History of Medicine: Ancient Ideas Quiz

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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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Question 1

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What was trepanning?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 2

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What did Stone Age Man do to treat broken limbs?
Answer
  • Immediately cut them off
  • Attempt to put them back in place
  • Drill into it to release evil spirits
  • Give a remedy treatment

Question 3

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What advantages did the River Nile give the Ancient Egyptians?
Answer
  • Trading herbal remedies
  • Fresh drinking water
  • Water to bathe in
  • Varieties of food to eat
  • Understanding of human anatomy

Question 4

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What did Ancient Egyptians think caused illness?
Answer
  • The Gods
  • Lack of 1 of the 4 Humors
  • Germs
  • Blocked channels

Question 5

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What did Ancient Greeks say prevented illness?
Answer
  • Exercise
  • Dancing Rituals
  • Imbalance of the 4 Humors
  • Trepanning

Question 6

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What was NOT available at a Temple of Ascelpion?
Answer
  • Baths
  • Gymnasiums
  • Temples
  • Hospitals

Question 7

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What was the purpose of an Abaton in a Temple of Ascelpion?
Answer
  • Sleep
  • Healing
  • Washing
  • Exercise

Question 8

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Which of the following is NOT a step of Clinical Observation?
Answer
  • Treatment
  • Prognosis
  • Diagnosis
  • Agenesis

Question 9

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Which of these are true of the Romans medical care?
Answer
  • 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

Question 10

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Which civilisation mentioned here did the most for Public Health?
Answer
  • The Romans
  • Ancient Greeks
  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Stone Age Men
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