Chapter 1 Flashcards
What time period does the GCSE History People’s Health 1250-1500 cover?
The period from 1250 to 1500.
True or False: The Black Death occurred during the period covered by People’s Health 1250-1500.
True
What was the primary cause of the Black Death?
Bubonic plague, spread by fleas on rats.
Fill in the blank: The majority of people in England during 1250-1500 lived in ______.
rural areas
What was a common source of drinking water in medieval towns?
Rivers, wells, and public fountains.
Name one reason why sanitation was poor in medieval towns.
Lack of proper sewage systems.
What was the role of the Church in public health during this period?
The Church provided care for the sick and promoted cleanliness.
True or False: Medieval doctors had a good understanding of human anatomy.
False
Multiple Choice: What was one common treatment for illnesses in medieval times? A) Surgery B) Herbal remedies C) Vaccination
B) Herbal remedies
What was the most significant impact of the Black Death on the population?
A significant decrease in population due to death.
Fill in the blank: During the 14th century, the population of England fell by about _____%.
30-50%
What was one effect of the Black Death on the economy?
Increased wages for laborers due to labor shortages.
Name one factor that contributed to poor health in medieval cities.
Overcrowding.
What did medieval people believe caused diseases?
Imbalances of the four humors or divine punishment.
True or False: Bathing was a common practice for hygiene in medieval society.
False
Multiple Choice: What was a common food source in medieval England? A) Potatoes B) Bread C) Rice
B) Bread
What was the significance of the Statute of Cambridge 1388?
It required the cleaning of streets and regulation of waste disposal.
Fill in the blank: The system of ______ was used to manage waste in towns.
cesspools
What was one way that towns attempted to improve public health?
Establishing regulations for butchers and waste disposal.
True or False: The understanding of germs and bacteria existed in the medieval period.
False
What was a common belief about the air in relation to health?
That bad air (miasma) caused disease.
Name one type of public health official in medieval towns.
A mayor or health officer.
What role did guilds play in public health?
They enforced standards for trades and crafts.
Fill in the blank: The ______ system was used for the treatment of wounds and injuries.
surgery
True or False: Women were often involved in herbal medicine.
True
What was the impact of the Black Death on social structures?
It weakened the feudal system and led to more social mobility.
What was a common symptom of the Black Death?
Buboes (painful swellings) and fever.
Multiple Choice: Which group was most affected by the Black Death? A) Nobles B) Peasants C) Clergy
B) Peasants
What was one preventative measure taken against the Black Death?
Quarantine of the sick and travel restrictions.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a significant health crisis during the period.
Black Death
What was the role of hospitals in medieval society?
To care for the sick, often run by the Church.
True or false. people understood medicine between 1250-1500s?
