Philosophy of the Enlightenment

4. This philosopher believed that governments are established to protect the natural rights of individuals, which include the rights to life, liberty, and property.
5. A book written by Montesquieu on political science and political philosophy.
7. This king was executed following the English Civil War (1642 - 1651).
11. A belief that the monarch obtains his power from God.
12. Established following the overthrow of King James II after the Glorious Revolution.
13. A movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual liberty, and sought to challenge traditional authority.

1. A war that resulted in the "balance of power" between the major European powers, including France, England and the Holy Roman Empire.
2. Protestant church headed by the current monarch of England.
3. A terrible pandemic that resulted in the death of the majority of Europeans and led to an increase in the standards of living for many.
6. This philosopher is best known for his theory of the "separation of powers".
8. A book written by Hobbes which posited that government ought to be like a "monster" that exerts power over its people and should offer them security in lieu of liberty and freedom.
9. This philosopher's political philosophy was shaped by his experiences of the English Civil War.
10. An agreement between people and government.