Across
- 7. – The theory that the sun is at the center of the universe, proposed by Copernicus.
- 11. – The study of the structure of living organisms, advanced by scientists like Vesalius.
- 12. – Physicist and mathematician who formulated the laws of motion and gravity.
- 14. - referred to the idea that individuals are born with natural, inherent freedoms that should be protected by governments
- 17. – The theory that knowledge comes from sensory experience and experimentation.
- 19. – The process of conducting tests to confirm scientific theories.
- 20. – The act of carefully watching and recording events to gather scientific data.
- 22. - referred to the accepted standards, behaviors, and social conventions that were traditionally followed in society.
- 24. – The belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge.
- 25. – Astronomer who discovered that planets move in elliptical orbits.
Down
- 1. – Scientist who improved the telescope and supported the heliocentric theory, leading to conflict with the Catholic Church.
- 2. – A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, tested through experiments.
- 3. - His ideas were based on reason, justice, and human rights.
- 4. – An intellectual movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
- 5. – Study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge
- 6. – Astronomer who developed the heliocentric model of the solar system
- 8. – The belief that Earth is at the center of the universe, supported by Ptolemy.
- 9. – The belief that God created the universe but does not interfere in human affairs.
- 10. – Philosopher who advocated for freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and reason.
- 13. - referred to a system of ideas and beliefs about society, government, and human nature that was based on reason, progress, and individual rights.
- 15. - referred to established beliefs or doctrines, often associated with religious or authoritarian institutions, that were accepted without question or evidence.
- 16. – Government by the people
- 18. – Philosopher who wrote The Social Contract and believed in the idea of general will.
- 21. – Philosopher who argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
- 23. – Central to Enlightenment thinking
