Roman Britain Flashcards
What were the four humours, and who founded the idea?
Phlegm, blood, black bile and yellow bile.
Founded by Hippocrates.
Who was the Greek God of healing?
Asclepius.
What was the diagnostic method?
Observation - checking symptoms, using previous knowledge, watch for changes.
Diagnosis - looking at symptoms, identify them, compare to case histories.
Prognosis - know what’s coming, next stage.
Treatment - includes rest, herbal remedies etc.
What did Galen prove with this pig experiment?
That the brain controlled the body, not the heart.
What could Galen do at Alexandria in Egypt?
Dissections.
Why did Galen’s ideas survive for so long?
- Because they were supported by the Church.
- No further investigations into science were being made.
- Religious people liked his idea of the brain controlling the body as it reminded them of God.
Give four examples of how the Roman army helped Roman health.
- Army surgeons developed high standards of hygiene.
- The army developed hospitals with separate wards.
- The army enforced taxes, to help with public health.
- Battles generated injured soldiers for surgeons to practise on.
- Their vast empire allowed knowledge to spread.
- The army developed the first training school for doctors.
Explain the series of stages that Roman water went through.
Fresh water springs - aqueducts - reservoirs - lead pipes - fountains, baths, public buildings, latrines - sewers - River Tiber.
What was enantiopathy?
Treating illness with opposites of the four humours.
What ideas did Romans take with them when they left Britain?
- planning ahead
- pride in civic building
- taxes
- training
- overall literacy
- majority of public health
