of new territory to an existing country • 100 member, 2 from each state, who serve 6-yr term • established in practice or custom,to make part of life • Companies that control all production of a good or service • ...
Historical places in India 2021-03-06
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- A site with stupas, in Madhya Pradesh, showing the scene in a city
- Cirty where were the Sangams composed and compiled by assembly of poets
- Place where natural caves close to the River Narmada are found
- An ancient city which stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati in Gujarat
- Capital of the Kingdom of Vajji
- City wher the the Shore Temple is situated
- Capital of the Kauravas
- Capital of the Ashoka empire
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- Where did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment
- Place where the Iron pillar built 1500 years which has not rusted
- Place where the lions that we see on our notes/coins carved in stone and placed on top of a massive stone pillar
- A costal settlement in South India where ships unloaded goods from distant lands
- Location in Kashmir where archaeologist have found pit houses with cooking hearths
- Ancient name of coastal Orissa
- The most famous Buddhist monastry where the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuan Zang studied
- Place where the teachings of Mahavira in the written form is available
16 Clues: Capital of the Kauravas • Capital of the Ashoka empire • Ancient name of coastal Orissa • Capital of the Kingdom of Vajji • City wher the the Shore Temple is situated • Where did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment • Place where natural caves close to the River Narmada are found • Place where the Iron pillar built 1500 years which has not rusted • ...
No is Yes 2025-05-05
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- (noun) secret and complicated plans or schemes, often with negative intentions
- (adverb) in a secretive or plotting manner, often related to a conspiracy
- (verb) to offer or present something to someone
- (adverb) in a manner indicating disbelief or skepticism
- (noun) a feeling of being completely puzzled or confused
- (noun) the state of having knowledge or understanding, often resulting from learning or experience
- (adjective) pretended or faked; not genuine
- (adjective) showing or expressing disdain or scorn
- (noun) the action or process of breathing in air or other gases
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- (verb) to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
- (noun) a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer's original copy of a book, article, or play before it is published
- (noun) the state or condition of having or showing a wish to do evil to others
- (noun) a dog of mixed breed / an insult to a horrible person
- (adjective) characterized by modesty or criticism of oneself
- (adjective) willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
- (noun) the quality of being honest, genuine, and truthful in one's actions and words
16 Clues: (adjective) pretended or faked; not genuine • (verb) to offer or present something to someone • (adjective) showing or expressing disdain or scorn • (verb) to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way • (adverb) in a manner indicating disbelief or skepticism • (noun) a feeling of being completely puzzled or confused • ...
M2 Finals Buddhism Reviewer 2023-09-15
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- monk ordained at age 22 at Wat Liap,Ubon Ratchathani? LPMUN
- monk is said to have been given a pearl by a snake LPTHUAD
- practiced forest meditation LPMUN
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- to stay around after his enlightenment to help people LPTHUAD?
- of the following monk is said to have been the teacher of King Rama IV and King Rama V? SOMDEJTOH
5 Clues: practiced forest meditation LPMUN • monk is said to have been given a pearl by a snake LPTHUAD • monk ordained at age 22 at Wat Liap,Ubon Ratchathani? LPMUN • to stay around after his enlightenment to help people LPTHUAD? • of the following monk is said to have been the teacher of King Rama IV and King Rama V? SOMDEJTOH
American Revolution 2022-12-16
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- radical change in the established order, usually the established government and social institutions was
- To formally put an end to.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country
- An official agreement between two or more countries.
- or by plotting to overthrow the government.
- To agree and accept something, approve of something, or allow something
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- Someone who owes allegiance to a government or ruler.
- The good of the community as a whole.
- Betrayal of one’s country, especially by giving aid to an enemy in
- where was the battle that the British intending to suppress the possibility of rebellion by seizing weapons from the colonist?
- an intellectual and cultural movement in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith.
- A government in which a single ruler possesses and abuses absolute power.
12 Clues: To formally put an end to. • The good of the community as a whole. • or by plotting to overthrow the government. • An official agreement between two or more countries. • Someone who owes allegiance to a government or ruler. • Betrayal of one’s country, especially by giving aid to an enemy in • To agree and accept something, approve of something, or allow something • ...
Crossword 2017-06-28
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- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
- A preliminary or opening statement
- Any of the leading philosophical, political, or social thinkers of the French Enlightenment
- A written document recording the system and limits of a government
- Having intellectual insight and being open-minded and educated
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- A rebirth in the 1700s and 1800s of the artistic forms of the ancient Greeks and Romans
- A central government that relies on voters to elect officials to represent them
- A new way of seeking truth that relied on observation, experimentation, and reasoning
- A process of discovery for scientific investigation
- A set of statements or principles made to explain a group of facts or phenomena
- A gathering of people for social or intellectual discussions
- An explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested
12 Clues: A preliminary or opening statement • A process of discovery for scientific investigation • A gathering of people for social or intellectual discussions • Having intellectual insight and being open-minded and educated • A written document recording the system and limits of a government • ...
number 2 2022-02-03
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- democracy: a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
- a play or film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems
- a story meant to teach a lesson
- a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment
- a sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess
- a long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero
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- democracy: a form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process
- a Persian religion based on the belief of one god
- a traditional story that explains the practices or beliefs of a people or something in the natural world
- a story written in the form of a play
- words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
- tradition: the custom of passing along stories by speech
12 Clues: a story meant to teach a lesson • a story written in the form of a play • a Persian religion based on the belief of one god • a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment • words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony • tradition: the custom of passing along stories by speech • a long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero • ...
Foundations of American Government 2023-09-11
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- Philosopher who suggested a separation of powers into branches of government
- Document that extended the rights of 'commoners' to have a voice in the government
- Encouraged free thinkers to question the practices of the Catholic Church
- According to Locke, a ruler gains authority through the _____ of the governed
- The Magna Carta forced King John to consult _____ before making arbitrary decisions
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- Philosopher who concluded in his book 'Leviathan' that people are incapable of ruling themselves
- Where did the democratic tradition that led to the development of the American democratic republic truly begin?
- The natural rights that Locke believed the government should protect were life, liberty, and _____
- The purpose of the English Bill of Rights was to guarantee ____ elections
- Gutenberg's _____ spread new ideas relatively quickly and easily during the Enlightenment
- Was deeply influenced by John Locke's ideas when drafting the Declaration of Independence
- Ancient civilization that contributed to the development of the American democratic republic
12 Clues: The purpose of the English Bill of Rights was to guarantee ____ elections • Encouraged free thinkers to question the practices of the Catholic Church • Philosopher who suggested a separation of powers into branches of government • According to Locke, a ruler gains authority through the _____ of the governed • ...
