Enlightenment Vocab
Across
- 2. The British monarch during the American Revolution.
- 4. A French leader who rose to power during the French Revolution.
- 7. An empire that spanned southeastern Europe and parts of the Middle East.
- 9. A key philosopher of the Enlightenment, best known for his work on the social contract.
- 11. Religious officials in hierarchical churches.
- 13. The document outlining the basic laws and structure of a government.
- 15. An economist who is a foundational figure in the development of capitalism.
- 18. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- 19. A large-scale uprising in China against foreign influence and imperialism.
- 20. A Russian empress who enlightened Russia in the 18th century.
- 21. Individuals who study philosophy.
- 25. Scientist who formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- 27. Belief that reason is the primary source of knowledge.
- 29. A British tax law imposing a fee on paper products.
- 31. A philosopher burnt at the stake for challenging the Catholic Church’s teachings.
- 32. A Swiss philosopher known for his work on the social contract.
- 33. The belief that God exists in all things.
- 35. The hope that human progress and reason will lead to a better future.
- 36. The rights inherent to all individuals, such as life, liberty, and property.
- 40. A sudden, forceful change in government.
- 41. An American political figure who strongly influenced the founding of the U.S.
- 42. Rights that cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred.
- 45. A work that compiled the collective knowledge of the Enlightenment.
- 46. A type of economic system where supply and demand drive production.
- 47. Astronomer who revolutionized views of the universe with his heliocentric theory.
- 49. A movement for gender equality, especially in political and social spheres.
Down
- 1. A French writer who advocated for civil liberties.
- 3. Universal principles that govern the natural world.
- 5. Strong desire or drive to achieve something.
- 6. A group who deny the traditional doctrine of the Trinity.
- 8. The suppression or restriction of speech or information.
- 10. A system where government power is restricted by law.
- 12. A term used for the belief that human reason and logic should guide actions.
- 14. British laws that restricted colonial trade in the American colonies.
- 16. A French philosopher and writer known for his critical writings.
- 17. European rulers who embraced Enlightenment ideals in their reigns.
- 22. A belief system that asserts a rational, impersonal God.
- 23. The theoretical agreement between the ruler and the ruled in political philosophy.
- 24. A political ideology that emphasizes pride in one’s country.
- 26. A concept in philosophy asserting that humans are born with a blank mind.
- 28. A document that declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain.
- 30. An individual who remains loyal to a government or authority.
- 34. A servant bound to the land during feudal times.
- 37. A hands-off economic policy.
- 38. A religious group known for their pacifism and commitment to social justice.
- 39. Religious institution that played a central role in European life, often clashing with Enlightenment ideals.
- 43. A political system where the monarch has absolute power.
- 44. A gathering of intellectuals to discuss ideas during the Enlightenment.
- 48. Freedom from oppression or undue control by government.