enlightenment Crossword Puzzles

French Revolution Review 2024-11-06

French Revolution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. a political revolution during which there was frustrated over social, economic, and political problems in the country
  2. king of France who was overthrown and executed
  3. the set of basic laws and principles by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed
  4. leader of the Committee of Public Safety and the Reign of Terror
  5. is the belief that an absolute monarch's authority to rule came directly from God
  6. natural rights, the separation of power in a government, the consent of the governed, social contract, and the freedom of expression.
  7. English Enlightenment who belived the role of government is to protect people's natural rights (life, liberty, and property),
  8. the french 1 Estate
  9. law code established by after the Reign of Terror that served as an example for the law codes of other countries
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  1. the representative assembly of the three “estates,”
  2. an organized Christian church led by Pope centered in Rome
  3. system of government where one person has absolute control
  4. Political group of the French Revolutionidentified with extreme radicalism and violence.
  5. a period of intense violence in the Radical Stage led by Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety
  6. Estate the French Nobel class

15 Clues: the french 1 Estate • Estate the French Nobel class • king of France who was overthrown and executed • the representative assembly of the three “estates,” • an organized Christian church led by Pope centered in Rome • system of government where one person has absolute control • leader of the Committee of Public Safety and the Reign of Terror • ...

Ancient India by: Ivy Gordon 2025-11-14

Ancient India by: Ivy Gordon crossword puzzle
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  1. The main water system in western India (modern Pakistan)
  2. A desert in western India
  3. Belief that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being
  4. The Buddhist belief in a state of complete enlightenment where a person has peace and freedom from desire
  5. British archaeologist who discovered and helped excavate Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley in the 1920's
  6. A city of one of the first civilizations in the Indus Valley; sister city of Mohenjo-Daro
  7. The large body of water to the west of the Indian subcontinent
  8. The belief that after a person dies, he or she comes back in another form
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  1. A city of one of the first civilizations in the Indus Valley; sister city of Harappa
  2. A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama; they follow the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths
  3. Founder of Buddhism
  4. The major mountain range northeast India
  5. a person who moves from place to place
  6. The Hindu belief that a person's deeds, good or bad, determine his state in reincarnation
  7. A major Indian religion based on Vedic religious beliefs; belief in Brahman and reincarnation that serves as a unifying influence in India's diverse society

15 Clues: Founder of Buddhism • A desert in western India • a person who moves from place to place • The major mountain range northeast India • The main water system in western India (modern Pakistan) • The large body of water to the west of the Indian subcontinent • Belief that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being • ...

WH PART I 2020-09-27

WH PART I crossword puzzle
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  1. discovery which allowed man to settle down to become sedentary
  2. main contribution by the Phoenicians to the Western Culture
  3. "movement that appeared in the fifteenth century and that proposes a reassessment of the human reason and
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  1. Monarchy ruled by Ferdinand and Isabella
  2. economical regime based on the predominance of money as a production and wealth-creation element
  3. construction main contribution by the Greeks to the Western Culture
  4. VIII He was the king in the British monarch; he had several wives.
  5. revolution Period of important changes which happened during the 18th century on the British fields; some inventions were implemented such as machines to speed the harvesting and plantation processes
  6. teaching process of the Catholic religion in the colonies, carried out by friars of different orders
  7. description of the tribe or people who dedicated to agriculture,that has a fixed place or residence

10 Clues: Monarchy ruled by Ferdinand and Isabella • main contribution by the Phoenicians to the Western Culture • discovery which allowed man to settle down to become sedentary • VIII He was the king in the British monarch; he had several wives. • construction main contribution by the Greeks to the Western Culture • ...

Ancient India Vocabulary 2021-04-29

Ancient India Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. this is the name of the river valley in ancient india; there is also a river named this; not the ganges!
  2. the ancient Indian practice of asanas and pranayamas meant to bring spiritual enlightenment
  3. the language of the ancient Aryans; yoga poses are named in this language
  4. in this religion, a person of any caste could attain nirvana
  5. sacred texts that influenced ancient Indian language, social hierarchy, religion, and culture
  6. this social hierarchy system was hereditary and determined everything from who you could marry to what jobs you could do and what food you could eat!
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  1. the seasonal winds that brought a wet season in the summer and a dry season in the winter
  2. this religion was very open and adaptable; pretty much any beliefs could be incorporated
  3. Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were the largest ones of these; they had grid-like streets and plumbing
  4. the mountain range formed by the Indian subcontinent smashing into Asia

10 Clues: in this religion, a person of any caste could attain nirvana • the mountain range formed by the Indian subcontinent smashing into Asia • the language of the ancient Aryans; yoga poses are named in this language • this religion was very open and adaptable; pretty much any beliefs could be incorporated • ...

French revolution 2023-03-24

French revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Describing a country in which manufacturing is a primary economic activity.
  2. An intellectual and cultural movement in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith.
  3. A form of government with a monarch at the head.
  4. To refuse to buy items from a particular country or company.
  5. government: Is a form of government in which there are absolutely no restraints on the government's leader or leaders. All of the power belongs to the ruler.
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  1. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
  2. When the government requires both individuals and companies to pay mandatory fees to the government.
  3. A country's legislative (law-making) body.
  4. Government: The idea that there should be clear restrictions on the government and its rulers in order to protect the natural rights of citizens.
  5. Estaetes: What is the name of the 3 rigid social classes that made up French society?

10 Clues: A country's legislative (law-making) body. • A form of government with a monarch at the head. • To refuse to buy items from a particular country or company. • Describing a country in which manufacturing is a primary economic activity. • A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. • ...

WHAP diddly doo 2023-04-10

WHAP diddly doo crossword puzzle
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  1. individualism, freedom, and self determination were the ideals of this movement
  2. the belief that laws could be best understood through scientific inquiry rather than study of the Bible
  3. favored reforming society by parliamentary means
  4. explored social, political, and economic theories in new ways
  5. a belief in natural rights, constitutional governments, laissez-faire economies, and reduced spending on armies and established churches
  6. the belief that knowledge comes from sensed experience, from what you observe
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  1. the desire of jews to reestablish an independent homeland where their ancestors had lived in the middle east
  2. a system of public or direct worker ownership of the means of production such as mills to make cloth or the machinery and land needed to mine coal
  3. reform movement to provide rights and equality extended to the freeing of slaves and the end of serfdom
  4. movement for women’s rights and equality

10 Clues: movement for women’s rights and equality • favored reforming society by parliamentary means • explored social, political, and economic theories in new ways • the belief that knowledge comes from sensed experience, from what you observe • individualism, freedom, and self determination were the ideals of this movement • ...

Chapter 1 2013-08-21

Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. their first lasting settlement in America, very successful town
  2. Trade exchanges of goods among colonies, England, Caribbean sugar planters and Africa
  3. Awakening trying to bring people back to religion
  4. of Correspondence To communicate with other colonies about British activities
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  1. of Liberty Secret patriotic societies that oppose the Stamp Act
  2. Sense a pamphlet by Thomas Paine who argued that king George and not the parliament, was responsible for British actions against the colonies.
  3. A period of time where philosophers put forth the theory that both the physical world and the human nature operated in an orderly way according to natural laws
  4. Locke author, he argued that a monarch's right to rule came from the people
  5. Act required stamps to be on most printed materials, from newspapers and legal documents to diplomas and playing cards (direct tax)
  6. Codes kept African captives from owning property, receiving an education, moving about freely, or meeting in large groups

10 Clues: Awakening trying to bring people back to religion • of Liberty Secret patriotic societies that oppose the Stamp Act • their first lasting settlement in America, very successful town • Locke author, he argued that a monarch's right to rule came from the people • of Correspondence To communicate with other colonies about British activities • ...

Savannah 2017-10-20

Savannah crossword puzzle
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  1. An agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and government.
  2. A principal that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches
  3. Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, ect, of another or others.
  4. A persons ability to be free and independent.
  5. Laws passed by government to protect its natural rights.
  6. The structure of the government between 3 branches; from Montesquieu.
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  1. Representatives from each of the 13 colonies who participates in writing the Declaration of independence and the US constitution.
  2. An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
  3. "The age of reason" a period in history when many began to believe that education was the key to understanding and solving societies problems.
  4. The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property.

10 Clues: A persons ability to be free and independent. • Laws passed by government to protect its natural rights. • The structure of the government between 3 branches; from Montesquieu. • An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws • A principal that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches • ...

Feudal Japan 2022-05-04

Feudal Japan crossword puzzle
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  1. An era of Chinese history from 960-1279 that saw many cultural and technical inventions, including paper money and gunpowder.
  2. The code of the samurai in Japan, which valued loyalty and honor.
  3. Ritual suicide practiced by the Japanese samurai or sometimes formerly ordered by a court instead of the death penalty.
  4. A Japanese sect of Buddhism that searches for enlightenment through direct intuition through meditation
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  1. Mongol conqueror of much of Asia and parts of Europe. He lived from 1162 until 1227.
  2. A traditional religion of Japan that includes worship of ancestors and nature.
  3. A lord who owned land, pledged allegiance to and served the shogun in feudal Japan.
  4. In the Middle Ages, a Japanese military leader.
  5. In the Middle Ages, a social system in which nobles allowed people to use their land if they fought for and worked for them.
  6. In the Middle Ages, a member of the Japanese warrior class.

10 Clues: In the Middle Ages, a Japanese military leader. • In the Middle Ages, a member of the Japanese warrior class. • The code of the samurai in Japan, which valued loyalty and honor. • A traditional religion of Japan that includes worship of ancestors and nature. • A lord who owned land, pledged allegiance to and served the shogun in feudal Japan. • ...

Module 19 & 21 2022-04-26

Module 19 & 21 crossword puzzle
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  1. the extension of military influence into civilian social, political, and economic spheres, with the associated prioritizing, promotion, and preservation of a nation's armed forces
  2. A movement that emerged as a reaction against the Enlightenment
  3. the ruler of Germany from 1871 to 1918
  4. the movement chiefly responsible for creating the emotional climate necessary for ending the transatlantic slave trade and chattel slavery
  5. to free from restraint, control, or the power of another
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  1. the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life
  2. aesthetic, cultural, social, and political philosophy, which seeks to promote and to preserve traditional social institution
  3. any political or economic theory that says the community, rather than individuals, should own and manage property and natural resources
  4. the belief in freedom, equality, democracy and human rights, is historically associated with thinkers
  5. wealth in the form of property or money owned by a business or individual

10 Clues: the ruler of Germany from 1871 to 1918 • to free from restraint, control, or the power of another • A movement that emerged as a reaction against the Enlightenment • wealth in the form of property or money owned by a business or individual • the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life • ...

World Culture and Religion 2023-09-06

World Culture and Religion crossword puzzle
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  1. the beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a nation or group of people
  2. founded by the prophet Muhammad; has five pillars including prayer, fasting, and a trip to the holy city of Mecca
  3. a group of people with a shared culture who have organized to meet their basic needs
  4. this religion (found largely in India and Pakistan) uses language from both Islam and Hinduism
  5. an ancient religion from the family of Abraham with teachings and stories recorded in the Hebrew Bible
  6. this religion focuses on meditation to reach enlightenment, like its founder Siddhartha Gautama
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  1. based primarily in India, this religion believes in many gods, but one universal divine essence
  2. born in Bethlehem, lived in Nazareth, believed by Christians to be the King of Kings
  3. a religion based on the teachings and works of Jesus Christ
  4. a set of beliefs or system of worship

10 Clues: a set of beliefs or system of worship • a religion based on the teachings and works of Jesus Christ • the beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a nation or group of people • born in Bethlehem, lived in Nazareth, believed by Christians to be the King of Kings • a group of people with a shared culture who have organized to meet their basic needs • ...

dsadsa 2024-03-05

dsadsa crossword puzzle
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  1. A gathering of intellectuals or socialites for conversation and discussion.
  2. The head of government in many countries, usually the leader of the majority party in the parliament.
  3. Rights that people are believed to have inherently, such as the right to life, liberty, and property.
  4. System in which each branch of government has powers that can check the actions of the other branches
  5. An agreement between the people and their government, in which people give up some freedoms in exchange for protection of their natural rights.
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  1. A form of government where a single ruler, usually a king or queen, has complete control over the country.
  2. A thinker or philosopher of the Enlightenment
  3. The process of adopting the practices and culture of Western Europe and North America.
  4. A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
  5. A fleet of warships.

10 Clues: A fleet of warships. • A thinker or philosopher of the Enlightenment • A gathering of intellectuals or socialites for conversation and discussion. • A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. • The process of adopting the practices and culture of Western Europe and North America. • ...

Scientic Revolution 2024-12-16

Scientic Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. This term describes a period of great advancement in science and mathematics.
  2. This scientist is famous for his work on optics and the nature of light
  3. The theory that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with planets, including Earth, orbiting around it. It was notably proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus.
  4. Philosopher who emphasized empirical evidence and the scientific method
  5. The telescope was improved by this Dutch spectacle maker, revolutionizing astronomy.
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  1. He proposed that Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
  2. An early work of this man laid the groundwork for modern chemistry.
  3. This heliocentric model placed the Sun at the center of the universe
  4. This scientist is known for the theory of planetary motion
  5. An optical instrument that gathers and magnifies light to observe distant objects, typically used in astronomy to view stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

10 Clues: This scientist is known for the theory of planetary motion • An early work of this man laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. • This heliocentric model placed the Sun at the center of the universe • He proposed that Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun. • This scientist is famous for his work on optics and the nature of light • ...

US History Module 3 Vocabulary 2024-10-22

US History Module 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. a colonist who received free passage to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years
  2. a religious movement that spread through the English colonies in North America in the 1730s and 1740s
  3. laws to control slaves
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  1. a European philosophical movement in the 1700s in which people tried top figure out how to improve society
  2. members of a Protestant sect, also called the Society of Friends, who believed in equality and non-violence
  3. a document written by the Pilgrims in 1620 outlining principles of self-government
  4. a system in which goods and slaves were traded between the Americas, Great Britain, and Africa
  5. a philosopher who taught that people had natural rights
  6. a member of a Protestant group that wanted to reform the Church of England from within
  7. a member of a protestant group that wanted to break away from the Church of England and created the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts

10 Clues: laws to control slaves • a philosopher who taught that people had natural rights • a document written by the Pilgrims in 1620 outlining principles of self-government • a member of a Protestant group that wanted to reform the Church of England from within • a system in which goods and slaves were traded between the Americas, Great Britain, and Africa • ...