Level C #2 Vocabulary 2023-11-11
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- title for a ruler of a Muslim country
- member of an Islamic religious group that supported Ali as the first caliph and now forms a minority of the world’s Muslims
- the system of writing numbers we use today
- devotion to a deity, constituting a way to salvation in Hinduism
- woven fabric
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- an Islamic lifestyle that emphasizes controlling one’s desires, giving up worldly attachments, and seeking nearness to God
- having to do with the sea
- a series of rulers from the same family
- member of an Islamic religious group that supported Abu Bakr as the first caliph and now forms a majority of the world’s Muslims
- a person many Buddhists believe to have reached enlightenment, but who is reborn again to help others on earth reach nirvana
- art of beautiful writing
- title meaning “successor” in Arabic, used by leaders of the Muslim community who followed Muhammad
12 Clues: woven fabric • art of beautiful writing • having to do with the sea • title for a ruler of a Muslim country • a series of rulers from the same family • the system of writing numbers we use today • devotion to a deity, constituting a way to salvation in Hinduism • title meaning “successor” in Arabic, used by leaders of the Muslim community who followed Muhammad • ...
crossword 2024-10-30
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- the right of all males to vote in elections
- relating to a political group associated with views, practices, and policies of extreme change
- political belief that the rights of the individual are preeminent
- is a belief that emphasizes one’s national identity and prioritizes national pride and national goals above all else
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- an empire in which people of many nationalities live
- an intellectual movement that emerged at the end of the eighteenth century in reaction to the Enlightenment; it stressed feelings, emotion, and imagination as sources of knowing that helped define the era
- a mid-nineteenth-century movement that rejected romanticism and sought to portray life as it actually was
- a popular vote
- an empire in which people of many nationalities live
- the reliance on military strength
10 Clues: a popular vote • the reliance on military strength • the right of all males to vote in elections • an empire in which people of many nationalities live • an empire in which people of many nationalities live • political belief that the rights of the individual are preeminent • ...
Age of Revolutions Intro 2025-10-29
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- partial creator of the social contract and supporter of absolute monarchies.
- argued people had freedoms of speech and religion, kinda criticizes the French Monarchy.
- believed that the government's role was to enforce the will of society.
- a rapid and significant change in either political or social order.
- A rapid and significant change in either political or social order.
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- an era of a rational and logical approach to government known as this.
- one ruler, one centralized pool of power, and nobody to challenge their authority.
- a form of government with power to the people featuring voting and rule of law.
- featuring a king/queen as the head of the state in this form of government.
- said all human beings are born with life, liberty, property lowkey the goat.
10 Clues: a rapid and significant change in either political or social order. • A rapid and significant change in either political or social order. • an era of a rational and logical approach to government known as this. • believed that the government's role was to enforce the will of society. • featuring a king/queen as the head of the state in this form of government. • ...
Crossword 2021-11-03
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- the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is closest to the sun.
- He became the first person that used a telescope to observe the sky
- he is known for his laws of planetary motion
- he was a key figure in the philosophical revolution known as the Enlightenment.
- The shape of a planet's elliptical orbit is defined by...
- the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun.
- is a unit 1AU=1496x10high 8km
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- the apparent background movement of a plate is called
- colliding particles in the early solar system merged to form...
- he formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center.
- is an oval shape Centered on 2 points
11 Clues: is a unit 1AU=1496x10high 8km • is an oval shape Centered on 2 points • he is known for his laws of planetary motion • the apparent background movement of a plate is called • The shape of a planet's elliptical orbit is defined by... • colliding particles in the early solar system merged to form... • He became the first person that used a telescope to observe the sky • ...
Delight's road to American revolution P 90 - 97 in text 2019-10-28
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- A system in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain and Africa
- Slaves brought from Africa to the Americas was called this
- A religious movementthat swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s
- Philosopher that thought people had natural rights such as equality and liberty
- It was here that people talked about deciding issues of local interest
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- An Ottawa chief who had fought for france and tried to resist british settlements west of the appalachians
- War between Britain and the Native Americans and France
- 1689 act that reduced the powers of the english monarch
- A movement that took place in the 1700's, spreading the ideas that logic and reason could improve society
- Claimed to have been born in Africa,became a slave and gained his freedom
- "Old World" continent
11 Clues: "Old World" continent • War between Britain and the Native Americans and France • 1689 act that reduced the powers of the english monarch • Slaves brought from Africa to the Americas was called this • It was here that people talked about deciding issues of local interest • Claimed to have been born in Africa,became a slave and gained his freedom • ...
Np Buddhism Re Class 2022-05-13
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- a state of perfect happiness and peace or enlightenment.
- a period of time for religious exercises and meditation
- core or central ideas of a religion, which give it its identity and often affect the lives of the believers.
- the sacred writings of the Theravada Buddhism which means three baskets.
- saving, protecting from harm.
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- a name that means enlightened one and was given to Siddhartha Gautama by his followers.
- a journey made by a person or a pilgrim to a sacred place.
- a person who starts up or sets up something from the very beginning.
- and object that belonged to a holy person which is treated as holy after the persons death.
- someone who takes refuge in Buddha in his teachings in the Sangha.
- a community of monks and nuns founded by the Buddha
11 Clues: saving, protecting from harm. • a community of monks and nuns founded by the Buddha • a period of time for religious exercises and meditation • a state of perfect happiness and peace or enlightenment. • a journey made by a person or a pilgrim to a sacred place. • someone who takes refuge in Buddha in his teachings in the Sangha. • ...
The Colonial Society 2024-11-15
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- the top of the colonial social classes that includes wealthy planters, merchants or ministers
- private schools run by women in their own homes
- a movement that started in the 1600's and 1700's that focused on human reason
- a distinctive combination of English and West African language that the enslaved African spoke
- the first college in the colonies that opened in 1638 with ten students
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- boys who worked for a master to learn a trade or craft
- a religious revival, or movement in the 1730's and 1740's
- the act of publishing a statement that may unjustly damage a person's reputation
- a belief held without a proof
- below the gentry in the social classes that includes farmers who worked in their own lands and skilled craftworkers
- willingness to accept beliefs that are different from your own
11 Clues: a belief held without a proof • private schools run by women in their own homes • boys who worked for a master to learn a trade or craft • a religious revival, or movement in the 1730's and 1740's • willingness to accept beliefs that are different from your own • the first college in the colonies that opened in 1638 with ten students • ...
