Scientific Revolution Crossword
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- 2. a physicist and mathematician, key figure in the Scientific Revolution
- 5. Italian astronomer and mathematician who first used the telescope to study stars
- 6. The theory that earth is at the center of the universe
- 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.
- 12. The idea that people should use reason, or logical thought to understand the world
- 14. An artistic and cultural movement in the late 18th century that drew inspiration from classical antiquity, emphasizing harmony, simplicity, and proportion.
- 17. an approach to scientific investigations that involves making careful observations, forming and testing a hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion that confirms and modifies
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 3. a period, beginning in A.D. 1500's during which European scholars began to question classical scientific ideas and Christian belief
- 4. Monarchs in the 18th century who embraced Enlightenment ideals and implemented reforms to improve society while maintaining absolute power.
- 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.
- 8. The Empress of Russia (1729-1796) who significantly expanded the empire and implemented various reforms inspired by Enlightenment ideas.
- 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.
- 11. An intellectual and cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
- 13. having the sun as the center of the universe
- 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.
- 16. Intellectuals of the Enlightenment in France who sought to apply reason to social issues, advocating for reform in politics, society, and economics.
- 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."
- 21. Social gatherings in the homes of wealthy individuals, particularly women, during the Enlightenment where intellectuals discussed ideas in philosophy, science, and politics.