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772382751direct democracyA form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives0
772382752Absolute monarchya monarchy in which the ruler's power is unlimited1
772382753limited monarchya monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution2
772382754excommunicationthe act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church3
772382755natural rightsthe idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property4
772382756rene descartesThis French mathematical genius said that one should apply logic and try to answer problems with mathematical equations5
772382757francis bacondeveloped the scientific method6
772382758DiderotFrench philosopher from 1713-84 who composed a 28 volume encyclopedia that included and spread many Enlightenment ideas7
772382759frederick the greatPrussian King known as an enlightened despot and great military leader.8
772382760Nicholas CopernicusHe thought that the sun was the center & the plants went around the sun in circles9
772382761Thomas HobbesThis was the philosopher that believed that a strong central government was needed to avoid rebellion and civil war10
772382762Jean jacques RousseauBelieved that the human beings are naturally good and free11
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