Crossword For 11th Grade 2024-12-09
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- Last major battle of the American Revolutionary War
- Known as a time of "Rebirth"
- Puritans decided to put women who they believed were witches on trial, where they later hung them
- The battle in the American Revolutionary War that convinced the French to form an ally with America
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- The document that ended the French and Indian War
- One of the early battle of the American Revolutionary War that boosted American morale
- Religious revival meetings that happened throughout the 1730s-1740s
- Trade that happened starting from Europe, down to Africa, to America and back to Europe
- Known as the Age of Reason where philosophers stressed reason and the scientific method
- The war between Britain and the French
- Also known as separatists and were one of the first groups of people to move to America
11 Clues: Known as a time of "Rebirth" • The war between Britain and the French • The document that ended the French and Indian War • Last major battle of the American Revolutionary War • Religious revival meetings that happened throughout the 1730s-1740s • One of the early battle of the American Revolutionary War that boosted American morale • ...
World History Semester One Review 2024-12-11
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- worldly rather than spiritual; concerned with the here and now
- a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas (Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Analysis, Conclusion)
- literally "rebirth"; a revival of art and classical learning that began in Italy at the end of the Middle Ages
- church officials/representatives of the Catholic church; high clergy was mostly noble; lower clergy was very important to the peasants as they provided health care, charitable aid, administration of births, marriages, and deaths; members of the FIRST Estate.
- a movement for religious reform that led to the founding of Christian churches that did not accept the pope's authority (known as Protestants); begun by Martin Luther in Germany and Henry VIII in England
- the idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God's representative on Earth; ruler's authority to rule came from God
- the most celebrated document in English history, drawn up by English nobles; guaranteed certain basic political rights and limited the power of the king (1215 AD)
- (1712-1778) Enlightenment philosophe; believed that the best government was a democracy because it brought forth the "general will" of the people; thought people were basically good but became corrupted by civiliazation.
- Religious group from England who came to the New World ten years after the Pilgrims, also for religious freedom; settled Massachussetts Bay.
- Enlightenment philosophe (English) who developed the idea of balance of power or checks and balances in goverment
- an intellectual movement that focuses on human potential and achievements
- militaristic Muslim Empire (1300-1917) that began in Anatolia or modern day Turkey and expanded outward in the name of Islam; known for its golden age under Suleyman the Lawgiver; declined as a result of bizarre policy of Sultans killing ablest successors...but did hang on until the early 1900's.
- astronomer, scientist, and mathematician; identified the concept of a heliocentric solar system (the sun is the center of the solar system)
- pardons for sin sold by the Catholic Church-raised money for the church and supposedly got the buyer into heaven sooner
- conquerors from Spain; traveled to the New World in search of wealth (God, Gold and Glory) and often ravaged native populations in the process
- English WOMAN :) writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights; wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, arguing that women are not naturally inferior to men, but appear to be only because they lack education; suggested that both men and women should be treated as rational beings and imagined a social order founded on reason
- agreement in 1805 between Napoleon and the church that greatly pleased the peasants; recognized the power and influence of the church in spiritual and social affairs but rejected any church involvement in national and foreign affairs; state is superior to the church politically; used by Napoleon to shore up his power
- English scientist who developed the theory of the Universal Law of Gravitation
- name given to the system of rule in France before 1789; consisted of absolute monarchy, rigid social classes, economic hardship for peasants and great wealth and privileges for the nobility
- the three primary motivations for European exploration to the "New World"--to spread the Christian religion, acquire wealth, and gain individual fame and national respect/status
- Enlightenment philosophe (English); believed that people were basically good and capable of great improvement; favored rule by the consent of the governed
- drafted by Parliament in 1689, made clear the limits of royal power and fully ushered in Constitutional Monarchy in England; called for freedom of speech, the right to petition the king, no taxation without representation, no suspending of Parliament's laws.
- a new way of thinking about the natural world, based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs
- Islamic Indian empire that began around 1526 when Babur united different sultanates began to fall as European powers would invade.
- kings or queens who held all of the power within their states' boundaries; controlled all aspects of society, limited rights of the people, eliminated rivals, provided protection and glory in return for loyalty and taxes
- the clergy (300 delegates, 1 vote)
- the middle leg of the transatlantic trade triangle; the voyage that brought captured Africans to the West Indies and later to North and South America; known for the brutal treatment of slaves on the ships
- produced books quickly and cheaply using moveable type; led to an increase in the spread of ideas and literacy among the lower classes; helped spur on Scientific Revolution
- largest social class in France numbering about 22 million or about 85 % of the population; lead lives full of hard work and poverty; often died young; loved the king and the Catholic church but hated the privileged nobility; paid taxes to nobles, king, and church (up to 80% of income); spent 75% of non-taxed income on bread/food
- system of government in which a king or queen shares power with representatives of the people (parliament) according to a system of written laws
- a new intellectual movement at the height of the mid-1700s that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems (the Age of Reason)
- "everyone else" = masses of peasants, bourgeoisie, poor urban workers (600 delegates, 1 vote)
- Colonists who were persecuted for their religious beliefs in England and sought religious freedom in the New World; founded the second English colony (Plymouth)
- the buying and selling of Africans for work in the Americas; brought about by a shortage of Native American slaves (as they had died of disease and resistance); Africans were preferred because they had some agricultural knowledge, some immunity to disease, did not know the land so it was harder to escape, and they had dark skin so it would be hard for them to hide if they did escape
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- the theory that the earth is an immoveable object at the center of the universe with the planets and sun revolving around it in perfect circles
- Henry VIII's daughter...made England Protestant by creating the Anglican church which was a compromise of Catholic and Protestant practices
- the theory that the sun was the center of the universe with the planets revolving around it
- English monarch and devout Catholic who decided to end the Pope's authority in England because he resented the influence of the Pope in secular affairs (the Pope would not give him a divorce)
- a transatlantic trading network in which raw materials, finished goods, and slaves were traded among the Americas, Europe, and Africa
- promise made by members of the Third Estate and some of their noble/clergy allies (who had taken the name National Assembly) NOT to disband until France had a new constitution
- system in Spanish America in which the crown gave settlers the right to demand Native labor on their farms, ranches, or in mines; Spanish settlers promised to act fairly and respect the natives but in reality, they were abusive to the native workers and many natives died from being worked to death
- French Philosophe who argued for tolerance, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech; criticized the clergy and the wealthy nobility so jailed and exiled
- a well educated man who excelled in many fields such as dance, poetry, science, politics, and etc.