Final assignment 2020-06-03

Final assignment crossword puzzle
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  1. was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States
  2. the action of joining together or the fact of being joined together, especially in a political context.
  3. is usually a part of a city in which members of a minority group live, typically as a result of social, legal, or economic pressure
  4. is the economy of all humans of the world, considered as the international exchange of goods and services that is expressed in monetary units of account.
  5. a person of mixed white and black ancestry, especially a person with one white and one black parent.
  6. a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
  7. is a set of research technology transfer initiatives occurring between 1950 and the late 1960s, that increased agricultural production worldwide, particularly in the developing world, beginning most markedly in the late 1960s
  8. a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
  9. is a geographic area in Southeast Europe with various definitions and meanings, including geopolitical and historical.
  10. is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.
  11. is a body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch.
  12. is a manufacturing process (often called a progressive assembly)
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  1. international trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions.
  2. is the transition to a more democratic political regime, including substantive political changes moving in a democratic direction
  3. culture based on the tastes of ordinary people rather than an educated elite
  4. is the systematic forced removal of ethnic, racial and/or religious groups from a given territory by a more powerful ethnic group, often with the intent of making it ethnically homogeneous
  5. was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 17th to 19th centuries
  6. the action or process of reforming an institution or practice.
  7. is the French word for "philosopher," and was a word that the French Enlightenment thinkers usually applied to themselves
  8. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
  9. military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law
  10. information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view
  11. a member or follower of any of the Western Christian Churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church in accordance with the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran Churches
  12. an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state
  13. Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks

25 Clues: military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law • the action or process of reforming an institution or practice. • is a manufacturing process (often called a progressive assembly) • Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks • culture based on the tastes of ordinary people rather than an educated elite • ...

Unit 2 Vocab 2023-10-04

Unit 2 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. an event where colonists, disguised as Indians, boarded three ships and tossed several
  2. (1763)signed by Great Britain and France in 1763, officially ending the French and Indian War.
  3. British law passed after the American Revolutionary war that required colonists to stay east of the Appalachian Mountains
  4. Commander in chief of the British army during the American Revolutionary War.
  5. the political theory that individuals have undeniable basic rights given to them by nature or God
  6. Continental Congress declared the colonies independent of England
  7. an agreement for mutual benefit between an individual, group, or community and its government
  8. American revolutionary leader; author of Common Sense
  9. author of the Declaration of Independence; third president of the United States of America
  10. who called for independence from Great Britain, during the American Revolution.
  11. a riot that occurred on March 5
  12. British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
  13. Washington military general of the American rebel forces; president of the Constitutional Convention and first president of the United States
  14. founding father from VA who said "Give me liberty or give me death"
  15. gathering of delegates from twelve of the thirteen original colonies in 1754. At this meeting, the representatives agreed that the colonies should work together to boycott British trade goods.
  16. war between england and france(7 year war)
  17. sole control of the supply of a good or service
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  1. agreement signed on February 6, 1778 between France and the United States, in which each country agreed to help the other defend itself against England
  2. chests of tea into the harbor in protests against British taxes on tea.
  3. colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain, during the American Revolution. Also known as Tories
  4. first military confrontation of the Revolutionary War; this battle occurred in Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775, between colonial minutemen and British soldiers.
  5. British law passed in 1756 that imposed a tax on all printed materials; contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War
  6. (1783)signed by the United States and Great Britain in 1783; officially ended the Revolutionary War and acknowledged America’s independence.
  7. the last battle of the Revolutionary War, fought in Yorktown VA, where the British army surrendered.
  8. the war between Great Britain and its American colonies between 1775 and 1783, in which the colonies won their independence from British control
  9. English philosopher from the Enlightenment period; developed the idea of natural rights and the social contract
  10. American colonists who were ready to fight at a minute’s notice. These soldiers fought against the British army at the Battle of Lexington and Concord
  11. this pamphlet, authored by Thomas Paine and published in 1776, inspired colonists to declare and fight for independence
  12. the philosophical concept expressing the balance sought in the system of government in the United States
  13. a series of laws passed by the British in 1774 enacted to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party
  14. a time of great philosophical thought and scientific invention in Europe, during the 18th century.
  15. a person, or a group of people, who remain neutral in foreign affairs

32 Clues: a riot that occurred on March 5 • war between england and france(7 year war) • sole control of the supply of a good or service • American revolutionary leader; author of Common Sense • Continental Congress declared the colonies independent of England • British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. • ...

Holiday Crossword 2023-12-15

Holiday Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Celebrated on the 8th day of December by millions of Buddhists every year
  2. the Scottish word for the last day of the year or New Year's Eve
  3. Celebrated on Bodhi Day to remedy Buddha's victory over temptation
  4. Jewish festival that is celebrated for eight days
  5. Annual celebration of African-American history and culture
  6. Major 5 day festival of lights to celebrate good over evil and light over darkness in India
  7. Christmas trees are popular in Greece but you'll also find ________ wrapped in lights.
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  1. The period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus and also the Second Coming of Christ
  2. an ancient Pagan celebration associated with the December Solstice
  3. Special mat that the 7 symbols of Kwanzaa are places on
  4. The number of candles on a menorah
  5. The final day in the Gregorian calendar usually celebrated with bright lights and fireworks
  6. A nine-day religions festival held in Mexico and parts of the United States that speaks of the struggles Joseph and Mary went through while looking for shelter
  7. Major celebration in the Christian calendar that marks the birth of Jesus
  8. Global holiday that falls on December 26th as a day to give gifts to the poor
  9. Treat left out for Santa
  10. Japan's winter solstice

17 Clues: Japan's winter solstice • Treat left out for Santa • The number of candles on a menorah • Jewish festival that is celebrated for eight days • Special mat that the 7 symbols of Kwanzaa are places on • Annual celebration of African-American history and culture • the Scottish word for the last day of the year or New Year's Eve • ...

If you rearrange the teacher it makes the cheater 2023-05-10

If you rearrange the teacher it makes the cheater crossword puzzle
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  1. In Hinduism, the persons good or bad actions in their life determines their next life
  2. River/ This river is often called China's Sorrow, because of the many deaths that were caused by major flooding
  3. Strong seasonal winds that highly effect India and China
  4. What is the name of the ethnic group in the Philippines
  5. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
  6. What is the best anime?
  7. River/ One third of China's population live near this river and use it as a source of water
  8. The religion that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha
  9. The religion which originated in Japan and they believe in achieving kami
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  1. Buddhists hope to one day reach the ultimate state of enlightenment, happiness, peace
  2. River/ Many of India's largest, most industrial cities dump their waste into this river
  3. This "religion" is controversial as many believe it is only a philosophy and not a way of living
  4. Group/ A group of people who share common characteristics like language,customs, and traditions
  5. what is the best battle royal game?
  6. pollution/ Burning of fossil fuels can result in this environmental issue
  7. Group/ A group of people who share belief systems
  8. The religion that originates in India and takes over most of Indias population today

17 Clues: What is the best anime? • what is the best battle royal game? • The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth • Group/ A group of people who share belief systems • What is the name of the ethnic group in the Philippines • Strong seasonal winds that highly effect India and China • The religion that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha • ...

Classical Era 2024-04-05

Classical Era crossword puzzle
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  1. This is the term for writing music for music's sake
  2. This is the name given to operas with a humorous plot.
  3. texture resulting from simultaneous performances of melodic variants of the same tune
  4. This is the name that was given to the classical era. This described the want to know why and have a reason
  5. This movement is slow and relaxed
  6. Child prodigy who wrote his first piece at age 5
  7. Father of the symphony and string quartet. Was the person who really pushed us into the classical period
  8. This form is described by Exposition - Development - Recapitulation
  9. This movement of a symphony is normally short and exciting
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  1. This is a collection of pitches that came from a chord and follows the melody contour
  2. Has 4 string instruments: 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Cello
  3. music that has one sound or line of melody being played by multiple instruments at the same time.
  4. This movement of a symphony is normally the dance movement
  5. combination of 2 or more melodic lines playing at the same time
  6. This movement is normally engaging and upbeat
  7. a musical style employing a single melodic line without accompaniment.
  8. is Known for his opera reform. He stated that the music of an opera was just as important as the plot of the opera

17 Clues: This movement is slow and relaxed • This movement is normally engaging and upbeat • Child prodigy who wrote his first piece at age 5 • This is the term for writing music for music's sake • Has 4 string instruments: 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Cello • This is the name given to operas with a humorous plot. • This movement of a symphony is normally the dance movement • ...

Chapter 17 Corrections 2021-02-01

Chapter 17 Corrections crossword puzzle
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  1. Smith, An economist who argued that the government should avoid regulation of the economy in favor of allowing for the market to determine economic movement.
  2. of Nantes, An official doctrine of the Catholic church that granted to Protestants living in France. It came only after a civil war.
  3. Revolution, The bloodless overthrow of James II by Parliament in England, which replaced him with William and Mary. This event affirms the shift in power and control from the monarchy to the Parliament.
  4. Intellectual movement centered in France during the 18th century. It featured scientific advance, application of scientific methods to study human society. One of the movement’s key concepts was that rational laws could describe social behavior.
  5. Calvin, Protestant leader who stressed the doctrine of predestination, which asserted that whether one is saved or not is predetermined by God and has no bearing on what one does in life. His teachings spread throughout Northern Europe and into North America in the form of Puritanism.
  6. French monarch during the 17th century who embodied the concept of an absolute monarch.
  7. Monarchy, A concept of governance, popular in the 17th century, that places all authority in running the nation-state in the hands of the monarchy. The monarch was solely responsible for making decisions that affected the state.
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  1. Author of The Prince which depicted a realistic discussion of how to seize and maintain power of a nation state. He is considered one of the most influential writers of the Renaissance.
  2. of Westphalia, The agreement that ended the Thirty Years War. It granted individual rulers within the Holy Roman Empire to choose their own religion –either Protestant or Catholic.
  3. The general wave of religious dissent against the Catholic church which began with Martin Luther. Within this group there are a number of varying religious beliefs all of which challenged some aspect of the Catholic tradition.
  4. the Great, Prussian king of the 18th century who attempted to introduce Enlightenment reforms into Germany. He increased state control of the economy and built up his military force. He also established the concept of religious freedom into the kingdom.
  5. A religious order founded during the Catholic Reformation. It is active in politics, education, and missionary work throughout the world.
  6. Civil War, The conflict between 1640 and 1660 that featured religious disputes mixed with constitutional issues concerning the power of the monarchy. It ended with the reinstatement of the monarchy after the execution of the previous king, Charles I.
  7. Year War, A war within the Holy Roman Empire between German Protestants and their allies against the Emperor and his ally, Spain.
  8. Reformation, Restatement of traditional Catholic beliefs in response to the Protestant Reformation. It established a council that revived Catholic doctrine and refuted Protestant beliefs.

15 Clues: French monarch during the 17th century who embodied the concept of an absolute monarch. • Year War, A war within the Holy Roman Empire between German Protestants and their allies against the Emperor and his ally, Spain. • of Nantes, An official doctrine of the Catholic church that granted to Protestants living in France. It came only after a civil war. • ...

The french Revolution 2022-02-15

The french Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
  2. d'etat, a seizure and removal of a government and its powers.
  3. of Feudalism,aristocratic privileges that were obligations that survived from an earlier age
  4. comprising the net worth of an individual
  5. French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century.
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  1. party or group.
  2. Court Oath,dramatic act of defiance by representatives of the nonprivileged classes of the French nation (the Third Estate)
  3. of the Holy Roman Empire who had a right to participate in the election of the emperor
  4. social order that is dominated by the so-called middle class.
  5. of the Bastille,revolutionaries stormed and seized control of the medieval armory, fortress, and political prison known as the Bastille.
  6. intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a worldview that gained wide assent in the West and that instigated.
  7. Assembly,an assembly composed of the representatives of a nation.
  8. government by consuls.

13 Clues: party or group. • government by consuls. • comprising the net worth of an individual • social order that is dominated by the so-called middle class. • d'etat, a seizure and removal of a government and its powers. • Assembly,an assembly composed of the representatives of a nation. • that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state. • ...

French Revolution & the Reign of Terror 2023-11-30

French Revolution & the Reign of Terror crossword puzzle
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  1. The infamous device used for executions during the Reign of Terror.
  2. A period of extreme violence during the French Revolution, led by the Committee of Public Safety.
  3. Marie _____: The queen of France during the Revolution, often associated with extravagance and excess.
  4. Title adopted during the Revolution, reflecting the emphasis on equality among the French people.
  5. The Storming of the _____: Symbolic event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.
  6. _____ Estate: The commoners and peasants who made up the majority of the French population.
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  1. The last monarch of France who was executed by guillotine.
  2. A key figure in the Reign of Terror, known for his radical leadership and advocacy for virtue.
  3. Military general who rose to fame during the French Revolution and later became Emperor of France.
  4. Intellectual movement that influenced the French Revolution, emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
  5. Liberty, _____, and Fraternity were the ideals of the French Revolution.
  6. The Committee of _____ (2 words), was a radical revolutionary committee led by Robespierre, responsible for the Reign of Terror.
  7. Financial crisis caused by extravagant spending and costly wars.

13 Clues: The last monarch of France who was executed by guillotine. • Financial crisis caused by extravagant spending and costly wars. • The infamous device used for executions during the Reign of Terror. • Liberty, _____, and Fraternity were the ideals of the French Revolution. • ...

unit 7 vocab 2019-01-10

unit 7 vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. French writer, playwright, and poet; pseudonym of François-Marie Arouet
  2. the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
  3. Known as “the Sun King.”
  4. czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government
  5. French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society
  6. a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  7. a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.
  8. relating to or denoting a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail.
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  1. French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers
  2. the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.
  3. also called benevolent despotism, a form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.
  4. an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
  5. world's most famous economist

13 Clues: Known as “the Sun King.” • world's most famous economist • French writer, playwright, and poet; pseudonym of François-Marie Arouet • a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges. • czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government • ...

THE SILK ROAD 2024-05-21

THE SILK ROAD crossword puzzle
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  1. a relatively soft, shiny metal
  2. dull gold-colored metal that's used to make musical instruments, sculptures, and coins
  3. country of eastern Asia bordering on the Pacific; the most populous country in the world; a republic whose capital is Beijing
  4. an inorganic solid material that is usually transparent or translucent as well as hard, brittle, and impervious to the natural elements
  5. a yellow metallic element that occurs naturally in pure form and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and electronics
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  1. Belief system started in India in the 500s BC. Happiness can be achieved through removal of one's desires. Believers seek enlightenment and the overcoming of suffering.
  2. a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert
  3. Connected China, India, and the Middle East and even a part of Korea. Traded goods and helped to spread culture.
  4. the activity of buying and selling goods and/or services
  5. buyer and seller of commodities for profit
  6. a way for travel or movement
  7. goods transported in a ship, airplane, or vehicle
  8. a very smooth, light fabric that's usually made of fibers from silkworm cocoons

13 Clues: a way for travel or movement • a relatively soft, shiny metal • buyer and seller of commodities for profit • goods transported in a ship, airplane, or vehicle • the activity of buying and selling goods and/or services • a very smooth, light fabric that's usually made of fibers from silkworm cocoons • ...

History Vocab 2025-02-26

History Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Federalist Papers: A series of essays written to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
  2. An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
  3. College: A group of people who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
  4. The supreme law of the United States that outlines the structure of the government.
  5. Convention: A meeting in 1787 where the U.S. Constitution was created.
  6. Compromise: An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that created a two-house Congress.
  7. People who supported the new U.S. Constitution and a stronger central government.
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  1. People who opposed the new U.S. Constitution, preferring more power for state governments.
  2. A form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
  3. Compromise: An agreement that each enslaved person would count as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation.
  4. of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government.
  5. Ordinance: A law that set rules for governing the Northwest Territory and creating new states.
  6. Territory: Land northwest of the Ohio River, which became several Midwestern states.
  7. To formally approve or confirm something, like a law or treaty.

