Across
- 5. proposed the heliocentric theory
- 8. ran influential salon during the Enlightenment period
- 9. believe in progress for society
- 10. enlightened despot who ruled Russia
- 15. written by Thomas Jefferson; drew heavily on ideas from Locke
- 16. edited and published the first Encyclopedia
- 17. declared women should have the same political rights as men
- 19. sun-centered theory; proposed by Copernicus
Down
- 1. challenged previously held ideas about science and nature
- 2. civilization corrupts people's natural goodness; greatest good for the greatest number of people
- 3. enlightened despot who ruled Prussia
- 4. promoted self-government; three natural rights
- 6. argued against the use of cruel and unusual punishment
- 7. ruled Austria as an enlightened despot; abolished serfdom
- 8. proposed separation of powers (checks and balances)
- 11. enlightened rulers who attempted social reforms
- 12. explained the law of universal gravitation
- 13. conflict caused by British policies and influenced by philosophes' ideas
- 14. earth-centered view of the universe
- 18. used satire; fought for freedom of speech and religion
- 20. social contract; believe all humans were naturally selfish and wicked