PREHISTORIC

Question 1

what is treppaning?

Answer 1

a supernatural treatment involving cutting open a hole in an ill person’s head to cure headaches by letting out evil spirits

Question 2

list some prehistoric supernatural treatments

Answer 2

charms to protect from evil spirits
prayers / chants
treppaning

Question 3

list some prehistoric natural treatments

Answer 3

herbal remedies - honey / tea tree leaves / moss

animal parts

Question 4

what does prehistoric mean?

Answer 4

civilisation before written language

Question 5

name the pros / cons of being a hunter

Answer 5

pros : avoid polluted water / keep active

cons : attacked by wild animals / diseases from animal bites

Question 6

name the pros / cons of being a gatherer

Answer 6

pros : few injuries / longer life than hunter

cons : hard work (painful joints) / polluted water

Question 7

who treated the sick in prehistoric times ?

Answer 7

medicine man / mothers