Question

enlightenment
across

1. he was one of the first men who came with a system of checks and balances
2. movement that encouraged people to question beliefs
3. idea that the best government has 3 different branches
4. a set of beliefs held by a group of people
5. the basic philosophy was that human reason and

used to gain knowledge and improve society

1. what continent did the enlightenment start in?
2. rights that a person is born with
3. he declared men are born with natural rights of life, liberty, and property
4. the person that believed a single absolute ruler is the best type of government
5. power without limits
6. document written by thomas jefferson using the philosophy of john locke in 1776

down

1. the law of the land approved in 1789
2. in the 1450s, this was invented to help spread the enlightenment.
3. 10 amendments guaranteeing basic individual protections in 1791
4. said that a revolution was justified when the government breaks its contract with the people
5. implied agreements where people form nations and maintain order
6. men went to discuss with women the philosophies of the day
7. a leader with absolute power who abuses it
8. promoted virtue of reason over superstition and intolerance
9. unable to be denied or taken away

Explanation:

To solve the crossword puzzle related to the Enlightenment, we analyze each clue:

Across Clues:

1. he was one of the first men who came with a system of checks and balances → Montesquieu (developed separation of powers with 3 branches).
2. movement that encouraged people to question beliefs → Enlightenment (the era of intellectual questioning).
3. idea that the best government has 3 different branches → Separation (of powers, though the full term here is likely "Separation" fitting the grid, but contextually "Separation of Powers" is the concept, and the grid may have "Separation" or a related term—however, from the grid's filled parts, we see "Enlightenment" filled, and other terms. Wait, the grid shows "Enlightenment" across? Wait, the grid has "Enlightenment" filled as the main title's crossword. Wait, let's check the numbered clues:

1. What continent did the Enlightenment start in? → Europe (the Enlightenment began in Europe, and the grid has "Europe" filled here).

Down Clues:

1. In the 1450s, this was invented to help spread the Enlightenment → Printing (Printing Press, invented by Gutenberg in the 1450s, spread ideas).
2. 10 amendments guaranteeing basic individual protections in 1791 → Bill of Rights (the US Bill of Rights, 10 amendments).
3. said that a revolution was justified when the government breaks its contract with the people → Rousseau (Social Contract theory: revolution justified if government breaches contract).
4. implied agreements where people form nations and maintain order → Social Contract (Rousseau’s concept, but the grid may have "Contract" or "Social Contract"—but the clue's length. Wait, the grid's filled parts: "Social Contract" is a key term, but let's check the grid's visible filled words: "Enlightenment", "Europe", "Montesquieu", "Independence" (partially filled), etc.

For example, clue 15 (Across) asks for the continent the Enlightenment started in: the answer is Europe (matches the filled grid "europe" there).

Clue 5 (Across): movement encouraging questioning beliefs → Enlightenment (matches the grid's filled "Enlightenment" across).

Clue 3 (Across): checks and balances advocate → Montesquieu (filled in the grid as "montesquieu").

If we take clue 15 (Across: "What continent did the Enlightenment start in?"):

• The Enlightenment began in Europe. The grid also has "europe" filled here, confirming.

Final Answers for Key Clues (as an example, taking clue 15):

The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that originated in Europe (specifically, Western Europe, with thinkers in France, Britain, etc.). The grid also shows "europe" filled for this clue.

Answer:

1. Europe (the continent where the Enlightenment started)