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  1. 6. Italian philosopher and statesman who wrote "The Prince" and emphasized the importance of political realism
  2. 7. Scottish economist and author of "The Wealth of Nations"
  3. 9. This meeting of scholars and thinkers in Florence during the 15th century was crucial in the development of Renaissance thought
  4. 10. French philosopher who championed the idea of the separation of powers in government
  5. 12. German composer known for his compositions during the Baroque period
  6. 13. Renaissance artist known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  7. 14. English philosopher who famously described life in a state of nature as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short"
  8. 16. French thinker and playwright known for his wit and criticism of organized religion
  9. 17. This event, lasting from 1618 to 1648, resulted in significant political and religious upheaval in Europe
  10. 18. Italian astronomer who supported the heliocentric model of the solar system
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  1. 1. English writer and advocate for women's rights, considered a pioneer of feminist thought
  2. 2. Renaissance artist known for his famous statue of David
  3. 3. beginning of the Renaissance, saw the fall of Constantinople and the influx of Greek scholars to Italy
  4. 4. Italian painter known for his iconic works such as "The School of Athens"
  5. 5. Economic thinkers in France who believed in the importance of agriculture and natural laws in economics
  6. 8. Marked the rebirth of classical art, culture, and learning in Europe
  7. 11. period in French history, marked by the rise of reason, science, and individual rights
  8. 15. French philosopher who wrote "The Social Contract" and believed in the general will of the people