middle/dark ages Flashcards
1
Q
why was this era a flop?
A
there was no longer a strong government due to the collapse of the roman government and there was a break of communication through countries
2
Q
what did the septicemic plague entail?
A
100% chance of death within 24 hours however it was rare
3
Q
what was the plague prevention pendant called?
A
abracadabra pendant
4
Q
what methods did doctors use?
A
blood letting, testing urine, leeches, astronomy and astrology
5
Q
what law did town governments pass?
A
they banned dumping sewage and waste
6
Q
what antiseptic things did they use?
A
wine as a cleaning agent
7
Q
who was surgery carried out by?
A
barber surgeons
8
Q
who controlled surgery?
A
the christian church
9
Q
what was considered a heresy?
A
questioning galen