14 Clues: To formally approve or confirm something, like a law or treaty. • Convention: A meeting in 1787 where the U.S. Constitution was created. • An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights. • People who supported the new U.S. Constitution and a stronger central government. • ...

The Scientific Revolution---The Congress of Vienna 2023-01-24

The Scientific Revolution---The Congress of Vienna crossword puzzle
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  1. ___ believed humans are selfish and greedy in nature, and the ideal government form has strong absolute power that can suppress chaos.
  2. ___ method, the new methodology that developed to derive truth about the natural world
  3. ____ Motion describes the phenomenon that planets appear to move backward at times
  4. the monarch make all the law and are not subject to the law
  5. ____ ruled as a dictator during the reign of terror
  6. the rewarding system Napoleon implemented in the army that won him popularity
  7. the ism influenced by the French Revolution and was raised in countries that dislike Napolean's occupation
  8. the person that invented the telescope and supported Copernicus's heliocentric theory
  9. ___advocated the separation of government power into three branches to avoid tyranny.
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  1. according to Enlightenment beliefs, a fair society is based on ___ instead of divine right.
  2. ___ introduced the concept of 'general will' and direct democracy
  3. the ____ of monarchs in European countries was restored in the Congress of Vienna
  4. ___model put the Sun in the center instead of Earth
  5. ____ Assembly ruled France from 1791-1792 in form of a limited constitutional monarchy
  6. the ____ system aimed to limit Britain economically
  7. the Storming of ____ was the direct trigger of the French Revolution
  8. Prominent and wealthy women would host such informal parties where enlightened thinkers could gather and discuss

17 Clues: ___model put the Sun in the center instead of Earth • the ____ system aimed to limit Britain economically • ____ ruled as a dictator during the reign of terror • the monarch make all the law and are not subject to the law • ___ introduced the concept of 'general will' and direct democracy • the Storming of ____ was the direct trigger of the French Revolution • ...

Meher Guliani (Growing a new economy & way of life in the 13 English colonies) 2022-01-05

Meher Guliani (Growing a new economy & way of life in the 13 English colonies) crossword puzzle
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  1. what % died?
  2. how many crew members escaped on a life boat from amistad?
  3. Each colonial government enabled citizens to elect an assembly known as a____?
  4. What “determined a person’s opportunity in life” in England
  5. What “laws” were passed as slavery grew in the colonies that would place “greater restrictions” on the rights of free Africans and slaves?
  6. What did slave exchange crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas become known as?
  7. While English male Colonists had even more rights than Englishmen in the Mother Country, which groups had their rights severely limited?
  8. While English amale Colonists had even more rights than Englishmen in the Mother Country, which groups had their rights severely limited?
  9. What effect did this trade route have on many New England merchants
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  1. What did England pass in the 1650’s to regulate trade with the colonies
  2. what were merchants from New England called?
  3. How were children educated in Middle and Southern
  4. What led England to “Take a new interest in its colonies”?
  5. What did Massachusetts establish first
  6. where did the first slaves in 1619 arrive?
  7. which former president defended the slaves(last name only)
  8. what was the movement known called that believed that reason and scientific methods could be applied to the study of society?

17 Clues: what % died? • What did Massachusetts establish first • where did the first slaves in 1619 arrive? • what were merchants from New England called? • How were children educated in Middle and Southern • how many crew members escaped on a life boat from amistad? • What led England to “Take a new interest in its colonies”? • ...

creating the constitution 2021-11-18

creating the constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. to approve something formally.
  2. a region of the United States bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes. The region was given to the United States by the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
  3. a country governed by elected representatives
  4. a plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress
  5. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
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  1. a series of essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution by the states.
  2. the first written plan of government for the United States
  3. decided how slaves would be counted for states´ population
  4. a law passed by Congress in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed
  5. the “Age of Reason” in 17th- and 18th-century Europe.
  6. A law passed by congress in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed.
  7. the group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state choose their electors.
  8. often called the ¨Father of the constitution¨

13 Clues: to approve something formally. • often called the ¨Father of the constitution¨ • a country governed by elected representatives • the “Age of Reason” in 17th- and 18th-century Europe. • the first written plan of government for the United States • decided how slaves would be counted for states´ population • ...

American Literary Movements 2021-08-25

American Literary Movements crossword puzzle
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  1. promote jazz music, drugs, sexuality, Buddhism, and all "hip" and free ideals
  2. Consists of political and philosophical writings about reason and common sense.
  3. consists of a noticeable shift in expression and writing style from previous movements like the great depression
  4. based on oral tradition of stories, fables, tales, myths, and chants
  5. Written by immigrants who left Europe to find religious freedom
  6. concentrated outburst of African-American art, writing, and music from Harlem
  7. Lines are blurred between popular culture, literature, and art. The interpretation of reality is more important that the concrete experience of reality itself
  8. Written by first immigrants coming to america to settle a new land
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  1. Shares beliefs about the natural and spiritual world
  2. intentional creation of literature by authors from diverse cultural backgrounds
  3. realated to post-modernism but focused on relationships, connections between people, and evoking emotioin
  4. Promotes facts over intellectual or emotional reasoning. includes stories of everyday people and is written in natural language
  5. related to realism but it focuses specifically on social issues caused by industrialization. includes dark, tragic stories of struggle

13 Clues: Shares beliefs about the natural and spiritual world • Written by immigrants who left Europe to find religious freedom • Written by first immigrants coming to america to settle a new land • based on oral tradition of stories, fables, tales, myths, and chants • promote jazz music, drugs, sexuality, Buddhism, and all "hip" and free ideals • ...

Unit 3: Religion 2021-10-05

Unit 3: Religion crossword puzzle
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  1. an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship god or a group of gods
  2. a polytheistic religion; India's first major religion; believed to be the first religion known to mankind
  3. when someone dies and their soul joins a new body; if their life was good or bad determines if they will be reincarnated up or down in rank
  4. the belief in one god
  5. a monotheistic religion; believers are called Christians; believe in the teachings of Jesus
  6. a monotheistic religion; believers are called Jews; leader Abraham founded Judaism
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  1. the concept that every action has a consequence; the cycle of cause and effect
  2. the belief in many gods
  3. a prince who turned to meditation to relieve suffering and reach enlightenment; now known as Buddha (enlightened one)
  4. a term to describe the profound peace of mind; the state of being free from suffering
  5. a polytheistic religion; believers are called Buddhist; follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
  6. a higher power in a polytheistic and monotheistic religion; for example: a God or god/goddess
  7. a monotheistic religion; believers are called Muslims; founder of Islam is Muhammad

13 Clues: the belief in one god • the belief in many gods • the concept that every action has a consequence; the cycle of cause and effect • a monotheistic religion; believers are called Jews; leader Abraham founded Judaism • a monotheistic religion; believers are called Muslims; founder of Islam is Muhammad • ...

TOPIC 13: Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution 2023-03-20

TOPIC 13: Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. when a ruler holds absolute power
  2. Earth-centered
  3. a systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence that was crucial to the evolution of science in the modern world
  4. belief that power comes from God and is absolute
  5. someone who opposes religious teachings
  6. supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War
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  1. another term for scholar
  2. Sun-centered
  3. a system of thought expounded by Rene Descartes based on the belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge
  4. supporters of King Charles I in the English Civil War

10 Clues: Sun-centered • Earth-centered • another term for scholar • when a ruler holds absolute power • someone who opposes religious teachings • belief that power comes from God and is absolute • supporters of King Charles I in the English Civil War • supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War • ...

Agricultural/Industrial Advanced by the Enlightenment 2025-10-22

Agricultural/Industrial Advanced by the Enlightenment crossword puzzle
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  1. First industry to be industrialized (clothe, fabrics)
  2. System where small farms were combined into larger ones for more efficiency
  3. Farming method alternating crops to restore soil nutrients
  4. Process of replacing manual labor with machines
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  1. Method used by farmers to select and breed livestock for specific traits
  2. Advocated for sowing seeds by drilling instead of scattering by hand (Jethro _____)
  3. Waterway used to transport goods
  4. Natural fertilizer used to enrich soil (usually from livestock)
  5. Population shift from rural to urban areas
  6. Domesticated farm animals used for labor and food

10 Clues: Waterway used to transport goods • Population shift from rural to urban areas • Process of replacing manual labor with machines • Domesticated farm animals used for labor and food • First industry to be industrialized (clothe, fabrics) • Farming method alternating crops to restore soil nutrients • Natural fertilizer used to enrich soil (usually from livestock) • ...

revolutions 2025-10-31

revolutions crossword puzzle
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  1. developed by Henry David Thoreau, in which people refuse to obey unjust laws. Used as a form of protest
  2. this material became the new power source during the Industrial Revolution, and a major source of pollution
  3. the political party that took control of Russian after the Revolution, later formed the communist party
  4. The most important and influential invention of the Industrial Revolution, revolutionized production and transportation
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  1. an economic theory in which there is no government, religion, or personal property. This theory has never been realized.
  2. Enlightenment thinkers who paved the way for movements like democracy, free elections, and women’s rights
  3. an economic system in which the government controls industry

7 Clues: an economic system in which the government controls industry • developed by Henry David Thoreau, in which people refuse to obey unjust laws. Used as a form of protest • the political party that took control of Russian after the Revolution, later formed the communist party • ...

The collapse of the Ancien Régime 2023-12-19

The collapse of the Ancien Régime crossword puzzle
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  1. Became the first US president in 1789, marking the establishment of a republican government.
  2. A sequence of rulers from the same family, usually passing power from one generation to the next.
  3. Economic theory that underpins absolutism.
  4. Its main exponent is Adam Smith, author of the work "The Wealth of Nations" and considered the father of Modern Economics.
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  1. Refers to a monarch's total control over his subjects; monarch has absolute power among his people with no laws or legally direct opposition in force.
  2. Its creator and main representative is François Quesnay.
  3. An important movement in 18th century european thought; sparked by the progress of the scientific revolution.

7 Clues: Economic theory that underpins absolutism. • Its creator and main representative is François Quesnay. • Became the first US president in 1789, marking the establishment of a republican government. • A sequence of rulers from the same family, usually passing power from one generation to the next. • ...

Grade 7 Vocab List #2 Sept. Wk. 4 2024-09-23

Grade 7 Vocab List #2 Sept. Wk. 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. a stylistic period that includes art, history, and literature (ex. Romanticism, Industrialism, Classicism, Modernism, or the Enlightenment, the Dark Ages)
  2. the study of the book's background (religious, social, political, etc.)
  3. the character that opposes the protagonist of a movie, book, play, etc.
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  1. the writer's purpose for the reader to feel when creating the text
  2. the main character of a movie, book, play, etc.
  3. the struggle or tension that drives the problem of the movie, book, play, etc.(ex. character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. fate/ God, character vs. technology, character vs. society, character vs. supernatural, etc.)
  4. categorization of literature (ex. fairy tale, detective, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, utopian, dystopian, horror )

7 Clues: the main character of a movie, book, play, etc. • the writer's purpose for the reader to feel when creating the text • the study of the book's background (religious, social, political, etc.) • the character that opposes the protagonist of a movie, book, play, etc. • ...

Before the Summer - N4/5 History 2024-08-20

Before the Summer - N4/5 History crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the name of the stage in between 1. Britain to West Africa 2. - - - 3. Caribbean to Britain?
  2. What is the name given to the type farming that uses lots of land and is dedicated to the growing of one type of cash crop?
  3. What was the name of the new way of thinking that used logic, reason and science to solve problems as opposed to religion?MiddlePassage
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  1. Which African tribe was heavily involved in the trading of slaves?
  2. True or false: Women rarely held positions of power and authority in West African societies
  3. What religion were many North Africans?
  4. Which revolution resulted in the execution of the King?
  5. Name another cash crop that had a close business relationship with sugar?

8 Clues: What religion were many North Africans? • Which revolution resulted in the execution of the King? • Which African tribe was heavily involved in the trading of slaves? • Name another cash crop that had a close business relationship with sugar? • True or false: Women rarely held positions of power and authority in West African societies • ...

Revolutionary War 2023-07-02

Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
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  1. Revolutionary writer and author of "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence.
  2. Author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.
  3. Colonists who remained impartial and did not take sides during the Revolutionary War.
  4. Colonists who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution.
  5. Rights Inalienable rights believed to be granted by God, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  6. Concept that individuals willingly give up some rights to a government in exchange for protection and benefits.
  7. Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
  8. Those who supported American independence during the Revolutionary War.
  9. English philosopher who influenced American ideas about natural rights and limited government.
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  1. Document adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies as independent states.
  2. Influential pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, advocating for American independence from Britain.
  3. Term describing something or someone associated with the American Revolution.
  4. Militia members ready to fight on a moment's notice during the Revolutionary War.
  5. British tax on paper goods that sparked protests in the American colonies.
  6. Tea Party Event in 1773 where American colonists protested British tea taxes by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor.

15 Clues: Those who supported American independence during the Revolutionary War. • Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights. • British tax on paper goods that sparked protests in the American colonies. • Term describing something or someone associated with the American Revolution. • ...

Novel study 2023-05-01

Novel study crossword puzzle
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  1. species existing in multiple planets
  2. careful not to cause
  3. Record, object on voyager 1
  4. make (something unpleasant, painful, or intense) less serious or severe.
  5. Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
  6. Relating to biology or living organisms.
  7. Discovering (something forgotten or ignored) again.
  8. the mudguard or area around the wheel well of a vehicle.
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  1. Becoming or making it more intense.
  2. characterized by the taking of financial risks in the hope of profit; enterprising.
  3. (Of a vehicle or other physical object) Begin to move more quickly.
  4. koans, a paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment..
  5. is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe and our place in it.
  6. self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
  7. a serious mental condition of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

15 Clues: careful not to cause • Record, object on voyager 1 • Becoming or making it more intense. • species existing in multiple planets • Relating to biology or living organisms. • Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. • Discovering (something forgotten or ignored) again. • self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. • ...

Echoes of Liberty 2023-05-28

Echoes of Liberty crossword puzzle
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  1. A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
  2. Of or relating to France or its people or language.
  3. The action or state of attaining or having attained spiritual knowledge or insight.
  4. Of or relating to Napoleon Bonaparte.
  5. A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
  6. A form of government with a monarch at the head.
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  1. Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
  2. A machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.
  3. The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
  4. A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.
  5. A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
  6. Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
  7. The dominant social system in medieval Europe.
  8. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
  9. The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

15 Clues: Of or relating to Napoleon Bonaparte. • The dominant social system in medieval Europe. • A form of government with a monarch at the head. • Of or relating to France or its people or language. • A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. • The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. • ...

Historical Documents Crossword 2024-10-04

Historical Documents Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. consists of a number of parties or groups united in an organization alliance or league.
  2. a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
  3. a European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition. It was heavily influenced by 17th-century philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, and Newton, and its prominent exponents include Kant, Goethe, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Adam Smith.
  4. mention (a number of things) one by one.
  5. a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.
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  1. Evident not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.
  2. a cruel and oppressive ruler.
  3. cruel or prolonged unjust treatment or control.
  4. provide with a quality, ability, or asset.
  5. unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor.
  6. capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful.
  7. a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
  8. preceding in time, order, or importance.
  9. the compensation for setting something right.
  10. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

15 Clues: a cruel and oppressive ruler. • preceding in time, order, or importance. • mention (a number of things) one by one. • provide with a quality, ability, or asset. • the compensation for setting something right. • cruel or prolonged unjust treatment or control. • a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • ...

