2.2.1 Changing Methods Of Treatment Flashcards
When and where did the Renaissance begin and last until? (3)
- Florence, Italy
- In the late 15th century
- Lasted until the 18th century
The theories proposed by who became popular again? (2)
- Hippocrates
- Galen
Scholars were paid to restore old texts and fix the bad translations that had been published when? (1)
The Middle Ages
What was humanism? (1)
The increased focus on the importance of human factors rather than supernatural things.
What led some people to question the church? (1)
There was a focus on direct observation and experiments to explain things rather than blame them on something supernatural.
What does Renaissance literally mean? (1)
Rebirth
When was the printing press created and what was it important for? (2)
- 1440
- Sharing and spreading ideas
Why was the printing press important for the spreading of ideas? (1)
It allowed knowledge to be shared with more people very cheaply
What could now be done due to the creation of the printing press? (1)
Books and leaflets could be printed and sent across Europe whereas previously, a lot of information was only told person-to-person.
What did the rediscovery of Galen and Hippocrates’ work mean for people? (1)
People began to see the importance of dissection and the human anatomy.
What did the focus on humans and the increased spread of ideas encourage? (1)
Experimentation and the search for explanations
people began to dissect human corpses and there were illustrations in medical writings and books
Whet was the Renaissance? (1)
A cultural movement that revived part of Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman culture.
What became a more integral part of medical training?
Dissections
What institution improved training and encouraged scientific observation? Founded when? (2)
The College of Physicians founded in 1518
What did guns becoming more common in 17th February warfare lead to? (2)
- new injuries
- doctors had to find new ways to treat gunshot wounds