- German monk who began the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses attacking corruption in the Catholic Church; argued that all people of faith are equal
- (1564-1642) Astronomer, Italian scientist, and scholar; constructed a telescope and saw imperfections in the universe; supported the Copernican theory (sun-centered solar system); accused of heresy twice by the church and forced to recant
- lands that are controlled by another nation; exist to benefit the "Mother Country"
- the social critics in France during the Enlightenment (Ex: Voltaire)
- uniform set of laws for France that eliminated many of the injustices of the old regime but limited liberty (no free press) and promoted order and stability over individual rights
- Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire
- Italian sailor who sailed for Spain and began the "Age of Exploration" by "discovering" the New World in 1492
- Bloodless revolution in which (Catholic)King James II fled England, leaving the throne open for his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William who agreed to rule England as an official Constitutional Monarchy
- Representative body the king could call to offer advice/approve new taxes; made up of three groups of deputies organized into three Estates (see below)
- king of England in the early 1600's when parliament was battling the king for power; signed and then ignored the Petition of Right; executed at the end of the English Civil War for treason against Parliament (the people)--first ever execution of a king by the people
- the wealthiest and most power social class in France; numbered about 300,000 or less than 1% of the population; had special status and privilege due to noble birth; did not pay taxes
- a royal prison but also the biggest source of gunpowder in Paris; this symbol of absolute monarchy fell to attacking crowds looking for guns to support the revolution--its fall was a hugely important symbol of the French people overcoming absolute monarchy
- total blockade (closing of ports) between Britain and all other European nations designed to cripple Britain; unenforceable failure
- The Protestant church created in England when it broke away from the Catholic church
- the nobility (300 delegates, 1 vote)
- newer and growing middle class in France representing about 10% of the population; professionals such as merchants, judges, legal officials, and small factory owners; valued education and supported Enlightenment ideas about political and social equality; led the French Revolution
- Christians who belonged to non-Catholic churches; the first Protestants were the German princes who decided to support Luther and his ideas against the German princes who supported the Pope and Charles the V
- Enlightenment philosophe (English) who believed that people were naturally wicked and selfish; favored rule by an absolute monarch
61 Clues: the clergy (300 delegates, 1 vote) • the nobility (300 delegates, 1 vote) • Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire • worldly rather than spiritual; concerned with the here and now • the social critics in France during the Enlightenment (Ex: Voltaire) • an intellectual movement that focuses on human potential and achievements • ...
The Government Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-16
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- A body of electors chosen or appointed by a larger group
- Government branch that includes the president and the departments that help run the government
- Part of the Constitution that says the king is subject to law and that the people could not be deprived of their lives, liberty, and property
- A short and dignified statement/introduction
- The idea that political authority belongs to the people
- To vote to rid a president do to a crime
- Unable to be punished
- Government branch that is made up of all national courts
- An official change to the constitution
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- Government branch that is responsible for proposing and passing laws
- The sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a country
- Allows the Congress to change for new tech
- A person who acts for or represents another or others, such as a deputy or representative at a political convention
- A movement towards the idea of self-government
- To give consent to a treaty/contract
- To reject a proposed law
16 Clues: Unable to be punished • To reject a proposed law • To give consent to a treaty/contract • An official change to the constitution • To vote to rid a president do to a crime • Allows the Congress to change for new tech • A short and dignified statement/introduction • A movement towards the idea of self-government • The idea that political authority belongs to the people • ...
World History Unit 1 Review 2023-12-12
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- Spread Christianity and European culture/ ideals to other parts of the world
- Basis of the Golden Rule; from Confucianism
- Major religion of Africa; like the Dogon people
- When your civilization wants to be left alone and not changed by outsiders
- More valuable than gold in Middle Ages; controlled by Mali Empire and Mansa Musa
- Any type of social order/ structure like Feudalism or Hindusim
- Leader of the Catholic church; the most important person in medieval Europe
- What Buddhists hope to achieve by following the Eightfold Path
- Social system that ends because of Bubonic Plague
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- Belief in one God that Judaism influences in Christianity and Islam
- Geographic feature that led to terrace farming by the Inca
- Determined your rank in the Casta System used in Latin America
- Ensured quality workers in China's government= social mobility from taking one of these
- In Middle Eastern Islamic cities, stored knowledge gained in their golden age
- Determines your Caste in Hinduism
- Christians, fearing the expansion of Islam, fight in Jerusalem and end up exchanging culture/ booming trade
16 Clues: Determines your Caste in Hinduism • Basis of the Golden Rule; from Confucianism • Major religion of Africa; like the Dogon people • Social system that ends because of Bubonic Plague • Geographic feature that led to terrace farming by the Inca • Determined your rank in the Casta System used in Latin America • ...
The French Revolution 2024-10-17
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- Political system where populations are represented by elected officials, government people have to be elected to a position
- Political system under a single person as ruler
- King Louis kicked the 3rd Estate out of their meeting place, this lead to the
- Without compassion for others, cruel
- System separating Fench peopel into 3 classes
- A forcible overthrow (or takeover) of a government or social order in favor of a new system
- The poor paid more in taxes than the rich
- Having or showing compassion toward another living thing
- Execution device, considered to be much more humane than previous methods
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- Response by the French women upset about bread prices / availability
- “Regular” people, wage workers, craftsmen, etc.
- A series of massacres + public executions took place due to favor of the revolution
- Ideas of liberty and freedom spreading throughout most of Europe in response to revolutions around the globe
- Unable to be taken away from or given away
- The Nobility - Members of the Royal Family, not including the King himself
- Priests + Clergy, Bishops, Nuns, these people ran the Catholic CHurch and some aspects of the country
16 Clues: Without compassion for others, cruel • The poor paid more in taxes than the rich • Unable to be taken away from or given away • System separating Fench peopel into 3 classes • “Regular” people, wage workers, craftsmen, etc. • Political system under a single person as ruler • Having or showing compassion toward another living thing • ...
Causes of the French Revolution 2024-12-03
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- The commoners of France.
- An oath taken by the Third Estate to form a National Assembly and write a constitution.
- The queen of France during the French Revolution.
- The middle class, including merchants, bankers, and professionals.
- Philosophical and intellectual movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism.
- A severe difficulty faced by the French monarchy.
- A French revolutionary leader who led the Committee of Public Safety.
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- The social and political system of France before the French Revolution.
- A representative assembly of the French Estates.
- - A mob attacked prison in Paris that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
- A document outlining the rights of all men, regardless of social class: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the ...
- A political system in which a single ruler has absolute power.
- The uneven distribution of wealth and power in French society.
- A French revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate.
- A period of violence during the French Revolution where thousands were executed.
- The last king of France before the French Revolution.
16 Clues: The commoners of France. • A representative assembly of the French Estates. • The queen of France during the French Revolution. • A severe difficulty faced by the French monarchy. • The last king of France before the French Revolution. • A French revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate. • A political system in which a single ruler has absolute power. • ...