French Revolution 2022-01-14

French Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. French citizens armed in rebelling against the French King, the start of the Revolution
  2. A time period in which terror and fear were used to regulate citizens into supporting the Revolution
  3. King of France
  4. Formally known as the Estates General, promoted equality amongst all classes with representation of all.
  5. mass starvation
  6. The legislative branch made up of representatives, was not called for 175 years.
  7. The social classes in France (Peasants & Bourgeoisie, Nobility, Clergy)
  8. A new machine used as a form of execution in a more ethical and egalitarian way.
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  1. Declaration which listed the inalienable rights of French citizens, including life, liberty, property and ability to resist oppression
  2. Wanted immediate change to the French government.
  3. Leader of the Committee of Public Safety, created the Reign of Terror
  4. spending more money than is coming in, related to excessive spending of the King & Queen
  5. The time period in which people promoted ideas of changing government to allow for people to have rights while using logic and reasoning as foundation
  6. Wanted to maintain the monarchy and statuses of 1st and 2nd estates
  7. Queen of France

15 Clues: King of France • mass starvation • Queen of France • Wanted immediate change to the French government. • Wanted to maintain the monarchy and statuses of 1st and 2nd estates • Leader of the Committee of Public Safety, created the Reign of Terror • The social classes in France (Peasants & Bourgeoisie, Nobility, Clergy) • ...

French Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2022-12-13

French Revolution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
  2. a period of panic and riot by peasants and others amid rumours of an “aristocratic conspiracy” by the king and the privileged to overthrow the Third Estate.
  3. body of fundamental principles / established precedents
  4. a gathering of people held by an inspiring host
  5. with one's own nation and support for its interests
  6. The quality of being noble in character, rank, or mind
  7. a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France's financial problems.
  8. the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
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  1. A major role player in the revolution and Emperor of France.
  2. an intellectual movement that influenced Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries that brought it to new heights.
  3. A certain city in France that had historical Significance
  4. A French lawyer and statesman who became one of the best-known, influential and controversial figures of the French Revolution
  5. A group that created a government that could deal with war, economic chaos, and internal rebellion.
  6. a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform
  7. a small but influential class in 18th century French society

15 Clues: a gathering of people held by an inspiring host • involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. • with one's own nation and support for its interests • The quality of being noble in character, rank, or mind • body of fundamental principles / established precedents • A certain city in France that had historical Significance • ...

Get to Know Mr. Lorini 2024-05-14

Get to Know Mr. Lorini crossword puzzle
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  1. The abbreviated book title, WITAWITAR, pictured on Mr. Lorini's wall, is written by which of Lorini's favorite authors.
  2. The title of Mr. Lorini's favorite Disney movie is synonymous with the word "above." A close second is "Tangled."
  3. Mr. Lorini's cat shares a name with the sushi roll called Shrimp ______.
  4. Mr. Lorini's favorite color matches the most popular color in the world.
  5. According to the "About Me" on Canvas, Mr. Lorini went to this college in Florida.
  6. Mr. Lorini is a nerdy nerd, similar to the protagonist in Stranger Things, who enjoys Dungeons and ________.
  7. Mr. Lorini's dog shares a name with this Jeep.
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  1. This paper displayed in the classroom suggests the key to unlocking enlightenment, or insanity, is _________.
  2. Mr. Lorini's favorite pokemon sits on his desk, although it isn't correctly colored.
  3. Mr. Lorini belongs to the Hogwart's house associated with blue and creative thinking.

10 Clues: Mr. Lorini's dog shares a name with this Jeep. • Mr. Lorini's cat shares a name with the sushi roll called Shrimp ______. • Mr. Lorini's favorite color matches the most popular color in the world. • According to the "About Me" on Canvas, Mr. Lorini went to this college in Florida. • ...

nature-and-plants4 2023-06-15

nature-and-plants4 crossword puzzle
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  1. A wetland filled with tall grasses and waterlogged soil, teeming with life and offering a glimpse into a unique ecosystem.
  2. These flowers emit a sweet and intoxicating fragrance from their delicate white blooms.
  3. Calm and reflective, it mirrors the surroundings like a serene pond adorned with floating blossoms.
  4. These flowers captivate with their graceful and trumpet-shaped blooms.
  5. A shallow body of crystal-clear water, nestled between land and sea, offering a tranquil oasis for aquatic life.
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  1. These flowers are aquatic and have large, striking blooms that symbolize purity and enlightenment.
  2. A vast expanse of lush green grass, like a gentle carpet under the open sky.
  3. These trees are deciduous and famous for their vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, and gold.
  4. These flowers boast vibrant orange and yellow blooms, symbolizing warmth and creativity.
  5. This plant is known for its aromatic purple blooms and slender, silver-green leaves.

10 Clues: These flowers captivate with their graceful and trumpet-shaped blooms. • A vast expanse of lush green grass, like a gentle carpet under the open sky. • This plant is known for its aromatic purple blooms and slender, silver-green leaves. • These flowers emit a sweet and intoxicating fragrance from their delicate white blooms. • ...

Faith for Absolute Victory 2023-05-13

Faith for Absolute Victory crossword puzzle
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  1. Three things are required — a good teacher, a good believer, and a good ______________— before prayers can be effective and disasters banished from the land.
  2. Life is a relentless battle between the forces of the Buddha and _________ functions.
  3. Unity of ‘many in body, one in ____________.
  4. Buddhism primarily concerns itself with _________ or defeat.
  5. We should join with others who are also experiencing hardships and sufferings and to chant together with them in front of the _____________.
  6. ___________based on the winning spirit of Buddhism, so that we can show actual proof of the greatness of the Mystic Law in our own lives.
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  1. Mentor-____________ relationship is at the heart of Nichiren Buddhism.
  2. ___________ is possible when disciples embrace the same spirit as their mentor.
  3. If one stays close to the teachers of the Law, one will speedily gain the way of _________________.
  4. How hard we have worked to achieve kosen-rufu is the true manifestation of our ___________.

10 Clues: Unity of ‘many in body, one in ____________. • Buddhism primarily concerns itself with _________ or defeat. • Mentor-____________ relationship is at the heart of Nichiren Buddhism. • ___________ is possible when disciples embrace the same spirit as their mentor. • Life is a relentless battle between the forces of the Buddha and _________ functions. • ...

American History Unit 1 Vocab 2025-01-04

American History Unit 1 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
  2. Intellectual movement that highlighted science and reason. It influenced human rights and a new way to govern.
  3. Neglect Allowed the colonies to operate with minimal interference from the British government
  4. A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose
  5. ContractA philosophical idea introduced by John Locke that people agree to be governed and in exchange are protected by their government.
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  1. 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.
  2. A colonist who rebelled against British
  3. of Assistance Allowed British authorities to search Colonial homes and businesses for smuggled items
  4. Rights Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
  5. The ability to make one’s own decisions and govern oneself independently

10 Clues: A colonist who rebelled against British • Rights Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness • The ability to make one’s own decisions and govern oneself independently • A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose • A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution • ...

GBooks 2023-12-07

GBooks crossword puzzle
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  1. The king who led Greek forces during the Trojan War, as depicted in Greek mythology.
  2. The sacred scriptures of Christians, comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament.
  3. A cultural rebirth from the 14th through the mid-17th centuries, originating in Italy.
  4. A tragedy by William Shakespeare about a prince avenging his father’s murder.
  5. An era of music from roughly 1730 to 1820, known for its clarity, balance, and formality.
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  1. The first book of the Bible, detailing the creation of the world and the early history of humanity.
  2. Homer’s epic poem about the last year of the Trojan War.
  3. In Greek mythology, her abduction sparked the Trojan War; often known as “the face that launched a thousand ships.”
  4. An intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism.
  5. The greatest warrior in Homer’s Iliad, known for his strength and his only weakness, his heel.

10 Clues: Homer’s epic poem about the last year of the Trojan War. • A tragedy by William Shakespeare about a prince avenging his father’s murder. • The king who led Greek forces during the Trojan War, as depicted in Greek mythology. • A cultural rebirth from the 14th through the mid-17th centuries, originating in Italy. • ...

Feudal Japan 2022-05-04

Feudal Japan crossword puzzle
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  1. An era of Chinese history from 960-1279 that saw many cultural and technical inventions, including paper money and gunpowder.
  2. The code of the samurai in Japan, which valued loyalty and honor.
  3. Ritual suicide practiced by the Japanese samurai or sometimes formerly ordered by a court instead of the death penalty.
  4. A Japanese sect of Buddhism that searches for enlightenment through direct intuition through meditation
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  1. Mongol conqueror of much of Asia and parts of Europe. He lived from 1162 until 1227.
  2. A traditional religion of Japan that includes worship of ancestors and nature.
  3. A lord who owned land, pledged allegiance to and served the shogun in feudal Japan.
  4. In the Middle Ages, a Japanese military leader.
  5. In the Middle Ages, a social system in which nobles allowed people to use their land if they fought for and worked for them.
  6. In the Middle Ages, a member of the Japanese warrior class.

10 Clues: In the Middle Ages, a Japanese military leader. • In the Middle Ages, a member of the Japanese warrior class. • The code of the samurai in Japan, which valued loyalty and honor. • A traditional religion of Japan that includes worship of ancestors and nature. • A lord who owned land, pledged allegiance to and served the shogun in feudal Japan. • ...

Brandon 2023-01-05

Brandon crossword puzzle
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  1. ideas from the 18th century that influenced our Declaration and constitution
  2. the transformation from producing goods by hand to producing goods by machine
  3. A term coined for journalists who "raked up" and exposed corruption and problems of society
  4. 1787 law set up a government for the northwest territory and served as a model for other new territories and as a plan for admitting new states to the union
  5. the first ten amendments of the u.s. constitution, containing a list of individual rights and liberties for the citizens, limits the power of the govt
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  1. an american foreign policy opposing interference in the western hemisphere from outside powers
  2. journilism that exploits, disorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers
  3. white surpremacy organization thatintimidated blacks out their newly found liberties
  4. having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land
  5. process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot

10 Clues: having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land • process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot • ideas from the 18th century that influenced our Declaration and constitution • the transformation from producing goods by hand to producing goods by machine • ...

World Religions Vocab 2020-09-05

World Religions Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Is the concept that every action has a consequence. The cycle of cause and effect.
  2. A term to describe the profound peace of mind. It is the state of being free from suffering.
  3. A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess.
  4. The belief in one god.
  5. A polytheistic religion. Believers are called Buddhist. Follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).
  6. A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Jewish. Leader Abraham founded Judaism.
  7. When someone dies and their soul joins a new body. If there life was good or bad you will be reincarnated up or down in rank
  8. The belief in many gods.
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  1. A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus.
  2. A polytheistic religion. India’s 1st major religion. Believed to be the first major religion known to mankind.
  3. A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Muslims. Founder of Islam is Muhammad.
  4. A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess.
  5. A prince who turned to meditation to relieve suffering and reached enlightenment. He is now known as Buddha [enlightened one]
  6. An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.

14 Clues: The belief in one god. • The belief in many gods. • A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess. • A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess. • A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus. • Is the concept that every action has a consequence. The cycle of cause and effect. • ...

Buddhism (Chap 6 - p. 233) 2021-02-17

Buddhism (Chap 6 - p. 233) crossword puzzle
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  1. originally Buddhist monastic community - later entire community of monks, nuns & lay persons
  2. Sanskrit word - in Buddhism refers to teachings of the Buddha
  3. Lama head lama of Tibetan Buddhism - was spiritual and political leader of Tibet until Chinese communist take over of Tibet - forced into exile in India
  4. source of inspiration for Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) to become monk
  5. a teacher and or head of a monastery in Tibetan Buddhism
  6. extinction of suffering, impermanence, delusion & all that keeps one bound in samsara
  7. large sacred fig tree (Mahabodhi Temple) where Siddhartha arrived at enlightenment
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  1. branch of Buddhism that emphasizes participation by lay people
  2. prominent branch of Buddhism in Tibet
  3. being that compassionately refrains from entering nirvana in order to save others, worshiped as deity in Mahayana Buddhism
  4. items of religious devotion (piece of the body/personal items of important religious figure)
  5. Buddhist teaching that liberation from samsara comes neither thru severe ascetical practice nor wild indulgence, but in middle of spectrum between the 2
  6. one who renounces material comfort to live self disciplined life - especially of religious devotion

13 Clues: prominent branch of Buddhism in Tibet • a teacher and or head of a monastery in Tibetan Buddhism • Sanskrit word - in Buddhism refers to teachings of the Buddha • branch of Buddhism that emphasizes participation by lay people • source of inspiration for Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) to become monk • ...

History 2023-06-12

History crossword puzzle
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  1. A period of cultural rebirth and intellectual flourishing in Europe, spanning the 14th to 17th centuries.
  2. The study of past events, particularly human affairs.
  3. The state of being free from the control or influence of others.
  4. The study of human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and remains.
  5. The practice of acquiring and controlling foreign territories for economic and political purposes.
  6. An object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural significance.
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  1. A complex society marked by advanced social and cultural development.
  2. An intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
  3. A sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in a monarchy.
  4. A sudden and radical change in government or social order, often resulting in a shift in power.
  5. A drastic and often violent change in political or social systems.
  6. A group of territories or peoples ruled by a central authority, often a monarch or emperor.
  7. A state of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, without direct armed conflict.
  8. War A global conflict involving multiple nations, often with significant social and political consequences.

14 Clues: The study of past events, particularly human affairs. • The state of being free from the control or influence of others. • A sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in a monarchy. • A drastic and often violent change in political or social systems. • A complex society marked by advanced social and cultural development. • ...

What is a School and What is it For? 2014-06-30

What is a School and What is it For? crossword puzzle
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  1. / a group's beliefs about anything"
  2. mall / high schools that cater to a variety of student customers, emphasizing variety and choice"
  3. / school to prepare students for college or the workforce"
  4. / school where students are between 11 to 13, become more independent, social, and involved in what's around them"
  5. / high schools a multi purpose school with different tracks"
  6. / reconstructionists see the solution to certain trends and current issues"
  7. / reconstructionists people who see the role of school as forming the young into agents of change"
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  1. / reconstructionists take a harsher view of the dominant culture and see schools as the pliant servants of those in power"
  2. / a specific, formalized process, usually focused on the young and whose pattern traditionally has varied little from one setting to the next"
  3. / purpose of school's help development of reason, leads to individual enlightenment"
  4. / school where teacher's have a major role:time keeper, dispenser of supplies, grant special privileges"
  5. / purpose: the goal of equipping graduates for the new realities of the workplace"
  6. / and civic purpose: student governments, citizenship education programs, community service and outreach programs"
  7. / process of human growth by which one gains greater understanding and control over one's self"

14 Clues: / a group's beliefs about anything" • / school to prepare students for college or the workforce" • / high schools a multi purpose school with different tracks" • / reconstructionists see the solution to certain trends and current issues" • / purpose: the goal of equipping graduates for the new realities of the workplace" • ...

