Renaissance Case Studies: William Harvey And The Great Plague

Question 1

Who is known for the discovery of the circulation of blood?

Answer 1

William Harvey

Question 2

True or False: The Great Plague occurred in the 16th century.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: William Harvey published his findings on blood circulation in the book titled ‘___’.

Answer 3

Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis

Question 4

What was one of the main causes of the Great Plague?

Answer 4

Bubonic plague transmitted by fleas on rats

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What year did the Great Plague of London occur? A) 1665 B) 1565 C) 1765

Answer 5

A) 1665

Question 6

Short Answer: How did Harvey’s work challenge the existing theories about blood before his discoveries?

Answer 6

He demonstrated that blood circulated throughout the body, opposing the belief that blood was produced in the liver.

Question 7

What was the initial response of the public to the Great Plague?

Answer 7

Fear and attempts to flee the cities.

Question 8

True or False: Harvey’s discoveries were immediately accepted by the medical community.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Great Plague was part of a larger outbreak known as the ‘___ Plague’.

Answer 9

Black

Question 10

What major public health measures were implemented during the Great Plague?

Answer 10

Quarantine and isolation of the sick.