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- 2. A philosophical belief in a rational and non-interventionist Creator who set the universe in motion but does not interfere with human affairs.
- 4. An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
- 9. A French philosopher known for his ideas on the social contract and the concept of the general will.
- 10. A French philosopher known for his work "The Spirit of the Laws," which examined types of government and the importance of separation of powers.
- 11. An intellectual during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason, freedom, and progress.
- 13. The period from the late 16th to the 18th century marked by significant advances in scientific thought and methodology.
- 14. The astronomical concept that places Earth at the center of the universe, with the sun and stars orbiting around it.
- 15. An artistic style characterized by dramatic expression, grandeur, and bold ornamentation, prominent during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.
- 16. An English advocate for women's rights and author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," arguing for women's education and equality.
- 17. A movement in the arts and architecture characterized by a return to classical forms and ideals, emphasizing simplicity and symmetry.
- 18. A philosophical approach that emphasizes reason as the chief source and test of knowledge.
- 19. Theories that describe the origin of society and the legitimacy of authority based on an agreement among individuals to form a society.
- 20. An English mathematician and physicist who described the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundations for classical mechanics.
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- 1. A form of absolute monarchy in which rulers embraced Enlightenment ideas, implementing reforms while maintaining their absolute power.
- 3. A systematic approach to inquiry and experimentation used to gather evidence, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
- 5. A French writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, religious tolerance, and separation of church and state.
- 6. An English philosopher known for his ideas about natural rights, government by consent, and the social contract.
- 7. An Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician known for supporting heliocentric theory and advocating for the scientific method.
- 8. Empress of Russia who sought to reform Russian society along Enlightenment lines, implementing policies to modernize Russia.
- 12. The theory that posits the Sun is at the center of the universe and that Earth and other planets revolve around it.
- 13. Social gatherings in private homes during the Enlightenment where intellectuals discussed ideas and engaged in debates.