APEURO: Unit 4

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A scientific pursuit in the 17th century focused on transforming matter, seeking to find the philosopher's stone and discover the secrets of transmutation.

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Alchemy

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A scientific belief during the 17th century that used celestial bodies to explain events and characteristics in the world.

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Astrology

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A belief during the 17th century that acknowledged the existence of a higher being but suggested that this being does not intervene in the universe.

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Deism

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A book published in 1751 that aimed to gather and disseminate comprehensive knowledge for the advancement of society. Denis Diderot was influential in its creation.

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The Encyclopedie

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An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that promoted reason, scientific inquiry, and human progress, influencing various aspects of Western thought.

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Enlightenment

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The application of Enlightenment principles to governance during the 18th century, attempting to combine absolute monarchy with progressive reforms.

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Enlightened Absolutism

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The model of the solar system discovered by Copernicus, describing Earth's orbit around the stationary Sun.

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Heliocentric Universe

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An artistic movement from the 1760s to the 1840s that sought inspiration from the classical art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Neoclassicism

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The idea that the government's authority comes from the consent of the people, prevalent in the United States and later spreading elsewhere.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The belief that actions should be guided by reason and logic rather than emotions and religious faith.

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Rationalism