Medieval England : Ideas About The Causes Of Disease And Illness Flashcards
What were the four humors believed to cause illness in Medieval England?
Blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile.
True or False: Medieval people believed that bad air could cause diseases.
True.
Fill in the blank: The theory that diseases were caused by an imbalance of the four humors is known as the __________ theory.
humoral.
What was the common belief regarding the influence of the stars and planets on health?
People believed that celestial bodies could affect health and cause illnesses.
Name one method used by Medieval physicians to diagnose illness.
Observing the patient’s urine or pulse.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a common cause of disease in Medieval England? A) Divine punishment B) Miasma C) Germs D) Humors
C) Germs.
What role did religion play in Medieval explanations of disease?
Many believed that illness was a punishment from God for sins.
True or False: The concept of contagion was widely accepted in Medieval England.
False.
Short Answer: What was one common treatment for balancing the humors?
Bloodletting or purging.
What was the significance of the Black Death in changing ideas about disease?
It led to increased questioning of traditional beliefs about disease and a search for more scientific explanations.
