Enlightenment Review

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Across
  1. 5. proposed the heliocentric theory
  2. 8. ran influential salon during the Enlightenment period
  3. 9. believe in progress for society
  4. 10. enlightened despot who ruled Russia
  5. 15. written by Thomas Jefferson; drew heavily on ideas from Locke
  6. 16. edited and published the first Encyclopedia
  7. 17. declared women should have the same political rights as men
  8. 19. sun-centered theory; proposed by Copernicus
Down
  1. 1. challenged previously held ideas about science and nature
  2. 2. civilization corrupts people's natural goodness; greatest good for the greatest number of people
  3. 3. enlightened despot who ruled Prussia
  4. 4. promoted self-government; three natural rights
  5. 6. argued against the use of cruel and unusual punishment
  6. 7. ruled Austria as an enlightened despot; abolished serfdom
  7. 8. proposed separation of powers (checks and balances)
  8. 11. enlightened rulers who attempted social reforms
  9. 12. explained the law of universal gravitation
  10. 13. conflict caused by British policies and influenced by philosophes' ideas
  11. 14. earth-centered view of the universe
  12. 18. used satire; fought for freedom of speech and religion
  13. 20. social contract; believe all humans were naturally selfish and wicked