The Enlightenment

3. The idea that society can improve through change, often through education, technology, or political reforms.
4. The state of being treated the same, with equal rights and opportunities, regardless of differences.
5. The study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.
7. The state of being free from oppressive restrictions or control, especially by the government.
9. A belief system that emphasizes human values, individual dignity, and the potential for personal growth, often focusing on education and reason.
10. Contract An agreement among individuals to create a government that protects their rights and promotes the common good.
12. The principle of separating religion from government and public life.
13. A form of government in which citizens have the power to make decisions, usually by voting.

1. The act of suppressing or restricting information, ideas, or speech that is considered harmful or offensive.
2. The ability to think logically and make decisions based on evidence and facts.
4. A period in the 1700s when people emphasized reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and religion.
6. Rights The idea that all people are born with basic rights, such as life, liberty, and property, that cannot be taken away.
8. The acceptance of different beliefs, practices, or opinions, even if they are different from one's own.
11. of Powers The division of government into different branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
13. A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power, often using force or cruelty to control people.