Revolutions 2025-01-27
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- overthrow of the monarchy that enforced the three estates
- goal was to shed light on reason and logic to improve the world
- an increase in factory production which led to change in labor, family, and settlement
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- an increase observation and experimentation as a way to understand the world
- a slave revolt overthrew French control in this island nation
5 Clues: overthrow of the monarchy that enforced the three estates • a slave revolt overthrew French control in this island nation • goal was to shed light on reason and logic to improve the world • an increase observation and experimentation as a way to understand the world • an increase in factory production which led to change in labor, family, and settlement
BAPTISM VOCAB p.138 2015-01-15
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- The education of persons in preparation for their Christian Initiation.
- Another name for Baptism; people who receive Baptism receive and become "light" and "bearers of the light (i.e. Christ)".
- A person who presents a child at Baptism. Oftentimes called "Godparent".
- Permanent mark given to the soul at the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
- Those who want to be Baptized but die before receiving it.
- Getting killed for the Christian faith without having received the sacrament of Baptism.
- Interchangeable with the word "ritual".
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- A person preparing to receive the sacrament of Baptism.
- The unity in Christ of all those on earth and in Heaven.
- Protecting or liberating a person or object from the power of the devil.
- Giving something up, for example: a particular sin, or a lifestyle of sin.
- The "door" which gives access to the other sacraments.
12 Clues: Interchangeable with the word "ritual". • The "door" which gives access to the other sacraments. • A person preparing to receive the sacrament of Baptism. • The unity in Christ of all those on earth and in Heaven. • Those who want to be Baptized but die before receiving it. • The education of persons in preparation for their Christian Initiation. • ...
Foundations of Government 2023-08-22
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- Life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness are considered _____rights.
- _________ government means has defined powers and rules with the consent of the people.
- The belief in the divine right of kings is that a ruler gets his power from ____.
- We elect persons to represent our interests in government in a _________ democracy
- Many of the ideas that our founders used in setting up the US government came from John _____.
- In absolute __________ the king has total power and is not accountable to his subjects
- the distribution of power in a government.
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- The _________ led to a burst of new ideas in the areas of religion, politics, art and science.
- The purpose of ____________ is to protect its citizens and enforce laws.
- No government or laws.
- citizens vote themselves on matters of policy in a _____democracy.
- The people consent to be governed by a government that has limited power is called a _____contract.
12 Clues: No government or laws. • the distribution of power in a government. • citizens vote themselves on matters of policy in a _____democracy. • Life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness are considered _____rights. • The purpose of ____________ is to protect its citizens and enforce laws. • ...
John Locke Crossword 2021-09-13
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- John Locke was in _____ due to his relations with Lord Ashley
- The occupation John Locke prior to going into philosophy
- _______ rights is an idea created by John Locke relating to the rights of people.
- Another field that Locke wrote papers on. Relates to schooling.
- The home county of John Locke. He was born here and died here.
- A person that looks at various ethical issues.
- John Locke died in this way
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- This is the idea that John Locke is considered the father of
- Locke did not have any of these, resulting in no direct descendants of him.
- The _____ Society was a society that Locke got inducted into for his impact and accomplishments.
- Lord ______ was one of Locke's close friends, who affected Locke in good and bad ways.
- ______ contract is an idea made by John Locke about an agreement with the government and people.
- Locke heavily influenced thinkers of the "Age of _____________"
13 Clues: John Locke died in this way • A person that looks at various ethical issues. • The occupation John Locke prior to going into philosophy • This is the idea that John Locke is considered the father of • John Locke was in _____ due to his relations with Lord Ashley • The home county of John Locke. He was born here and died here. • ...
Crossword XVIII-XIXc. 2025-02-25
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- The desire of peoples to build their nation states and to be free of the rule of multinational empires
- The father of the Declaration of Independence
- A device created by John Kay that carried threads of yarn back and forth when the weaver pulled the handle of the loom
- A thinker from the Enlightenment, whose idea was about the division of powers
- An agreement that was signed by the Russian tzar, Austrian Emperor and Prussian king to keep the status quo
- A period after the American Civil War
- The members of the most powerful potical club during the French Revolution.
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- A representative of liberalism
- An unequal poitical,economical and cultural relationships between Metropolis and colonies
- The person who invented the electric light bulb
- An act which required that all reading matters should be printed on special paper made in London
- The name of the government that took over after the Reign of Terror
12 Clues: A representative of liberalism • A period after the American Civil War • The father of the Declaration of Independence • The person who invented the electric light bulb • The name of the government that took over after the Reign of Terror • The members of the most powerful potical club during the French Revolution. • ...
Festivals of India 2024-11-16
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- A festival celebrated in Odisha and Bengal to worship the Sun God (Jagannath)
- A festival in India that marks the birth of Lord Krishna
- A festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
- A festival of colors, celebrated with powder and water, welcoming the arrival of spring
- A festival celebrated by Buddhists, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha
- A festival celebrated in Rajasthan, marking the onset of the harvest season and known for camel races
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- A festival of lights, known for lighting oil lamps and fireworks
- A festival celebrated by Sikhs to mark the birth of Guru Nanak
- A festival celebrated by the people of Bihar to worship the Sun God
- A harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, known for dancing and singing
- A festival celebrating the harvest, mainly in Tamil Nadu, involving prayer and offerings to the Sun
- A religious festival celebrated by Muslims marking the end of Ramadan
12 Clues: A festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ • A festival in India that marks the birth of Lord Krishna • A festival celebrated by Sikhs to mark the birth of Guru Nanak • A festival of lights, known for lighting oil lamps and fireworks • A festival celebrated by the people of Bihar to worship the Sun God • ...
number 2 2022-02-03
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- a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
- a story written in the form of a play
- a play or film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems
- a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment
- words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
- a long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero
- a traditional story that explains the practices or beliefs of a people or something in the natural world
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- a Persian religion based on the belief of one god
- a form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process
- a sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess
- a story meant to teach a lesson
- tradition: the custom of passing along stories by speech
12 Clues: a story meant to teach a lesson • a story written in the form of a play • a Persian religion based on the belief of one god • a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment • words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony • tradition: the custom of passing along stories by speech • a long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero • ...
American Revolution 2022-12-16
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- radical change in the established order, usually the established government and social institutions was
- To formally put an end to.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country
- An official agreement between two or more countries.
- or by plotting to overthrow the government.
- To agree and accept something, approve of something, or allow something
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- Someone who owes allegiance to a government or ruler.
- The good of the community as a whole.
- Betrayal of one’s country, especially by giving aid to an enemy in
- where was the battle that the British intending to suppress the possibility of rebellion by seizing weapons from the colonist?
- an intellectual and cultural movement in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith.
- A government in which a single ruler possesses and abuses absolute power.
