egyptians brainscape Flashcards
How did writing help the Egyptians to develop their medical knowledge?
They were able to accurately pass on their medical knowledge to other doctors
How did Mummification help their knowledge of the anatomy?
Bodies were embalmed to prepare them for the afterlife. Certain body parts like the liver were preserved which gave them an understanding of what was inside the body but not how each part of the body worked.
What did the Egyptians believe caused disease or illness?
They believed that the body was made up of channels and that if these became blocked it would cause a person to become ill.
Why were did the Egyptians able to have better healthcare than prehistoric people?
Because they had a strong central government that allowed them to build towns and cities where doctors could set up practices
Were Egyptian doctors trained?
Yes they were varying levels of doctors, some even specialised in certain areas of medicine. For example the Pharoah had a guardian of the anus.
Who did doctors treat in ancient Egypt?
They treated rich people who could afford their services
Who treated poor people in ancient Egypt?
Women often treated them in the home using herbal remedies. For example they used honey to treat wounds as it has an antiseptic quality.
How did technology help them to develop surgery?
He ability to create metal surgical instruments allowed them to do more complicated surgeries than people in prehistoric times.
Why did the Egyptians stop being nomadic?
Because the river Nile allowed them to grow enough food to support themselves and gave them access to a water source meaning they no longer had to move around for resources.