Race in the United States Enlightenment Era 2023-09-27

Race in the United States Enlightenment Era crossword puzzle
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  1. Was the first documented, white public figure to say “I have black friends” in America.
  2. An English clergyman and colonist. He was a principal figure among the New England Puritan ministers, who also included Thomas Hooker, Increase Mather (who became his son-in-law), John Davenport, and Thomas Shepard and John Norton, who wrote his first biography. Cotton was the grandfather of Cotton Mather, who was named after him.
  3. The generations that are most impacted by what we teach them about history.
  4. The practice of actively identifying and opposing racism.
  5. A member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.
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  1. Started the American philosophical society in 1743. This society was made to be a club for smart white people.
  2. Conformity with fact or reality
  3. Purchased at a young age but became a famous poet whose work proved that "black people weren't dumb."
  4. A negative attitude toward another person or group formed in advance of any experience with that person or group.
  5. A[n] European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a worldview that gained wide assent in the West and that instigated revolutionary developments in art, philosophy, and politics.
  6. Offensive. relating to or being a preliterate people or society regarded as uncivilized or primitive.
  7. A person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
  8. A metaphor coined by Benjamin Franklin that made references to intelligence and one's skin color.

13 Clues: Conformity with fact or reality • The practice of actively identifying and opposing racism. • The generations that are most impacted by what we teach them about history. • Was the first documented, white public figure to say “I have black friends” in America. • A metaphor coined by Benjamin Franklin that made references to intelligence and one's skin color. • ...

You Be the Teacher: Crossword Puzzle (Group 4) 2024-11-01

You Be the Teacher: Crossword Puzzle (Group 4) crossword puzzle
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  1. What Confucius was to Confucianism, was what _____ was to Buddhism.
  2. The system in both Hinduism and Buddhism that refers to the cycle of rebirth and karmic values.
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  1. The Analects are an oral scripture in Confucianism, what is a similar oral scripture in Buddhism?
  2. Mainstream idea of Buddhism, during the era of Buddha's journey, the clashing ideas of this word resembled ancient China's 100 Schools of Thought.
  3. This overall enlightenment goal of Buddhism resembles the Hindu goal of Moksha.
  4. The Natural order in Daoism is both similar and different to the Buddhist idea that existence is constantly in _____.

6 Clues: What Confucius was to Confucianism, was what _____ was to Buddhism. • This overall enlightenment goal of Buddhism resembles the Hindu goal of Moksha. • The system in both Hinduism and Buddhism that refers to the cycle of rebirth and karmic values. • The Analects are an oral scripture in Confucianism, what is a similar oral scripture in Buddhism? • ...

History Week 12/ELA Week 8&9 2020-11-13

History Week 12/ELA Week 8&9 crossword puzzle
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  1. an English philosopher; believed that the most purist minds belonged to Whites, which basically meant Africans had dirty brains
  2. to increase; enlarge
  3. advancing in gradual way to cause harm; treacherous or crafty
  4. publicly ridicule; mock
  5. arrogantly superior; snobbish/snooty
  6. not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear; relentless/adamant
  7. a temporary stay; journey
  8. the journey endured by Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to North America
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  1. the theory that Africans weren’t actually human and, therefore, did not have to be treated as such
  2. human property; a slave
  3. accept something reluctantly, but without protest; cave
  4. an Italian philosopher; believed Africans were born of a “different Adam” and had a different origin story, which meant Africans were a different species
  5. to be informed, to be free from ignorance
  6. a person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery
  7. an African girl purchased by the Wheatley family to replace the daughter they lost; was never a working slave and was exceptionally intelligent; created a book of poetry later published in England
  8. a bad-tempered person; grouch
  9. a British minister; he believed slavery was helpful for African people and that there were “voluntary slaves” that wanted to be slaves so they could be baptized
  10. fond of company; outgoing or social
  11. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something; refrain

19 Clues: to increase; enlarge • human property; a slave • publicly ridicule; mock • a temporary stay; journey • a bad-tempered person; grouch • fond of company; outgoing or social • arrogantly superior; snobbish/snooty • to be informed, to be free from ignorance • accept something reluctantly, but without protest; cave • restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something; refrain • ...

2.3 Application: The End of the War 2020-10-19

2.3 Application: The End of the War crossword puzzle
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  1. This document prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
  2. Thomas Jefferson wrote this document to tell Great Britain America wanted independence
  3. What battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
  4. this event took place when took place when British troops fired on anti-British demonstrators
  5. Where the first shots fired of the American Revolution
  6. people who stayed uninvolved with the war
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  1. wrote Common Sense which supported colonial independence
  2. The Treaty of Alliance aligned France with the Americans, during the
  3. one advantage America had was ______'s effective military leadershp.
  4. According to Locke life, liberty, and property were _____.
  5. The legislative body that met in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774.
  6. Locke believed the relationship between the government and the people was like a _______.
  7. War who negotiated by who?.
  8. people who wanted freedom from Great Britain
  9. people who pledged their alliance to Great Britain
  10. the philosopher who says if the government encroaches upon the natural rights of its people, the people have the authority to change the government.
  11. the Virginian that said “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
  12. Key political ideas of during the _______ included natural rights, consent of the governed, Social Contract, ordered liberty, separation of church and state, separation of powers
  13. As a result of this war, the British government increased taxes on the American colonists.

19 Clues: War who negotiated by who?. • people who stayed uninvolved with the war • people who wanted freedom from Great Britain • people who pledged their alliance to Great Britain • What battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War? • Where the first shots fired of the American Revolution • wrote Common Sense which supported colonial independence • ...

Vocab #4 2022-01-10

Vocab #4 crossword puzzle
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  1. An ancient kingdom in the Balkan Peninsula
  2. A body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
  3. A system of government by the whole population
  4. An alliance in the Peloponnesus dominated by Sparta
  5. Conquest of Alexander the Great spread Hellenism all over the Middle East and Asia
  6. A form of government in which power is held by the nobility
  7. A form of government in which a person is head of state for life or until abdication
  8. A cashless economic system in which services and goods are traded at negotiated rates
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  1. A period of great happiness prosperity and achievement
  2. A cruel or oppressive ruler
  3. An area in Southeast Europe with various geographical and historical definitions
  4. An association of Greek city-states
  5. The heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. Also the capital of Greece
  6. A typical structure of a community in Ancient Greece
  7. A landform surrounded by water on most of its border while being connected to the mainland
  8. A small group of people having control of a country
  9. A system or stage of economic life in which money replaces barter in the exchange of goods
  10. A violent conflict between a state nad one or more organized non-state actors in a state's territory
  11. A person who seeks enlightenment or wisdom

19 Clues: A cruel or oppressive ruler • An association of Greek city-states • An ancient kingdom in the Balkan Peninsula • A person who seeks enlightenment or wisdom • A system of government by the whole population • An alliance in the Peloponnesus dominated by Sparta • A small group of people having control of a country • A typical structure of a community in Ancient Greece • ...

Middle Ages Crossword Puzzle 2012-10-10

Middle Ages Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The native religon of Japan.
  2. The office or rule of a Shogun.
  3. The area governed by a Khan.
  4. Hinayanist name for Hinayana.
  5. Of or pertaining to an eclectic philosophical movement of the 12th to the 16th centuries, incorporating Taoist and Buddhist elements with an adaptation of Confucianism.
  6. A Mahayana movementthat emphasizes enlightenment for the student by the most direct possible means.
  7. The money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage.
  8. Inheriting or determining descent through the female line.
  9. A member of any of several Negroid peoples forming a linguistically and in some respects culturally interrelated family in central and southern Africa.
  10. One of the great feudal lords who were vassals to the shogun.
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  1. A member of a hereditary caste among the peoples of western Africa whose function is to keep an oral history of the tribe
  2. The later of the two great schools of Buddhism, chiefly in China, Tibet, and Japan, characterized by eclecticism and a general belief in a common search for salvation, sometimes thought to be attainable through faith alone.
  3. The line of descendants in a group.
  4. A member of the hereditary warrior in feudal Japan.
  5. The code of the samurai in feudal Japan.
  6. A very strong translucent material.
  7. Inheriting or determining descent through the female line.
  8. Prophet.
  9. The title applied to chief military commanders in Japan.
  10. An area with relatively flat land. Often surrounded by canyons.

20 Clues: Prophet. • The native religon of Japan. • The area governed by a Khan. • Hinayanist name for Hinayana. • The office or rule of a Shogun. • The line of descendants in a group. • A very strong translucent material. • The code of the samurai in feudal Japan. • A member of the hereditary warrior in feudal Japan. • The title applied to chief military commanders in Japan. • ...

French Vocab 2013-01-08

French Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Having to do with worldly, rather than religious, matters
  2. spending Situation in which government spends more money than it takes in
  3. Member of a group of Enlightenment thinkers who tried to apply the methods of science to the improvement of society
  4. Morning ritual during which nobles would wait upon King Louis XIV
  5. Small group
  6. of power Distribution or military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong
  7. The middle class
  8. Official appointed by French king Louis XIV to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers
  9. Informal social gathering at which writers, artist and philosophers exchanged ideas; originated in France in the 1600’s
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  1. Add a territory onto an existing state or country
  2. Shutting off of a port to keep people or supples from moving in or out
  3. Person who flees his or her country for policitcal reasons
  4. Ballot in which voters have a direct say on an issue
  5. Right to vote
  6. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country
  7. Principle by which monarchies that had been unseated by the French Revolution or Napoleon were restored
  8. right Right that belongs to all humans from birth
  9. Give up a high office
  10. contract Agreement by which people give up their freedom to a powerful government in order to avoid chaos

19 Clues: Small group • Right to vote • The middle class • Give up a high office • Add a territory onto an existing state or country • right Right that belongs to all humans from birth • Ballot in which voters have a direct say on an issue • Having to do with worldly, rather than religious, matters • Person who flees his or her country for policitcal reasons • ...

Deroche's Tic Tac Toe 2015-09-17

Deroche's Tic Tac Toe crossword puzzle
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  1. They boarded the ships and threw the chests of tea into Boston Harbor, ruining the tea.
  2. Crops grown for money
  3. The first governing document of Plymouth Colony.
  4. An Act of the Parliament of England that dealt with constitutional matters and laid out certain basic civil rights.
  5. Created by the Spanish to control and regulate American Indian labor and behavior during the colonization of the Americas
  6. A law passed by Parliament allowing the British East India Company to sell low cost tea directly to the colonists
  7. Disapproval
  8. A place where colony officials could discus together.
  9. Forced local colonial governments to provide housing to British soldiers
  10. Mutual dependence between things.
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  1. A type of food essential to living.
  2. To not use or buy products in order to show support for a cause
  3. The murder of 5 unarmed colonists
  4. They were meant to punish the Massachusetts colonists for their defiance in throwing a large tea shipment into Boston harbor.
  5. Shadow governments organized by the Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of the American Revolution.
  6. Several periods of religious revival in American religious history.
  7. An act that required the colonists to pay for an official stamp or seal when they bought paper items.
  8. Tax on paper, lead paint, glass
  9. The action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened

19 Clues: Disapproval • Crops grown for money • Tax on paper, lead paint, glass • The murder of 5 unarmed colonists • Mutual dependence between things. • A type of food essential to living. • The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. • A place where colony officials could discus together. • The action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened • ...

Buddhism 2024-02-02

Buddhism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gotama's life in the palace was full of ...
  2. The King and Queen locked Gotama in the royal palace so that he never saw ...
  3. A life between the two extremes of luxury and hardship
  4. Gotama had ... ... with a sick man, an old man, a dead man, and a holy man
  5. "The Enlightened One"
  6. Five rules that help Buddhists live a morally good life
  7. The type of tree that Gotama/Buddha meditated underneath
  8. Wise men said that Gotama could become a great ... ...
  9. Buddhist monks often sit quietly to concentrate on ... like the Buddha did
  10. The endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
Down
  1. You achieve ... when you see a brilliant light, understand the truths about life, realise that desire leads to suffering, etc.
  2. The facts about life that Gotama realised when he became enlightened
  3. Gotama's mother saw a ... ... in her dream while she was pregnant (an animal which is as rare and wonderful as her son would be)
  4. Humans suffer because we have too many ...
  5. Perfect action, perfect effort, perfect meditation, etc.
  6. Wise men said that Gotama could become a great ...
  7. Gotama's life with the men in the woods was full of ...
  8. The name of a Buddhist temple
  9. Buddhists can go here when they become enlightened or choose to stay in the world and teach others

19 Clues: "The Enlightened One" • The name of a Buddhist temple • Humans suffer because we have too many ... • Gotama's life in the palace was full of ... • The endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth • Wise men said that Gotama could become a great ... • A life between the two extremes of luxury and hardship • Wise men said that Gotama could become a great ... ... • ...

Ancient Hinduism 2022-05-17

Ancient Hinduism crossword puzzle
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  1. The language that (see 5. across) was written in after being passed down orally.
  2. A journey that many Hindus embark on to visit holy sites.
  3. An ancient literacy text, which is viewed by most Hindus view as sacred.
  4. Hindus are excepted to follow a set of values, also known as a common _____
  5. The social class which servants and laborers are in.
  6. The rulers and warriors in the varnas.
  7. someone who gives away their possessions,clothes and shelter.
  8. 3 important gods named Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
  9. The belief that all things that exist come from one source.
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  1. A collection of sacred texts which people believe contain eternal truths.
  2. The name of a divine power that is believed to be ever-present and all-powerful.
  3. It is a law of cause and effect.
  4. The religion that was created in India and developed over many years as a bunch of traditions.
  5. The last form of suffering
  6. The evil god who tried to frighten Prince Siddhartha while he was trying to reach enlightenment
  7. The artisans and merchants of Hinduism.
  8. One of the four main social classes, composed of priests and religious scholars.
  9. The system that the social groups seperate from the idea of the 4 varnas turned into.
  10. Social groups seperate from the idea of the 4 varnas.

19 Clues: The last form of suffering • It is a law of cause and effect. • The rulers and warriors in the varnas. • The artisans and merchants of Hinduism. • 3 important gods named Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. • The social class which servants and laborers are in. • Social groups seperate from the idea of the 4 varnas. • A journey that many Hindus embark on to visit holy sites. • ...

Unit 9 Industrial Revolutionary 2025-01-25

Unit 9 Industrial Revolutionary crossword puzzle
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  1. - A group of buildings where goods are made and produced by machine.
  2. - A system of government in which the government controls everything.
  3. - The man who built telescopes, compasses and microscopes.
  4. - A method including basics of observation, measuring, predicting, experimentation, and forming basic hypotheses.
  5. - A system where one leader has absolute power and authority over the country.
  6. - Expanding one’s territory by taking over another country.
  7. - People whose belief and action are considered wrong by people because they disagree with that belief or action.
  8. - The major European powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in Africa.
  9. - Scientist who made the three laws of motion.
  10. - A French lawyer, philosopher and author, one of the most Influential political philosophers, known for his book titled “The Spirit of the Laws”.
  11. - An area or a country has power to influence another country
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  1. - English philosopher developed “social contract theory”.
  2. - French enlightenment writer and philosopher who advocated freedom of speech.
  3. - English philosopher who believes in natural rights which are “life, liberty, and property”.
  4. - The increasing number of people who live in the towns or cities.
  5. - The earth is not the center of the universe but the sun is.
  6. - A system where people owned the industries instead of a private business.
  7. - A person who organizes and operates a business they own/start.
  8. - The one who created the steam engine.

