Scientific Revolution Crossword

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  1. 2. a physicist and mathematician, key figure in the Scientific Revolution
  2. 5. Italian astronomer and mathematician who first used the telescope to study stars
  3. 6. The theory that earth is at the center of the universe
  4. 10. A philosophical belief that emphasizes reason and observation of the natural world as the means to understand the existence of a creator, rejecting organized religion and supernatural aspects of God.
  5. 12. The idea that people should use reason, or logical thought to understand the world
  6. 14. An artistic and cultural movement in the late 18th century that drew inspiration from classical antiquity, emphasizing harmony, simplicity, and proportion.
  7. 17. an approach to scientific investigations that involves making careful observations, forming and testing a hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion that confirms and modifies
  8. 19. An artistic style characterized by dramatic use of light, bold colors, and intense emotional expressions, flourishing in Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries.
  9. 20. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), a French philosopher whose ideas about the general will and social contract influenced political theory and education.
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  1. 1. An English philosopher (1632-1704) whose work laid the foundation for modern liberal democracy, advocating for natural rights (life, liberty, property) and the idea of government as a protector of these rights.
  2. 3. a period, beginning in A.D. 1500's during which European scholars began to question classical scientific ideas and Christian belief
  3. 4. Monarchs in the 18th century who embraced Enlightenment ideals and implemented reforms to improve society while maintaining absolute power.
  4. 7. An English writer and philosopher (1759-1797) best known for her work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," which argued for women's education and equality.
  5. 8. The Empress of Russia (1729-1796) who significantly expanded the empire and implemented various reforms inspired by Enlightenment ideas.
  6. 9. A theory in political philosophy that posits an implicit agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules in exchange for protection and social order.
  7. 11. An intellectual and cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
  8. 13. having the sun as the center of the universe
  9. 15. A French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher (1694-1778) known for his advocacy of civil liberties, separation of church and state, and critique of organized religion.
  10. 16. Intellectuals of the Enlightenment in France who sought to apply reason to social issues, advocating for reform in politics, society, and economics.
  11. 18. A French political philosopher (1689-1755) known for his theory of the separation of powers, articulated in his work "The Spirit of the Laws."
  12. 21. Social gatherings in the homes of wealthy individuals, particularly women, during the Enlightenment where intellectuals discussed ideas in philosophy, science, and politics.