Eras in medicine

Question 1

What is the ‘prehistoric’ era?

Answer 1

The era before written history- there were no written records. Historians rely on archaeological evidence which may be hard to interpret

Question 2

Describe the prehistoric lifestyle.

Answer 2

Prehistoric people lived nomadic lives. They were hunter-gathers and they didn’t grow crops. They also had no means of recording information.

Question 3

Describe prehistoric beliefs on the cause of disease

Answer 3

It is likely prehistoric cultures believed in spirits that caused illness.