19 Clues: - The one who created the steam engine. • - Scientist who made the three laws of motion. • - English philosopher developed “social contract theory”. • - The man who built telescopes, compasses and microscopes. • - Expanding one’s territory by taking over another country. • - The earth is not the center of the universe but the sun is. • ...

South Asia 2021-03-03

South Asia crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a river in south Asia, an important water source flowing more than 1,500 km from its source
  2. the founder of Buddhism and known as a buddha
  3. a state of perfect wisdom, free of suffering
  4. the Hindu and Buddhist concept of rebirth of a soul into a new body
  5. the Muslim empire established by the early 1500's across much of India
  6. a movement that uses all means of protest except violence
  7. a region in north India and pakistan where several destructive wars have been fought
  8. the first civilization in this region that was located in what is now Pakistan
  9. he was the emperor of the Maurya empire that came up with dharma
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  1. this practice of calming and clearing the mind was started by Buddha
  2. were the priestly caste in the caste system
  3. are the Hindu holy writings
  4. a collection of hundreds of sacred hymns found in the Indo-Aryan writings
  5. the Aryan system of social classes in India and one of the cornerstones of Hinduism in which each person is born into a caste and can only move into a different caste through reincarnation
  6. the area where Sikhism was born and where most Sikhs still live
  7. the Indian leader who tried to gain independence from Britain through non-violence
  8. the dominant religion of India

17 Clues: are the Hindu holy writings • the dominant religion of India • were the priestly caste in the caste system • a state of perfect wisdom, free of suffering • the founder of Buddhism and known as a buddha • a movement that uses all means of protest except violence • the area where Sikhism was born and where most Sikhs still live • ...

Module 3 Vocabulary Crossword 2024-09-17

Module 3 Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Henry Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
  2. Tea Party A tense standoff and public debate ensued but no compromise was reached. On the night of December 16, 1773, dozens of disguised men, some as Indigenous Americans, boarded the three East India Company ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.
  3. and Indian War Fought between 1754 and 1763 in British North America and French North America
  4. Emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith.
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  1. Continental Congress Agreed on a Declaration and Resolves that included the Continental Association, a proposal for an embargo on British trade
  2. Massacre Seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of volatile Bostonians, killing five, wounding another six, and angering an entire colony
  3. of Independence States the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based
  4. Cornwallis Served as a general in the British Army during the American War for Independence
  5. Sence Made a clear case for independence and directly attacked the political, economic, and ideological obstacles to achieving it

9 Clues: Henry Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution. • Emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith. • Cornwallis Served as a general in the British Army during the American War for Independence • and Indian War Fought between 1754 and 1763 in British North America and French North America • ...

Enlightenment and Revolution Crossword Extra Daniel Conrad 2023-12-20

Enlightenment and Revolution Crossword Extra Daniel Conrad crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Locke
  2. of Rights
  3. the Great
  4. method
  5. of Independence
  6. Jefferson
Down
  1. Revolution
  2. despot
  3. and balances
  4. contract
  5. system
  6. Wollstonecraft
  7. Newton

13 Clues: Locke • despot • system • method • Newton • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • Revolution • and balances • Wollstonecraft • of Independence

Enlightenment and Revolution Crossword Extra Daniel Conrad 2023-12-20

Enlightenment and Revolution Crossword Extra Daniel Conrad crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Locke
  2. of Rights
  3. the Great
  4. method
  5. of Independence
  6. Jefferson
Down
  1. Revolution
  2. despot
  3. and balances
  4. contract
  5. system
  6. Wollstonecraft
  7. Newton

13 Clues: Locke • despot • system • method • Newton • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • Revolution • and balances • Wollstonecraft • of Independence

Ch. 2 Enlightenment and Revolutions Part 1 2024-05-21

Ch. 2 Enlightenment and Revolutions Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. was a period of time (from 1685-1815) that was dominated by ideas that challenged authority.
  2. people who lived in a country were citizens, and citizens are granted special rights and responsibilities
  3. Thought the governments job was to work for the common good for all people not just the wealthy few
  4. people can vote for their leaders in a representative democracy
  5. governments are organized around countries or nations, and people should identify strongly with their country
  6. clear and ordered thinking
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  1. Thought the government was only to protect those natural rigts
  2. Only the most well-read and intelligent people were involved
  3. every individual has rights that should not be taken away from them (like life, liberty, property)
  4. Because of this division, each branch worked as a check on the other branches
  5. Influenced the creation of the U.S. Bill of Rights and constitution and French constitution
  6. people were evil and selfish needed a strong government to control them

12 Clues: clear and ordered thinking • Only the most well-read and intelligent people were involved • Thought the government was only to protect those natural rigts • people can vote for their leaders in a representative democracy • people were evil and selfish needed a strong government to control them • ...

Unit 1 2016-10-20

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ideals or perspectives that guide people’s engagement with the world.
  2. A persons all-encompassing explanation of the world
  3. _______________ of faith can be viewed as a group of people who share the same ultimate beliefs.
  4. A practical expression of our belief that is based on personal confidence and involves commitment and action.
  5. People ask these questions to understand the meaning of life and to find purpose
  6. In the approach of faith, individuals such as Hayy use their intellect, or _____________ to make sense of the world around them.
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  1. These people have unwavering conviction and trust in the Creator
  2. For Muslims, his faith is the source of inspiration
  3. An _____________ may have their own personal quest to returning to the Creator.
  4. In the approach of faith, this has been sent to humankind through spiritually inspired individuals. Also what Asal uses to find enlightenment
  5. A mode of living, based on certain norms and beliefs
  6. A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
  7. Rituals know as ____________ acts because they are done with intention

13 Clues: For Muslims, his faith is the source of inspiration • A persons all-encompassing explanation of the world • A mode of living, based on certain norms and beliefs • These people have unwavering conviction and trust in the Creator • Ideals or perspectives that guide people’s engagement with the world. • ...

Buddhism (Chap 6 - p. 233) 2021-02-17

Buddhism (Chap 6 - p. 233) crossword puzzle
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  1. Buddhist teaching that liberation from samsara comes neither thru severe ascetical practice nor wild indulgence, but in middle of spectrum between the 2
  2. a teacher and or head of a monastery in Tibetan Buddhism
  3. branch of Buddhism that emphasizes participation by lay people
  4. extinction of suffering, impermanence, delusion & all that keeps one bound in samsara
  5. items of religious devotion (piece of the body/personal items of important religious figure)
  6. source of inspiration for Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) to become monk
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  1. Sanskrit word - in Buddhism refers to teachings of the Buddha
  2. being that compassionately refrains from entering nirvana in order to save others, worshiped as deity in Mahayana Buddhism
  3. head lama of Tibetan Buddhism - was spiritual and political leader of Tibet until Chinese communist take over of Tibet - forced into exile in India
  4. originally Buddhist monastic community - later entire community of monks, nuns & lay persons
  5. prominent branch of Buddhism in Tibet
  6. one who renounces material comfort to live self disciplined life - especially of religious devotion
  7. large sacred fig tree (Mahabodhi Temple) where Siddhartha arrived at enlightenment

13 Clues: prominent branch of Buddhism in Tibet • a teacher and or head of a monastery in Tibetan Buddhism • Sanskrit word - in Buddhism refers to teachings of the Buddha • branch of Buddhism that emphasizes participation by lay people • source of inspiration for Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) to become monk • ...

CST Review 2012-12-14

CST Review crossword puzzle
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  1. exercising authority at the expense of others
  2. the first CST document
  3. a movement that gave birth to the American and French Revolutions
  4. sees the poor and vulnerable as a burden; only values what people have, not who they are
  5. interpreting our world in light of the Gospel
  6. working over a long period of time for permanent change
  7. a pope writing to the bishops and all Catholics in the world
  8. providing for people's immediate needs right now
  9. making an effort to understand our worldview, including personal and cultural biases, in order to see as God sees
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  1. taking care of issues at the most local level possible, but the highest level needed
  2. what is good for all the people all the time
  3. a document written by a bishop or group of bishops to the people in his/their jurisdiction
  4. another name for a consistent ethic of life
  5. one action has more than one consequence, one is intended but the other is not
  6. critical thinking and investigating the factors that promote or lead to injustice
  7. written by all the bishops in the world in union with the pope; the highest authority in the Church
  8. a major concern of CST
  9. one of two modes of Divine Revelation; CST is rooted in this
  10. a theory about the purpose of the criminal justice system based on vengence

19 Clues: the first CST document • a major concern of CST • another name for a consistent ethic of life • what is good for all the people all the time • exercising authority at the expense of others • interpreting our world in light of the Gospel • providing for people's immediate needs right now • working over a long period of time for permanent change • ...

Unit One Vocabulary 2013-09-02

Unit One Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. from Church and State / Implied in the first amendment, Congress cant force anyone to believe in a certain religion
  2. Compromise / Settled the issue on how slaves would be counted when appropriating taxes in the Union
  3. Sense / New Constitution for Britain
  4. / A movement that promoted science, knowledge and reason
  5. / Supporters of Federalism
  6. / the first permanent English settlement in North America
  7. / A body of fundamental principles established precedents according to which a sate or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
  8. Trade Route / A three way route that exchanged goods between American colonies and two other trading partners
  9. Codes / A set of laws that formally regulated slavery and defined the relationship between enslaved Africans and free people
  10. Compromise / An agreement between large and small states
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  1. and Balances / Counter balancing influences
  2. of Independence / Declared that the colonies would free of British control
  3. / Non supported of Federalism
  4. of Confederation / the original constitution of the US
  5. Locke / An English philosopher
  6. of Liberty / Opposed the Stamp Act and supported Independence
  7. of Correspondence / A committee that organized in each colony to communicate with one another and unify them
  8. Act / An act of the British Parliament for raising revenue in the American colonies by requiring the use of stamps on documents or articles
  9. / political philosophy influenced the French Revolution

19 Clues: / Supporters of Federalism • / Non supported of Federalism • Locke / An English philosopher • Sense / New Constitution for Britain • and Balances / Counter balancing influences • of Confederation / the original constitution of the US • / political philosophy influenced the French Revolution • / A movement that promoted science, knowledge and reason • ...

World History Review 2023-12-15

World History Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Era in History where new inventions and arts were created.
  2. Last Name of the inventor of the Printing Press
  3. First name of the Enlightened thinker who first fought for women's rights.
  4. First name of the absolute ruler of France during the start of the French Revolution.
  5. Era in History where feudalism existed with castles, knights, and peasants.
  6. Last name of the enlightened thinker who proposed freedom of speech and religion.
  7. Name of the colony where a bunch of tea was dumped into the Ocean.
  8. First name of the absolute monarch who ruled over Russia and killed his own family.
  9. French Estate that had the most people in it.
  10. Last name of Enlightened thinker who first came up with the idea of social contract between people and the government.
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  1. Name of the Palace that was constructed for French Rulers and Royalties.
  2. name of the plague that killed millions of people in Europe.
  3. Last name of the math teacher at LHHS
  4. Name of the holy wars between Europe and the Islamic Empire.
  5. Era in History where new ideas about government was discovered by philosophers.
  6. "No taxation without ?"
  7. Method of execution during the French Revolution.
  8. Last Name of the Enlightened thinker who came up with Natural Rights.
  9. Last name of the German Monk who posted the 95 Theses on the Church Door.

19 Clues: "No taxation without ?" • Last name of the math teacher at LHHS • French Estate that had the most people in it. • Last Name of the inventor of the Printing Press • Method of execution during the French Revolution. • Era in History where new inventions and arts were created. • name of the plague that killed millions of people in Europe. • ...

Revolutions Unit Vocab Part 1 2024-02-20

Revolutions Unit Vocab Part 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe.
  2. French painter
  3. Spanish writer, wrote Don Quixote
  4. Idea that the sun is at the center, and the earth orbits around the sun.
  5. Italian scientist who develops ideas that support Copernicus
  6. Polish scientist who developed idea of heliocentrism.
  7. An english philosopher, developed such ideas as natural rights, and the consent of the governed.
  8. Life, Liberty, and Property
  9. A new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems.
  10. Austrian composer, known a prodigy.
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  1. A french philosopher and judge, he developed the idea of Separation of Powers, where the powers of the government are split between different branches.
  2. Prussian King, absolute ruler, enlightened despot, "first servant of state."
  3. A french philosopher, who furthered ideas such as freedom of speech and religion.
  4. English philosopher, wrote about women's rights and that women deserve an education as much as me, and should enter traditionally male dominated fields
  5. French king, absolute monarch, "sun king", banned pineapples.
  6. A new way of thinking that was based upon careful observation and reason.
  7. Idea developed by Thomas Hobbes, where people agree to give up some rights so their government can function.
  8. A swiss philosopher, advanced Hobbes' main idea, but for a free and independent people to agree to create a government, i.e. their consent.
  9. English mathematician and scientist who created calculus

19 Clues: French painter • Life, Liberty, and Property • Spanish writer, wrote Don Quixote • Austrian composer, known a prodigy. • Polish scientist who developed idea of heliocentrism. • Belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe. • English mathematician and scientist who created calculus • Italian scientist who develops ideas that support Copernicus • ...

Revision 2020-08-19

Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The belief in the continuation of consciousness in a new body after death [B&H: 13]
  2. Suffering; the first of the Four Noble Truths [B: 6]
  3. A manifestation of a deity on Earth [H: 6]
  4. The great triad of Hindu gods [H: 8]
  5. The Awakened or Enlightened One [B: 6]
  6. A very difficult word to translate; for example, it can mean destiny, truth and teaching [B&H: 6]
  7. The state of peace that follows the extinguishing of desire [B: 7]
  8. The Sanskrit word meaning 'action'; a 'cause and effect' relationship between the past and the future[B&H: 5]
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  1. These five rules help Buddhists live ethical lives [B: 4,5,8]
  2. Ritual worship in honour of a deity or deities [B&H: 4]
  3. Liberation for the continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth [H: 6]
  4. Elephant-headed deity [H: 6]
  5. The last of the Four Noble Truths; the Middle Way; eight virtues that Buddhists develop in order to achieve enlightenment [B: 9,4]
  6. The divine soul, the true Self, found in the heart of every sentient being [H: 5]
  7. The Preserver [H: 6]
  8. Eighth manifestation of the Preserver; his story is told in the Bhagavad Gita [H: 7]
  9. The Creator [H: 6]
  10. The Destroyer or Transformer [H: 5]
  11. The continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth [B&H: 7]

19 Clues: The Creator [H: 6] • The Preserver [H: 6] • Elephant-headed deity [H: 6] • The Destroyer or Transformer [H: 5] • The great triad of Hindu gods [H: 8] • The Awakened or Enlightened One [B: 6] • A manifestation of a deity on Earth [H: 6] • Suffering; the first of the Four Noble Truths [B: 6] • Ritual worship in honour of a deity or deities [B&H: 4] • ...

