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- 5. A period in which the French monarchy was replaced by a series of revolutionary governments.(1789-1799)
- 6. Late Renaissance Italian mathematician, scientist, and astronomer. His work in astronomy helped prove the Copernican system and also invented the first thermometer.
- 11. Cromwell A Puritan who ruled England under the title of "Lord Protector" from 1649-58.
- 13. A territory distant from the state's political control over it.
- 15. The careful testing of a scientific theory.
- 16. English scientist and mathematician often considered to be the greatest figure in the history of science.
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- 1. Polish astronomer who concluded that the Earth and planets revolve around the sun. (1473-1543)
- 2. An Enlightenment-era scientist.
- 3. The science of living things or life.
- 4. Great English political philosopher of the Enlightenment era. (1632-1704)
- 7. A philosopher born in England in 1561 who advocated the use of reason and who came up with the fundamental ideas behind the scientific method
- 8. A seeker of knowledge and wisdom.
- 9. An idea to be tested; a supposition made as a basis for reasoning.
- 10. The study of the changes that occur in matter.
- 12. A deadly disease spread by rats and fleas.
- 14. Scientific tool used for looking at very small things.