Across
- 7. absolutist ruler who used Enlightenment ideas to modernize Russia
- 8. basic human rights you’re born with, not given by leaders
- 9. argued government power should be divided to prevent abuse
- 10. said government should reflect the general will of the people
- 11. argued women deserve equal education and opportunity
- 12. led the Encyclopedie to spread science, tech, and new ideas
- 14. era when science and reason challenged old traditions and power
- 16. sharp critic of censorship who defended free speech and tolerance
- 18. focusing on public life and government without church control
- 19. using reasoning to explore big questions about society and ethics
Down
- 1. idea that government power comes from the people
- 2. massive Enlightenment project sharing knowledge with the public
- 3. dividing government into branches to prevent abuse
- 4. agreement where people form government to protect rights
- 5. ruler with absolute power who used reforms but kept control
- 6. ability to express opinions without punishment from government
- 13. economist who said markets work best with competition and limited rules
- 15. believed people have natural rights government must protect
- 17. using logic and evidence instead of tradition or superstition
- 18. social gathering where people debated new ideas and shared knowledge