12 Clues: To formally put an end to. • The good of the community as a whole. • or by plotting to overthrow the government. • An official agreement between two or more countries. • Someone who owes allegiance to a government or ruler. • Betrayal of one’s country, especially by giving aid to an enemy in • To agree and accept something, approve of something, or allow something • ...
Key Terms - French Revolution 2025-08-26
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- A system where kings gave land to nobles in return for loyalty and service.
- d'état A sudden takeover of government, usually by force.
- A machine used during the French Revolution to cut off heads quickly.
- Monarchy A king or queen with total power over a country.
- When peasants had to live and work on a lord's land without freedom to leave.
- Monarchy A king or queen whose power is limited by a constitution of laws.
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- The time in Europe around 500-1500, also known as the Middle Ages.
- A period (1600s-1700s) when people used reason and science to challenge old ideas about government, religion, and society.
- The middle class, especially merchants, bankers, and professionals.
- A written set of rules or laws about how a country is run.
- A tax where people gave one-tenth of what they earned to the church.
- Strong pride and loyalty to your nation or people.
12 Clues: Strong pride and loyalty to your nation or people. • A written set of rules or laws about how a country is run. • d'état A sudden takeover of government, usually by force. • Monarchy A king or queen with total power over a country. • The time in Europe around 500-1500, also known as the Middle Ages. • ...
Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2015-03-10
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- A few of his most famous works include Candide, Zadig, and Treatise on Tolerance.
- This astronomer made improvements to the telescope.
- The three powers of government should be separate.
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- Galileo used this tool for his studies in astronomy.
- This law was the capstone of the scientific revolution.
- Wrote an influential book on human anatomy.
- Created the Separation of Powers
- Best known for his compositions and went deaf at the age of 28.
- Best known for his law of gravitation.
9 Clues: Created the Separation of Powers • Best known for his law of gravitation. • Wrote an influential book on human anatomy. • The three powers of government should be separate. • This astronomer made improvements to the telescope. • Galileo used this tool for his studies in astronomy. • This law was the capstone of the scientific revolution. • ...
Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2015-03-10
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- A few of his most famous works include Candide, Zadig, and Treatise on Tolerance.
- This astronomer made improvements to the telescope.
- The three powers of government should be separate.
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- Galileo used this tool for his studies in astronomy.
- This law was the capstone of the scientific revolution.
- Wrote an influential book on human anatomy.
- Created the Separation of Powers
- Best known for his compositions and went deaf at the age of 28.
- Best known for his law of gravitation.
9 Clues: Created the Separation of Powers • Best known for his law of gravitation. • Wrote an influential book on human anatomy. • The three powers of government should be separate. • This astronomer made improvements to the telescope. • Galileo used this tool for his studies in astronomy. • This law was the capstone of the scientific revolution. • ...
chapter 7 vocabulary shaley 2021-10-26
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- the territory governed by an offical known as a satrap
- a person who serches for wisdom or enlightenment
- a group of armed foot soldiers in ancient greece arranged close together in rows
- a goverment in witch a small group has control
- enslaved people in ancient sparta
- a gathering place;market place in ancient greece
- a form of democracy in which all citizens can particapate firsthand in the decision-making progress
- the system in a country that involves making,buying and selling goods
- a greek city
- a group of people living in a new territory who have ties to their homeland; the new territory
- an absolute ruler unrestrained by law
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- a government by the people
- a form of democracy in which citizens elect officals to govern to their behalf
- someone writes or preforms epic poems or stories about heros and their deeds
- a persain religion based on the belief of one god
- the govenor of a province in ancient persia
- a peice of land nearly surrounded by water
- a high-ranked government official in sparta who was elected by the council of elders
18 Clues: a greek city • a government by the people • enslaved people in ancient sparta • an absolute ruler unrestrained by law • a peice of land nearly surrounded by water • the govenor of a province in ancient persia • a goverment in witch a small group has control • a person who serches for wisdom or enlightenment • a gathering place;market place in ancient greece • ...
Lesson 4. Psychology Behind Decision Making 2023-10-24
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- Having or displaying faults; imperfect or defective.
- Not solid or firm, typically in the context of an argument or reasoning.
- Without being aware or intentional.
- Truly or in fact.
- Persuade someone to do or believe something.
- Explain the meaning of (information or actions).
- In a logical or sensible manner.
- A person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.
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- Deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite.
- A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment, often regarding fundamental questions about existence, morality, and knowledge.
- Decide or consider that something or someone is not worth further consideration or attention.
- The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
- Not able to be trusted or depended on.
- The action of verifying or endorsing a fact, opinion, or course of action.
- A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
- The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- Relating to mental processes like thinking, perceiving, learning, and remembering.
- A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually considered unfair.
18 Clues: Truly or in fact. • In a logical or sensible manner. • Without being aware or intentional. • Not able to be trusted or depended on. • Persuade someone to do or believe something. • The scientific study of the mind and behavior. • Explain the meaning of (information or actions). • Having or displaying faults; imperfect or defective. • ...
Holidays around the world 2022-12-20
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- Fruit used for Rosh Hashana to represent many good deeds
- The day of the year with the most or least daylight
- Celebration of the birth of Jesus, usually celebrated on Dec. 25
- The color that is associated with good luck, and used for the Lunar New Year
- The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, observed on a Sunday in March or April
- Japanese celebration of the annual meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi
- The first principle of Kwanzaa, unity
- Hindu festival of light
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- Month-long fast observed by Muslims to remember when Mohammed received the Koran
- The Buddhist celebration of Siddhartha reaching enlightenment
- The name for New Year's Eve in several countries including Germany and Austria
- The name of the meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan
- Pagan celebration of midwinter
- The Jewish New Year, observed with honey and apples and round challah
- Eight-day celebration of African-American heritage
- Painting made on the floor using colored sand or rice
- The Lunar New Year 2023 will be the year of the ____
- Many midsummer/summer solstice celebrations involve gathering around a large _____
18 Clues: Hindu festival of light • Pagan celebration of midwinter • The first principle of Kwanzaa, unity • Eight-day celebration of African-American heritage • The day of the year with the most or least daylight • The Lunar New Year 2023 will be the year of the ____ • Painting made on the floor using colored sand or rice • ...
The French Revolution 2022-11-09
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- estate consisting of the clergy and the catholic church
- a monarchy that is not limited or restrained by laws or a constitution
- someone from the first estate who used the enlightenment ideas to support the third estate; survived the revolution
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- estate consisting of all royalty, including the king
- estate consisting of the majority of the French citizens
5 Clues: estate consisting of all royalty, including the king • estate consisting of the clergy and the catholic church • estate consisting of the majority of the French citizens • a monarchy that is not limited or restrained by laws or a constitution • someone from the first estate who used the enlightenment ideas to support the third estate; survived the revolution
mt colton watts 2023-01-05
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- ideas from the 18th century that influenced our declaration and constitution
- american foreign policy opposing interference in the western hemisphere from outside powers
- procedure enableing voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
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- addition of new territory to an existing country
- process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot
5 Clues: addition of new territory to an existing country • process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot • procedure enableing voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature • ideas from the 18th century that influenced our declaration and constitution • ...
