Download Enlightenment Word Scramble (1500

Enlightenment Word Scramble (1500-1800)
Science
1. neficsict
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2. olagile
demtho
A new approach to scientific study that combined observation and reason.
igialel
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3. snluacio
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4. mesaibor
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5. aasci
6. oythc
pcnrusioec
7. supalserca
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Polish mathematician and astronomer who played a major role in
developing the scientific method. He taught that the earth was not the
center of the universe as Ptolemy had taught.
epra
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French physician who developed an ointment that could be applied to
wounds and also developed a technique for closing wounds with stitches.
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English mathematician who invented calculus to prove his theories. His
most important contribution to science was his mathematical formula for
the law of gravity.
ebhar
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Italian astronomer who used the telescope to prove that the planets move
around the sun. He also proved that the sun and moon had imperfect
surfaces. He was condemned as a heretic.
ntweon
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He built an observatory to study planets and stars, but observed them with
the naked eye.
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Swiss physician who experimented with chemistry and said that chemical
changes are possible. He was known for healing the sick.
8. mllwaii
yhreva
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9. nnsejhao
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10. eanasrd
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Englishman who studied the circulation of the blood through the body and
showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood through arteries
and veins.
plkere
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German astronomer and mathematician who proved Copernicus’ theories
to be true and stated that the planets move in an ellipse orbit.
uivsslea
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Italian professor of anatomy who wrote On the Structure of the Human
Body and made accurate drawings of the human body.
Thinkers: During the Enlightenment, philosophers felt that they could use reason
to discover the natural laws that governed human behavior. As a result, the
Enlightenment is also called the Age of Reason. According to philosophers,
enlightened people could perfect themselves and society.
11. stmoha
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12. hnoj
shebob
English philosopher who published his ideas in Leviathan. He said that
the best government was one where the ruler had absolute power because
without a strong government, people would constantly fight among
themselves. People should not be allowed to rebel against a tyrant!
ekolc
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He published Two Treatises on Government and believed that the purpose
of government was to create order in society. He had an optimistic view
of human nature and argued that if a ruler was a tyrant, the people had the
right to rebel. He also believed in the peoples’ rights to life, liberty and
property.
13. usqtomneuei
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French philosophe who believed in 3 branches of government: legislative,
executive and judiciary --- and advocated a system of checks and balances.
14. sphesolihop
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15. sidne
French word meaning philosopher; middle-class, well-educated men who
were confident that the use of science and reason would lead to human
progress. They often gathered in Paris. Their beliefs included:
1. religious tolerance
2. freedom of speech and press
3. criticized censorship
4. encouraged education
5. spoke out against torture
6. humane treatment for mentally ill
tdidoer
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French philosophe who put together a 35-volume Encyclopedia, which
contained the articles of many philosophes. Most articles were devoted to
science and technology. The Catholic Church banned the Encyclopedia
for its anti-religious articles criticizing persecution.
16. ervtloia
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French philosophe (Francois Marie Arouet) who became popular through
his witty plays and novels and also for his pamphlets attacking the evils of
society. He argued for common sense, religious tolerance and freedom of
thought. One of his most famous works is Candide.
17. njae
qcajseu
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Swiss philosophe who came from a poor family and believed that society
corrupted people who were basically good. He wrote Social Contract in
which he described an ideal society where people made a contract with
each other and not with a ruler. He believed in equality of all people.
18. ystpacrhiso
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ssuruaeo
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A group of philosophes who searched for natural laws to explain
economics. They opposed mercantilism --- said that the land and farming
were the true source of wealth. They favored a free market where goods
could be bought and sold without government controls.
19. losnas
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Informal gatherings in Paris held by wealthy women…writers, musicians,
painters and philosophes presented works and exchanged ideas.
20. emdaam ed
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frfngioe
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A middle-class woman who began holding salons in Paris.
Music
21. erggoe
kfderecir
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22. znrfa
23. nhjnoa
yndah
25. gwduli
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cbah
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German composer who is best known for his religious music. He
composed over 1000 works.
24. gngwloaf dmauaes
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Austrian composer known for his symphonies. He wrote 125 symphonies,
31 concertos, 77 quartets and over 300 compositions for wind and string
instruments. He has been called the “Inventor of the symphony.”
stsnaaibe
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German composer who eventually settled in England. Operas were his
primary interest. He is also known for his water music and Messiah.
ehjpso
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lahedn
ztrmoa
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Austrian child genius who began composing before age 5 and played for
empress Maria Theresa at age 6. He wrote over 600 musical works and
performed in the salons of Paris. His works include symphonies, operas
and church music. He died at the age of 35.
nav
thebenvoe
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German composer who became deaf around the age of 30. He wrote
sonatas, symphonies and piano concertos.