Government Review 2020-10-21

Government Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of three rights guaranteed to all people
  2. The Treaty of Paris said the US owned all land east of the __________ (except Florida)
  3. This is what happened when the colonists felt they had to change the government by force
  4. This document said that the king had to follow the same laws as his people
  5. These Rights cannot be taken away
  6. American document that recognized natural rights
  7. Fundamental, basic rights everyone is born with
  8. This group of representatives made major decisions for the colonies
  9. If the government fails to protect citizens rights, they have the right to revolt
  10. One of three rights guaranteed to all people
  11. One of three rights guaranteed to all people
  12. The Magna Carta said laws and _________ had to be fair and equal
  13. Colonists complained that Parliament's laws were unfair because they lacked this
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  1. The colonists issued this to "break up" with Britain
  2. The idea that representatives should be chosen in a general election
  3. After the Revolution, the US wanted a ________ national government
  4. The English Bill of Rights said citizens had the right to __________ the government
  5. The colonists practiced this because Britain was too far away to govern them well
  6. An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
  7. This movement of science and reason caused the colonists to examine their government and colonial rule
  8. "________ without representation" was a major complaint the colonists had

21 Clues: These Rights cannot be taken away • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • Fundamental, basic rights everyone is born with • American document that recognized natural rights • The colonists issued this to "break up" with Britain • ...

Unit 9 Terms 2025-01-24

Unit 9 Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rule by an emperor
  2. a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy
  3. a government should be beholden to the people rather than vice-versa
  4. a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System
  5. published The Spirit of the Laws and explained the separation of powers.
  6. the process of making an area more urban
  7. the claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory
  8. a group of people agree to give up certain rights and accept a central authority in order to protect their other rights
  9. He formulated laws of motion and gravitation
  10. He formulated laws of motion and gravitation
  11. social contract theory
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  1. work is organized to meet the need for production using machinery
  2. the right that is supposedly given to a king or queen by God to rule a country
  3. a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
  4. major European powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in Africa
  5. a series of workers and machines in a factory by which a succession of identical items is progressively assembled.
  6. belief that man was born good/idea that society is what corrupts mankind.
  7. a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine
  8. the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation.
  9. who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards

20 Clues: rule by an emperor • social contract theory • the process of making an area more urban • He formulated laws of motion and gravitation • He formulated laws of motion and gravitation • a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy • a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher • a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System • ...

Revolution and Reforms in Europe 2025-02-26

Revolution and Reforms in Europe crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Says politics should be based on the realistic needs of the state, not political principles.
  2. A new political philosophy that wanted more freedom for people and limits on traditional monarchs.
  3. The Revolutions of 1848 were ___________.
  4. When redrawing the map of Europe, what did leaders at the Congress of Vienna want to achieve?
  5. English political party that became the Liberal Party after 1848.
  6. A country that was unified by nationalism after the Franco-Prussian war.
  7. English political party that became the Conservative Party after 1848.
  8. The place where European leaders met to discuss peace after the Napoleonic Wars.
  9. A new political philosophy that wanted to protect traditional forms of society and government.
  10. An intense feeling of pride and loyalty in one's country. Can often lead to violence.
  11. Russian response to Napoleon's invasion. They destroyed anything his army could use.
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  1. The Iron Chancellor who led Prussia to a united German state.
  2. The last portion of Italy to be united.
  3. Nation that led the effort to unify the smaller German states.
  4. Type of ideas that the Napoleonic Code was based on.
  5. Sardinian Prime Minister who united Northern Italy.
  6. Emperor of France who tried to unite all of Europe.
  7. Italian nationalist who took Southern Italy and united it with the north.
  8. A nation that was unified by nationalism and located on the Mediterranean sea.

19 Clues: The last portion of Italy to be united. • The Revolutions of 1848 were ___________. • Sardinian Prime Minister who united Northern Italy. • Emperor of France who tried to unite all of Europe. • Type of ideas that the Napoleonic Code was based on. • The Iron Chancellor who led Prussia to a united German state. • ...

CLUE #2 2016-02-12

CLUE #2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A Christian country located in northern Africa.
  2. William the ___________ built the Tower of London.
  3. The introduction of agriculture hailed which revolution?
  4. This classical Chinese dynasty championed Confucianism and lasted 200 years.
  5. Your next destination.
  6. Name given to the section of the Atlantic Slave trade from Africa to America.
  7. The Spanish settled here first in the New World. This "crucible" was an experiment of settlement for the Spanish.
  8. These African people migrated east and formed the Swahili city states. They are known for the creation of the Swahili language.
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  1. The Aztecs practiced human what as a part of their religion?
  2. Famous leader of the Mongols who conquered much of the known world
  3. The Byzantines spoke which language?
  4. The "golden age" caliphate of the Islamic Empire with its capital at Baghdad.
  5. This important trade city contained the Hagia Sofia and controlled trade in the Mediterranean.
  6. A philosophical movement that dominated 18th century European culture
  7. Greek city state known for its patronage of the arts and rivalry with Sparta.
  8. Leader in Africa who allied himself with prominent Islamic leaders and single-handedly decimated the economy by giving away gold coins.
  9. This machine used for beheading was created during the French Revolution
  10. After the execution of King Louis XVI, France's government became a what?
  11. This world religion originated in India but quickly spread to throughout Asia and settled permanently in China.

19 Clues: Your next destination. • The Byzantines spoke which language? • A Christian country located in northern Africa. • William the ___________ built the Tower of London. • The introduction of agriculture hailed which revolution? • The Aztecs practiced human what as a part of their religion? • Famous leader of the Mongols who conquered much of the known world • ...

Age of Democratic Revolution Review 2023-12-13

Age of Democratic Revolution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. South American revolutionary known as "The Liberator"
  2. Revolutionary leader who brought in the Reign of Terror, his death ended this period.
  3. One of the main causes for the Haitian Revolution
  4. A colony of Spain, theses revolutionaries choose to fight for higher classes like Penisolare led by Simon Bolivar.
  5. A colony of Spain, theses revolutionaries choose to fight due to a class issues based off of race and was led by Priest Miguel Hidalgo
  6. Revolutionary leader who wrote the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
  7. French military and political leader, also known as the "Corsican"
  8. One of the main causes for the French Revolution
  9. One of the main causes for the American Revolution
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  1. Leader of the Haitian Revolution, often called the "Black Napoleon"
  2. Freedom of speech and religion
  3. One of the ways enlightenment ideals spread
  4. Argentinian general who played a key role in South American independence
  5. A collective of colonies from England, this revolution was largely about government representation and led by white colonist leaders.
  6. Plagued by food shortages, theses revolutionaries executed a monarch and eventually several others before a second government change.
  7. "Life, liberty, and property"
  8. Revolutionary tool used by French, seen as an Enlightened way for execution.
  9. All humans are inherently evil, need a strong ruler to control
  10. An island that led to freedom for all oppressed, but economic instability to the present day.

19 Clues: "Life, liberty, and property" • Freedom of speech and religion • One of the ways enlightenment ideals spread • One of the main causes for the French Revolution • One of the main causes for the Haitian Revolution • One of the main causes for the American Revolution • South American revolutionary known as "The Liberator" • ...

Europe Crossword 2025-03-04

Europe Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. John Locke said that governments exist by the consent of the governed
  2. A series of holy wars, called the
  3. was best known for his works, such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth
  4. the largest amphitheater in the world
  5. a city-state of Greece, had the first democracy in the world
  6. The ______________ Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and helped to strengthen Europe’s economy
  7. was a religious movement when people left the Catholic Church and started Protestant churches
  8. built during the Classical period, is one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments that reflects the influence of Greek mythology
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  1. The oldest prehistoric monument
  2. tutored Alexander the Great, and was a scientist who brought science to life for people
  3. painted nine scenes from the Bible on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  4. Gothic cathedrals, like_____
  5. most well-known classical music composer
  6. existed for more than 1,200 years, and controlled much of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
  7. got people to think more deeply and logically by asking question after question
  8. is the most popular religion in Europe
  9. wanted people to learn more about human nature, and he helped to set up the first university
  10. popular sport in England that is a mix between soccer and American football
  11. started in Italy around 1350, and was a time when people questioned authority

19 Clues: Gothic cathedrals, like_____ • The oldest prehistoric monument • A series of holy wars, called the • the largest amphitheater in the world • is the most popular religion in Europe • most well-known classical music composer • a city-state of Greece, had the first democracy in the world • John Locke said that governments exist by the consent of the governed • ...

Unit 9 Terms - Landon Joseph 2025-01-28

Unit 9 Terms - Landon Joseph crossword puzzle
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  1. A person is entitled to own their own diverse property
  2. All power is directed into the leader of the country
  3. The first person to document the mountains on the moon, Jupiter and multiple other planets
  4. An english philosopher, sometimes known as Enlightenment thinkers, and known as the "father of liberalism”
  5. Buildings that produce a material or product on a massive scale
  6. Theory The theory that the planets revolve around the sun and not the earth
  7. A french Philosopher and judge
  8. Extending a countries influence using military powers
  9. The person who discovered the basic laws of physics and the 3 laws of motion.
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  1. A meeting of all the major European allies to divide up Africa from 1884-1885
  2. The change from a rural area, turning it into a more urban area
  3. François-Marie Arouet, was a critic of christianity, slavery, and an advocate for free speech
  4. A country influences other countries politics without having a direct influence on it
  5. A political idea developed by Karl Marx to have everyone be treated equally
  6. The frenchman who invented the first steam engine
  7. A person whose beliefs contradict the normal beliefs of people
  8. Method The scientific method for acquiring knowledge
  9. Hobbes An english historian, commonly known for his book “Leviathan”
  10. A person who organises a business or businesses

19 Clues: A french Philosopher and judge • A person who organises a business or businesses • The frenchman who invented the first steam engine • All power is directed into the leader of the country • Method The scientific method for acquiring knowledge • Extending a countries influence using military powers • A person is entitled to own their own diverse property • ...

8.3: Enlightened Absolutism and Balance of Power 2021-02-05

8.3: Enlightened Absolutism and Balance of Power crossword puzzle
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  1. a new type of monarchy which emerged in the late 18th century in which rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their royal powers.
  2. made Prussia the foremost military power in Europe during the mid-18th century.
  3. expanded the Russian empire during the late 18th century.
  4. late 18th century Austrian ruler who abolished serfdom and granted freedom of the press.
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  1. one that follows, especially one who succeeds to a throne or an office.
  2. Austrian empress who endured attacks during the War of Austrian Succession and later helped centralize and strengthen Austria by strengthening the army.

6 Clues: expanded the Russian empire during the late 18th century. • one that follows, especially one who succeeds to a throne or an office. • made Prussia the foremost military power in Europe during the mid-18th century. • late 18th century Austrian ruler who abolished serfdom and granted freedom of the press. • ...

Chapter 5 - Maddie Curtis 6th 2015-12-07

Chapter 5 - Maddie Curtis 6th crossword puzzle
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  1. informal social gatherings at which people exchanged ideas (pg. 189)
  2. restricting access to ideas and information (pg.189)
  3. rights that belonged to all humans from birth (pg. 183)
  4. Felt that government put too many limitations on people's behavior (pg. 185)
  5. a treaty that ended the war (pg. 200)
  6. Believed in freedom of speech (pg. 184)
  7. exerted extremely tight control over his subjects during his reign as king (pg. 191)
  8. allowing business to operate with little or no government (pg. 186)
  9. the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (pg. 198)
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  1. Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790.
  2. empress of Russia (pg. 192)
  3. a principle that states that all government power comes from people (pg.198)
  4. philosophy that certain rights or values are inherent by virtue of human nature, and universally cognizable through human reason.
  5. power divided between federal government and state (pg. 201)
  6. Worked for years to produce the Encyclopedia (pg. 184)
  7. art that moved away from the religion and was lighter, elegant, and charming (pg. 189)
  8. Smith Scottish moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy, and a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
  9. Thought government should be split into 3 branches (pg. 184)
  10. imposed taxes on items such as newspapers and pamphlets (pg. 197)
  11. a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation.

20 Clues: empress of Russia (pg. 192) • a treaty that ended the war (pg. 200) • Believed in freedom of speech (pg. 184) • restricting access to ideas and information (pg.189) • Worked for years to produce the Encyclopedia (pg. 184) • rights that belonged to all humans from birth (pg. 183) • power divided between federal government and state (pg. 201) • ...

Chapter 2 2023-10-17

Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. One of the two branches missing from the Articles of Confederation
  2. Last name of the farmer from Mass that leads an uprising due to high taxes
  3. Philosopher that mentioned a separation of powers and checks and balances
  4. Document needed from the king in order to gain permission to settle a colony
  5. Philosopher that believed in a state of nature where it was survival of the fittest
  6. A type of colony that is directly controlled by the King
  7. A type of colony that is settled by a single person
  8. A type of republic that Montesquieu mentions where some people are just better than others
  9. One of the three Natural rights that all humans have according to Locke
  10. Main author of the Declaration of Independence
  11. Last name of the person that introduced the Albany Plan of Union
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  1. Time period in Europe where philosophers questioned traditional ideas
  2. Last name of the philosopher that believed direct democracy was the best type of government
  3. Hobbes believed people entered into this agreement where they give up power in exchange for safety
  4. Author of The Prince that believed in a powerful king that rules through fear
  5. Type of government that Machiavelli thought was best
  6. Philosopher that spoke about the natural rights that everyone is born with
  7. Location where the First Continental Congress met
  8. The last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation

19 Clues: Main author of the Declaration of Independence • Location where the First Continental Congress met • A type of colony that is settled by a single person • Type of government that Machiavelli thought was best • The last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation • A type of colony that is directly controlled by the King • ...

Revolutions 2023-11-30

Revolutions crossword puzzle
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  1. French general and popular leader who created laws to protect equal rights and build stability but also declared himself emperor
  2. The place where the third estate vowed to form a constitution when locked out of the Estates General
  3. A war between France and England, also known as the French Indian War, that put Britain and France into debt.
  4. The first estate
  5. the document that describes the reasons colonists want to break from England
  6. “no taxation without ____________”
  7. What John Locke believed government should protect
  8. The second estate
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  1. Leader of an extreme part of the French Revolution who led the Reign of Terror
  2. What is necessary if a government fails to protect peoples’ rights, according to Locke
  3. the Enlightenment thinker who influenced the Declaration of Independence
  4. the Proclamation of 1763 protected this group from colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
  5. A period of the French Revolution that acted harshly against the enemies of the Revolution
  6. The French estate populated by the majority of society, including merchants and farmers.
  7. a British policy that limited colonial trade
  8. the country that support British colonists against England because it wanted to weaken it
  9. “life, __________, and the pursuit of happiness”
  10. Treaty of ________: the treaty signed at the end of the Revolutionary War that recognized the United States as an independent nation.
  11. a British tax on paper goods in order to pay their war debts

19 Clues: The first estate • The second estate • “no taxation without ____________” • a British policy that limited colonial trade • “life, __________, and the pursuit of happiness” • What John Locke believed government should protect • a British tax on paper goods in order to pay their war debts • the Enlightenment thinker who influenced the Declaration of Independence • ...