Vocabulary Crossword 1 2013-09-25
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- a set of laws that formally regulated slavery and defined the relationship between enslaved Africans and free people.
- shadow governments arganized by the patriot leaders of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution.
- a three way trade route in the American colonies.
- a former village on the James river in VIrginia to the north of Norfolk.
- movement in the 1700's that promoted science.
- movement in the 1700's that promoted the following of God.
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- organization of American patriots that originated in the pre-independence north American British colonies.
- widely know as the Father of Classical Liberalism and an English philosopher.
- statement adopted by the continental congress on July 4, 1776.
- written by Thomas Paine. Most people refer to it today as the basic ability to perceive.
- the taxing of paper products.
11 Clues: the taxing of paper products. • movement in the 1700's that promoted science. • a three way trade route in the American colonies. • movement in the 1700's that promoted the following of God. • statement adopted by the continental congress on July 4, 1776. • a former village on the James river in VIrginia to the north of Norfolk. • ...
Social Study Crossword 2 2023-01-15
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- model with the sun in the middle as opposed to the common church's earth in the middle
- old French class system, divided into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd estates
- French military commander born in Corsica, served in the military before turning the French republic into a empire
- a state in which power is held by elected officials, usually the "common" people can vote them in
- more conservatives party of the French revolution
- belief that is against the church's commonly held belief
- fundamental rules bound to a government
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- a person who has left their country to settle in another, usually for political and/or economical reasons
- a nation should be held together with a state
- a more left and radical group of the French revolution
- Era in which intellectual concepts were invented, advocated, or discovered
11 Clues: fundamental rules bound to a government • a nation should be held together with a state • more conservatives party of the French revolution • a more left and radical group of the French revolution • belief that is against the church's commonly held belief • old French class system, divided into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd estates • ...
Hinduism 2024-11-30
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- Main Hindu god who created the universe and everything in it.
- A person who regards themselves as culturally, ethnically, or religiously following Hinduism.
- Enlightenment; when the soul is released from the cycle of reincarnation and becomes one with Brahman.
- Performing one's duty through right conduct.
- The cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
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- A strong belief in supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
- A religion developed in Ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms.
- The belief that after someone dies, their soul is reborn in a new physical body.
- Accumulated actions in one's past life to determine the life form one's soul will be reborn into.
- A collection of hymns and other religious texts.
- spiritual part of humans distinct from the physical part.
11 Clues: The cycle of life, death, and rebirth. • Performing one's duty through right conduct. • A collection of hymns and other religious texts. • spiritual part of humans distinct from the physical part. • Main Hindu god who created the universe and everything in it. • A strong belief in supernatural power or powers that control human destiny. • ...
World Religions 2023-08-09
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- A monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Muhammad, with the Quran as its holy text.
- A monotheistic religion originating in the Punjab region, emphasizing equality and service.
- An ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster, emphasizing the struggle between good and evil.
- An ancient Indian religion that promotes non-violence and spiritual self-discipline.
- A philosophical and ethical system from China emphasizing moral values and social harmony.
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- A monotheistic faith based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- A monotheistic religion with roots in the Torah and the Abrahamic covenant.
- The indigenous religion of Japan, focusing on kami (spirits) and nature worship.
- An ancient religion originating in India with a diverse set of beliefs and practices.
- A spiritual tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing enlightenment and compassion.
- A philosophical and religious tradition from China centered around the concept of the Tao.
11 Clues: A monotheistic faith based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. • A monotheistic religion with roots in the Torah and the Abrahamic covenant. • The indigenous religion of Japan, focusing on kami (spirits) and nature worship. • An ancient Indian religion that promotes non-violence and spiritual self-discipline. • ...
FESTIVALS IN MALAYSIA 2025-06-25
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- A Hindu festival, particularly associated with Lord Murugan, involving elaborate processions and kavadi-bearing devotees.
- Celebrates Malaysia's independence from British rule on August 31st.
- Celebrated by Christians, with modern customs like gift-giving and decorations
- Commemorates the formation of the Malaysian Federation on September 16th.
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- A 15-day festival with vibrant celebrations, including lion dances, firecrackers, and the giving of red packets (ang pow)
- Celebrates the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. It's a time for forgiveness, gratitude, family gatherings, and feasting
- Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
- A harvest festival celebrated by the Dayak people of Sarawak, marking the end of the rice harvesting season
- A Muslim festival honoring Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice for God.
- A harvest festival celebrated in Sabah, primarily by the Kadazan-Dusun people
- The "festival of lights,"
11 Clues: The "festival of lights," • Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. • Celebrates Malaysia's independence from British rule on August 31st. • Commemorates the formation of the Malaysian Federation on September 16th. • A harvest festival celebrated in Sabah, primarily by the Kadazan-Dusun people • ...
Foundations Of American Government 2017-10-23
4 Clues: Belief that basic rights can not be taken away • Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Executive branch • Wrote about and believed in social contract and natural law • A certain period in history when education was very important
A Samurai Must Know These Words 2023-05-01
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- styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
- a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
- a form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of the Amida Buddha
- a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
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- a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
- a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and enlightenment through meditation
- the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
7 Clues: a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan • the return of a past state, situation, or ruler • a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai • a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless • a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and enlightenment through meditation • ...
Crossword Puzzle- The Enlightenment Period and the Revolutions. 2021-03-18
Across
- are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
- was a philosopher with a better view of human nature.
- an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights of the 20th century.
- a new way of thinking about the natural world.
- the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- Great philosophe who was passionately committed to individual freedom.
- the Russia's longest-ruling female leader.
- The earth was viewed as the center of the universe.
- Italian scientist that built on the new theories about astronomy.
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- an American philosopher who served as the third president of the United States
- monarchs who distinguished themselves from ordinary sens by the way they governed
- a revival of an earlier classical style.
- French writer that devoted himself to the study of political liberty.
- a style of European architecture, music, and art
- francois Marie's pen name
- French word for philosophers.
- a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown
- is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
- sun-centered theory.
- is a system of government that divides the power between a larger central government, and the local and regional governments beneath it; the Constitution
20 Clues: sun-centered theory. • francois Marie's pen name • French word for philosophers. • a revival of an earlier classical style. • the Russia's longest-ruling female leader. • the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • a new way of thinking about the natural world. • a style of European architecture, music, and art • The earth was viewed as the center of the universe. • ...
