History revision Flashcards
1
Q
How was astrology used to diagnose disease?
A
Astrology was used to diagnose disease by using a star chart. A physician would do this by looking at when a person was born and when that person became ill to decide what illness they had.
2
Q
What were the religious actions taken by people to prevent disease?
A
The religious actions taken by people to prevent disease were:
-Living a life free from sin.
-Attending church regularly.
-Praying
-Fasting
3
Q
What would’ve the treatment involved with bloodletting required?
A
It required:
-Cutting into a vein.
-Using leeches.
-Using heated cups.