Medieval China 2023-10-24

Medieval China crossword puzzle
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  1. a hard, shiny substance made by heating clay and used to make delicate cups, plates, and ornaments
  2. supply water to crops, usually by building channels
  3. a physical feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, peninsula, or desert
  4. an area of high ground that is fairly level, like a table
  5. captured the fascinated attention of
  6. the rebirth of a soul into a new body
  7. governments led by a succession of rulers from the same family
  8. Noble Truths a core belief of Buddhism
  9. the sacred text of Buddhism
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  1. people who work to spread religious beliefs, especially in a foreign country
  2. voluntarily ceasing to keep or claim something; giving up
  3. a Chinese philosophy connected to the philosopher Lao Tzu advocating humility and religious devotion
  4. a member of a group that does not live in a single place, but rather moves around from place to place
  5. having no pity; merciless; cruel
  6. a piece of land that is connected to a larger landmass and surrounded by water on 3 sides
  7. an area of land that receives very little rainfall, usually with little plant life
  8. the action or state of attaining or having attained spiritual knowledge or insight
  9. a union or association that helps its members become stronger
  10. a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

19 Clues: the sacred text of Buddhism • having no pity; merciless; cruel • captured the fascinated attention of • the rebirth of a soul into a new body • Noble Truths a core belief of Buddhism • supply water to crops, usually by building channels • voluntarily ceasing to keep or claim something; giving up • an area of high ground that is fairly level, like a table • ...

EUROPEAN HISTORY 2024-05-21

EUROPEAN HISTORY crossword puzzle
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  1. - Process of economic and social change marked by the mass production of goods.
  2. - French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution.
  3. - Document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the English monarchy.
  4. - Policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
  5. - Artistic movement that originated in France in the 19th century.
  6. - Period of radical social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799.
  7. - Series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period.
  8. - Bubonic plague pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century.
  9. - Intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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  1. - Medieval social system based on land ownership and loyalty.
  2. - Political system where a ruler holds total power.
  3. - Period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc.
  4. - Conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453.
  5. - Period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
  6. - System of government with a monarch at the head.
  7. - Religious movement in the 16th century that led to the creation of Protestantism.
  8. - Barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
  9. - German professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
  10. - Scandinavian seafarers who raided and traded across Europe during the Middle Ages.

19 Clues: - Barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. • - System of government with a monarch at the head. • - Political system where a ruler holds total power. • - Conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453. • - Medieval social system based on land ownership and loyalty. • - Artistic movement that originated in France in the 19th century. • ...

The French Revolution 2025-11-05

The French Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Members of the 3rd Estate who included wealthier merchants and professionals
  2. Meeting of representatives from the Third Estate that claimed to speak for the people (2 words)
  3. Intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights
  4. The grand palace where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived before the Revolution
  5. The belief that a king’s right to rule comes directly from God (2 words)
  6. The French king during the Revolution who was executed (2 words)
  7. The period when thousands were executed by guillotine (3 words)
  8. A system of laws created by Napoleon to organize France
  9. Government that ruled France after the Reign of Terror, before Napoleon
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  1. Form of government where one monarch holds all power
  2. Basic freedoms and privileges that Locke believed all humans are born with (2 words)
  3. Prison fortress in Paris that revolutionaries attacked on July 14, 1789
  4. Pledge made by the Third Estate to keep meeting until they created a constitution (3 words)
  5. Device used for executions during the Reign of Terror
  6. The Estate made up of peasants, city workers, and the bourgeoisie
  7. Napoleon’s final defeat in 1815
  8. Agreement between people and their government to give up some freedoms for protection (2 words)
  9. Architect of the Reign of Terror
  10. The French queen known for her lavish lifestyle and eventual execution (2 words)

19 Clues: Napoleon’s final defeat in 1815 • Architect of the Reign of Terror • Form of government where one monarch holds all power • Device used for executions during the Reign of Terror • A system of laws created by Napoleon to organize France • The period when thousands were executed by guillotine (3 words) • The French king during the Revolution who was executed (2 words) • ...

Life in the English Colonies 2016-11-15

Life in the English Colonies crossword puzzle
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  1. A philosopher who thought that people had natural rights such as equality and liberty.
  2. An Indian leader who opposed British Settlement of the Western Frontier. Led a rebellion against the British that began in 1763.
  3. Passed by Parliament in 1689, this at reduced the powers of the English monarch.
  4. From Massachusetts; was one of the most important leaders of the Great Awakening.
  5. The center of politics. This is where people talked and decided on issues of local interest.
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  1. A voyage of slave trade that brought millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. A movement which took place during the 1700s that spread the idea that reason and logic could improve society.
  3. A system in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain, and Africa.
  4. A religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s.

9 Clues: A religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. • Passed by Parliament in 1689, this at reduced the powers of the English monarch. • From Massachusetts; was one of the most important leaders of the Great Awakening. • A voyage of slave trade that brought millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. • ...

Diwali Crossword 2021-10-29

Diwali Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. In North India, Diwali is celebrated as the day when Rama, Sita and Lakshmana returned from ___.
  2. The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in the English city of ___.
  3. In 2021, Diwali is celebrated around November ___
  4. Sikhs hold ___ arts contests to commemorate the release of Guru Hargobind from imprisonment in 1611.
  5. ___ is an Indian art form in which patterns are created with colored rice powder or sand. Visit the Dual room and vote for your favorite design!
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  1. The first day of celebrations in Western India, ___ is the day when celestial beings succeeded in churning the ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality.
  2. On day ___, families gather to pray to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by food and fireworks.
  3. ___ India celebrates it as the death of the demon Narakasura by Krishna, or the triumph of good over evil.
  4. In South India, Diwali is often called ___
  5. Deepavali is a national holiday in many countries, including Mauritius, Malaysia, Suriname, and ___.
  6. In ___, Diwali marks the spiritual enlightenment of the saint Mahavira in the 6th sixth century BCE.

11 Clues: In South India, Diwali is often called ___ • In 2021, Diwali is celebrated around November ___ • On day ___, families gather to pray to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by food and fireworks. • The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in the English city of ___. • ...

GOV T2 Crossword 2 2024-02-07

GOV T2 Crossword 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Inspired French Revolution and came up with the social contract theory (LAST NAME)
  2. French politician during the enlightenment came up with separation of powers and had great influence on the framers of the US Constitution (LAST NAME)
  3. Plan called for 3 branched of government with a bicameral legislature in which each State's membership determined by it's population
  4. Rebellion between debtor farmers and state government authorities in Western Massachusetts 1786-1787
  5. Compromise in which each state would be represented equally in Senate and represented based on state's population in the HOuse
  6. Member of Continental Congress and Secretary of Treasury during Washington Presidency. Mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr 1804. (LAST NAME)
  7. Chief executive power to reject a bill passed by legislature
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  1. Supporters of the ratification of the Constitution 1787-1788
  2. Fewest numbers of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business
  3. "Father of the Constitution" (LAST NAME)
  4. Formal approval to the effectiveness of a constitution, or constitutional amendment or treaty

11 Clues: "Father of the Constitution" (LAST NAME) • Supporters of the ratification of the Constitution 1787-1788 • Chief executive power to reject a bill passed by legislature • Inspired French Revolution and came up with the social contract theory (LAST NAME) • Fewest numbers of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business • ...

Early Modern Period 2025-03-03

Early Modern Period crossword puzzle
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  1. An economic system focused on maximizing a nation's wealth through trade, often by establishing colonies and controlling trade routes.
  2. Queen of England during a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing
  3. A religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of Protestantism
  4. A cultural rebirth in Europe, marked by a renewed interest in classical learning and art, which began in Italy and spread across Europe
  5. A period of European exploration and colonization of new lands across the globe, particularly in the Americas.
  6. A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, logic, and individual rights
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  1. Italian explorer who initiated European contact with the Americas
  2. period of significant scientific advancements, including the development of new theories about the universe and the scientific method.
  3. French king known as the "Sun King" who epitomized absolutism
  4. English playwright considered one of the greatest writers in the English language
  5. English scientist who developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation

11 Clues: French king known as the "Sun King" who epitomized absolutism • Italian explorer who initiated European contact with the Americas • A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, logic, and individual rights • English scientist who developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation • ...

Revolutions 1750-1914 2025-02-25

Revolutions 1750-1914 crossword puzzle
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  1. a massive upheaval in ideas or ways of doing something, or the widescale change or transformation that occurs because
  2. the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices
  3. freedom and independence; self-governance
  4. a person who favors the traditional and opposes rapid change
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  1. the power of self-government, with independence from outside control; autonomy
  2. a form of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives
  3. an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit
  4. an eighteenth-century philosophical movement that emphasized the use of reason
  5. one who believes in a progressive political philosophy, which favors government promotion of social change and the importance of individual liberty
  6. a people living in the same geographic region and having a common history, language, and culture
  7. concern for or devotion to one’s own nation, especially desire for national progress, defense, or independence

11 Clues: freedom and independence; self-governance • a person who favors the traditional and opposes rapid change • the power of self-government, with independence from outside control; autonomy • an eighteenth-century philosophical movement that emphasized the use of reason • the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices • ...

Deroche Tic Tac Toe 2015-09-17

Deroche Tic Tac Toe crossword puzzle
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  1. Created by the Spanish to control and regulate American Indian labor and behavior during the colonization of the Americas
  2. The action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened
  3. Shadow governments organized by the Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of the American Revolution.
  4. Several periods of religious revival in American religious history.
  5. A law passed by Parliament allowing the British East India Company to sell low cost tea directly to the colonists
  6. Forced local colonial governments to provide housing to British soldiers
  7. A type of food essential to living.
  8. Tax on paper, lead paint, glass
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  1. Mutual dependence between things.
  2. The first governing document of Plymouth Colony.
  3. The murder of 5 unarmed colonists
  4. They boarded the ships and threw the chests of tea into Boston Harbor, ruining the tea.
  5. To not use or buy products in order to show support for a cause
  6. They were meant to punish the Massachusetts colonists for their defiance in throwing a large tea shipment into Boston harbor.
  7. An Act of the Parliament of England that dealt with constitutional matters and laid out certain basic civil rights.
  8. Disapproval
  9. A place where colony officials could discus together.
  10. An act that required the colonists to pay for an official stamp or seal when they bought paper items.
  11. Crops grown for money

19 Clues: Disapproval • Crops grown for money • Tax on paper, lead paint, glass • Mutual dependence between things. • The murder of 5 unarmed colonists • A type of food essential to living. • The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. • A place where colony officials could discus together. • The action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened • ...

We know stuff. We think big ideas! 2023-06-01

We know stuff. We think big ideas! crossword puzzle
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  1. year the US colonies declared independence
  2. formal word for the right to vote
  3. Constitutional goal from the Preamble the United States is always striving to make real for all
  4. West Coast site of immigration station in the 19th-20th century
  5. first ten amendments to the Constitution
  6. amendment that protects freedom of speech, press, religion, peaceful protest...
  7. Supreme Court case that established unjust idea of separate but equal, overturned in 20th century
  8. branch of the government that makes laws
  9. 17th-18th century European era of ideas that the US framework of governing is based off of
  10. idea that the US should stretch from coast to coast, resulting in increased mistreatment of Indigenous peoples
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  1. formerly Mexican citizens who found themselves now living in America after the Mexican-American War, source of incredible local knowledge
  2. formerly enslaved abolitionist, orator and publisher of "The North Star"
  3. branch of the government that interprets laws
  4. used skills as investigative journalist to chronicle lynchings in the post Reconstruction Era South
  5. East Coast site of immigration station in the 19th-20th century
  6. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
  7. year that women constitutionally got the right to vote
  8. era after the Civil War when the US tried to reunite and work towards more rights for African American people
  9. Supreme Court case that guaranteed right to marry interracially

19 Clues: formal word for the right to vote • first ten amendments to the Constitution • branch of the government that makes laws • year the US colonies declared independence • branch of the government that interprets laws • Supreme Court case that established judicial review • year that women constitutionally got the right to vote • ...

Revolutions 2021-11-29

Revolutions crossword puzzle
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  1. the country that support British colonists against England because it wanted to weaken it
  2. What is necessary if a government fails to protect peoples’ rights, according to Locke
  3. “life, __________, and the pursuit of happiness”
  4. the document that describes the reasons colonists want to break from England
  5. What John Locke believed government should protect
  6. the Enlightenment thinker who influenced the Declaration of Independence
  7. The first estate
  8. A period of the French Revolution that acted harshly against the enemies of the Revolution
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  1. the Proclamation of 1763 protected this group from colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
  2. Leader of an extreme part of the French Revolution who led the Reign of Terror
  3. a British policy that limited colonial trade
  4. a British tax on paper goods in order to pay their war debts
  5. “no taxation without ____________”
  6. The second estate
  7. The French estate populated by the majority of society, including merchants and farmers.
  8. French general and popular leader who created laws to protect equal rights and build stability but also declared himself emperor
  9. Treaty of ________: the treaty signed at the end of the Revolutionary War that recognized the United States as an independent nation.
  10. The place where the third estate vowed to form a constitution when locked out of the Estates General
  11. A war between France and England, also known as the French Indian War, that put Britain and France into debt.

19 Clues: The first estate • The second estate • “no taxation without ____________” • a British policy that limited colonial trade • “life, __________, and the pursuit of happiness” • What John Locke believed government should protect • a British tax on paper goods in order to pay their war debts • the Enlightenment thinker who influenced the Declaration of Independence • ...

Unit 9 Terms 2025-01-24

Unit 9 Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. rule by an emperor
  2. a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy
  3. a government should be beholden to the people rather than vice-versa
  4. a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System
  5. published The Spirit of the Laws and explained the separation of powers.
  6. the process of making an area more urban
  7. the claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory
  8. a group of people agree to give up certain rights and accept a central authority in order to protect their other rights
  9. He formulated laws of motion and gravitation
  10. He formulated laws of motion and gravitation
  11. social contract theory
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  1. work is organized to meet the need for production using machinery
  2. the right that is supposedly given to a king or queen by God to rule a country
  3. a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
  4. major European powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in Africa
  5. a series of workers and machines in a factory by which a succession of identical items is progressively assembled.
  6. belief that man was born good/idea that society is what corrupts mankind.
  7. a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine
  8. the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation.
  9. who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards

20 Clues: rule by an emperor • social contract theory • the process of making an area more urban • He formulated laws of motion and gravitation • He formulated laws of motion and gravitation • a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy • a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher • a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System • ...

Unit 9 Vocab 2025-01-27

Unit 9 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A French philosopher and political theorist
  2. A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
  3. A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine.
  4. Right A political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy
  5. An individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards.
  6. English polymath active as a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author.
  7. The group of people that earned median income
Down
  1. The process of making an area more urban.
  2. Contract An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
  3. Meeting at which the major European powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in Africa
  4. A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
  5. The process of making an area more urban.
  6. French philosopher and author and one of the founders of sociology
  7. French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
  8. A superseded astronomical model in which the Earth and planets orbit around the Sun at the center of the universe.
  9. Swiss philosopher, writer, and composer
  10. An empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has been referred to while doing science since at least the 17th century.
  11. An English philosopher and scientist
  12. Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher
  13. Scottish engineer, chemist, and inventor who significantly improved the steam engine.

20 Clues: An English philosopher and scientist • Swiss philosopher, writer, and composer • The process of making an area more urban. • The process of making an area more urban. • A French philosopher and political theorist • The group of people that earned median income • French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher • ...