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This quiz is on the topic of ancient theories of medicine, as the first of two extension studies on the Edexcel History Unit 1A: Medicine course. Information can be found on this mind map: https://www.examtime.com/en-US/p/729702

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History of Medicine: Ancient Ideas Quiz

History of Medicine: Ancient Ideas Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

What was trepanning?

Select one of the following:

  • A method that involved drilling into the skull to release evil spirits.

  • The theory that evil spirits in the skull caused headaches.

  • A Hippocratic idea about what caused illness.

  • A type of temple the Ancient Greeks used to heal themselves.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

What did Stone Age Man do to treat broken limbs?

Select one of the following:

  • Immediately cut them off

  • Attempt to put them back in place

  • Drill into it to release evil spirits

  • Give a remedy treatment

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

2

What advantages did the River Nile give the Ancient Egyptians?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Trading herbal remedies

  • Fresh drinking water

  • Water to bathe in

  • Varieties of food to eat

  • Understanding of human anatomy

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

What did Ancient Egyptians think caused illness?

Select one of the following:

  • The Gods

  • Lack of 1 of the 4 Humors

  • Germs

  • Blocked channels

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

What did Ancient Greeks say prevented illness?

Select one of the following:

  • Exercise

  • Dancing Rituals

  • Imbalance of the 4 Humors

  • Trepanning

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

What was NOT available at a Temple of Ascelpion?

Select one of the following:

  • Baths

  • Gymnasiums

  • Temples

  • Hospitals

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

What was the purpose of an Abaton in a Temple of Ascelpion?

Select one of the following:

  • Sleep

  • Healing

  • Washing

  • Exercise

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Which of the following is NOT a step of Clinical Observation?

Select one of the following:

  • Treatment

  • Prognosis

  • Diagnosis

  • Agenesis

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

2

Which of these are true of the Romans medical care?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Roman forts often contained hospitals

  • Anyone could be a Roman doctor

  • Roman Public health methods meant there was hardly any disease

  • The Romans disregarded the 4 Humors Theory entirely

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which civilisation mentioned here did the most for Public Health?

Select one of the following:

  • The Romans

  • Ancient Greeks

  • Ancient Egyptians

  • Stone Age Men

Explanation

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