edexcel history medieval medicine Flashcards
What was the primary belief about the cause of disease in medieval medicine?
Diseases were often believed to be caused by an imbalance of the four humors.
Who was the famous Greek physician whose ideas influenced medieval medicine?
Hippocrates.
Fill in the blank: The four humors are blood, phlegm, black bile, and _____ .
yellow bile.
Which medieval text compiled medical knowledge from various sources?
The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a common treatment for illness in medieval medicine? A) Bloodletting B) Trepanation C) Antibiotics D) Herbal remedies
C) Antibiotics.
True or False: Medieval medicine relied heavily on scientific experimentation.
False.
What role did the Church play in medieval medicine?
The Church was a major provider of medical care and influenced medical practices.
What was the significance of the Black Death in relation to medieval medicine?
The Black Death led to increased questioning of traditional medical practices and the search for new treatments.
Short Answer: Name one method used by medieval physicians to diagnose illness.
Observation of symptoms.
Fill in the blank: Medical schools in the medieval period were often associated with _____ .
universities.
