Age of Reason
Across
- 5. believed in direct democracy because humans are naturally good
- 6. time period of philosophers analyzing society after the Scientific Revolution
- 7. theorized the circulatory system and blood vessels function
- 9. believed in separation of powers and checks and balances
- 15. feminist philosopher arguing for women's rights
- 16. Believed in freedom of speech and religion; separation of church and state
- 19. theory that the sun is the center of our solar system
- 20. someone "enlightening" themselves or values being wise, asks questions about the world
- 22. classical music composer
Down
- 1. created heliocentric theory
- 2. time period of advancements in science in Europe due to social changes from the Renaissance and Exploration
- 3. first modern novel, written by Miguel de Cervantes from Spain
- 4. institution who fought scientists early in the Scientific Revolution
- 8. theory that the earth is the center of our solar system
- 10. African philosopher focusing on psychology
- 11. studied gravity and helped create calculus
- 12. painter from France influenced by the Enlightenment, "Liberty Leading the People "
- 13. confirmed heliocentric theory with his telescope
- 14. studied planets and theorized elliptical orbits
- 17. baroque music composer
- 18. Believed in absolute monarchy because humans are naturally selfish
- 21. Believed in natural rights and the peoples right to overthrow governments