Crossword Puzzle- The Enlightenment Period and the Revolutions. 2021-03-18
Across
- a revival of an earlier classical style.
- is a system of government that divides the power between a larger central government, and the local and regional governments beneath it; the Constitution
- an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights of the 20th century.
- monarchs who distinguished themselves from ordinary sens by the way they governed
- a new way of thinking about the natural world.
- The earth was viewed as the center of the universe.
- Italian scientist that built on the new theories about astronomy.
- an American philosopher who served as the third president of the United States
- are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
- French word for philosophers.
- francois Marie's pen name
- a style of European architecture, music, and art
- a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown
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- the Russia's longest-ruling female leader.
- the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
- was a philosopher with a better view of human nature.
- They were meetings that scientists, artists, and intelligent people did to discuss their ideas.
- French writer that devoted himself to the study of political liberty.
- sun-centered theory.
- Great philosophe who was passionately committed to individual freedom.
21 Clues: sun-centered theory. • francois Marie's pen name • French word for philosophers. • a revival of an earlier classical style. • the Russia's longest-ruling female leader. • the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • a new way of thinking about the natural world. • a style of European architecture, music, and art • The earth was viewed as the center of the universe. • ...
Crossword Puzzle- The Enlightenment Period and the Revolutions. 2021-03-18
Across
- sun-centered theory.
- the Russia's longest-ruling female leader.
- They were meetings that scientists, artists, and intelligent people did to discuss their ideas.
- an American philosopher who served as the third president of the United States
- are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
- Italian scientist that built on the new theories about astronomy.
- The earth was viewed as the center of the universe.
- a revival of an earlier classical style.
- French word for philosophers.
- monarchs who distinguished themselves from ordinary sens by the way they governed
- a style of European architecture, music, and art
- francois Marie's pen name
- Great philosophe who was passionately committed to individual freedom.
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- a new way of thinking about the natural world.
- was a philosopher with a better view of human nature.
- an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights of the 20th century.
- French writer that devoted himself to the study of political liberty.
- a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown
- is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
- is a system of government that divides the power between a larger central government, and the local and regional governments beneath it; the Constitution
20 Clues: sun-centered theory. • francois Marie's pen name • French word for philosophers. • a revival of an earlier classical style. • the Russia's longest-ruling female leader. • a new way of thinking about the natural world. • a style of European architecture, music, and art • The earth was viewed as the center of the universe. • ...
Chapter 11: Enlightenment: Science and the New Learning 2021-11-19
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- a family of wind instruments usually consisting of the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon
- reasoning, a method of inquiry that begins with clearly established general premises and moves toward the establishment of particular truths
- quartet, a composition for two violins, viola, and cello, with each playing its own part
- a female attendant or devotee of Dionysus
- a semibestial woodland creature symbolic of Dionysus
- the intellectuals of the European Enlightenment
- form, a structural form commonly used in the late eighteenth century for the first and fourth movements of symphonies and other instrumental compositions
- a family of wind instruments that usually includes the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba
- a group of instruments that are sounded by being struck or shaken, used especially for rhythm
- earth-centered
- a fast tempo in music
- a very slow tempo, or a musical piece or movement in such a tempo
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- sun-centered
- reasoning, a method of inquiry that begins with direct observation and experimentation and moves toward the establishment of general conclusions or axioms
- exaggeration of peculiarities or defects to produce comic or burlesque effects
- a passage added to the closing section of a movement or musical composition in order to create the sense of a definite ending
- galante, a festive diversion enjoyed by aristocrats, a favorite subject in Rococo art
- a practice in which the government does not interfere or has minimal interference in economic matters to allow freedom of actions
- a directive indicating that the music should be played very loud
- a family of instruments that usually includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass (which are normally bowed); the harp, guitar, lute, and zither (which are normally plucked) can also be included, as can the viol
- an instrumental composition consisting of one or more solo instruments and a larger group of instruments playing in dialog
- an independent instrumental composition for orchestra
22 Clues: sun-centered • earth-centered • a fast tempo in music • a female attendant or devotee of Dionysus • the intellectuals of the European Enlightenment • a semibestial woodland creature symbolic of Dionysus • an independent instrumental composition for orchestra • a directive indicating that the music should be played very loud • ...
animals 2019-11-03
French Revolution Vocabulary 2022-09-12
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- first French document to establish a set of natural rights
- the institution that was used throughout Europe during the Middle Ages until after the Enlightenment
- the government spending more than it brings in
- first document to establish a limited monarchy in France
- the method in which people were put to death during the French Revolution
- working class during the French Revolution
- substitution of civilian rule for military rule
- groups of nobles and clergy who fled the country and voiced concern over the destruction of their privledges
- a prison and fortification that played a key moment in the beginning of the Revolution
- the design that would become the French national flag
- a tax that only the lower classes had to pay, not the nobility or clergy
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- french lawyer and politician who had immense influence in the Revolution
- a time period with many executions and quick trials
- immense pride in one's region or country
- a protest on October 5
- one of three groups that the government was made up of
- compassionate to the poor, but was lavish in her spending and didn't fully understand the struggles of the lower class
- King of France during the Revolution
18 Clues: a protest on October 5 • King of France during the Revolution • immense pride in one's region or country • working class during the French Revolution • the government spending more than it brings in • substitution of civilian rule for military rule • a time period with many executions and quick trials • the design that would become the French national flag • ...
8th Gr T2, L4-7 2023-09-20
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- trade regulations passed in England that only permitted colonial or English ships to transport trade goods.
- Colony established by William Penn.
- Term used to describe average or regular people.
- Colony under direct control of the king/queen.
- A part of the triangular trade route that brought enslaved Africans to the American south.
- In the Maryland Colony, Lord Baltimore fearing religious fighting asked the assembly to pass the....
- Colony that had been a part of the New York colony.
- Colony established to grant debtors a fresh start.
- 1st college established in the American colonies.
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- Most lucretive cash crop in the Southern colonies in the early colonial period.
- Colony given to individuals for a yearly payment.
- Religious group that ALL people were equal in the eyes of God.
- Economic system based on colonies benefitting the home country by buying their products.
- Period of intellectual and philosophical growth in Europe and elsewhere.
- Place where people are protected from harm.
- Original group the colonized the area now known as New York.
- Religious movement that began in the early 1700's as a revival of faith.
- Harsh rules of conduct set by southern colonies to control their slave population.
18 Clues: Colony established by William Penn. • Place where people are protected from harm. • Colony under direct control of the king/queen. • Term used to describe average or regular people. • Colony given to individuals for a yearly payment. • 1st college established in the American colonies. • Colony established to grant debtors a fresh start. • ...
