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- 2. in the Middle Ages, the earth-centered view of the universe in which scholars believed that the earth was an immovable object located at the center of the universe
- 5. (1712-1778) Believed that society threatened natural rights and freedoms. Wrote about society's corruption caused by the revival of sciences and art instead of it's improvement. He was sponsored by the wealthy and participated in salons but often felt uncomfortable and denounced them. Wrote "The Social Contract."
- 10. An artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements
- 13. Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars
- 16. A major change in European thought, starting in the mid-1500s, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs.
- 18. Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change
- 19. the idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun
- 20. Informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
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- 1. Major Western artistic style from 1600s to 1800s. Symmetry, Greek/ Roman influence, patterns, simple in color
- 3. (1689-1755) wrote 'Spirit of the Laws', said that no single set of political laws was applicable to all - depended on relationship and variables, supported division of government
- 4. A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
- 6. A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.
- 7. a system of beliefs and values
- 8. A belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
- 9. Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796)
- 11. English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women
- 12. A popular Enlightenment era belief that there is a God, but that God isn't involved in people's lives or in revealing truths to prophets.
- 14. defined the laws of motion and gravity. tried to explain motion of the universe
- 15. (1694-1778) French philosopher. He believed that freedom of speech was the best weapon against bad government. He also spoke out against the corruption of the French government, and the intolerance of the Catholic Church.
- 17. 17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.
- 21. A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.