Romans Flashcards

1
Q

What were the Roman public health schemes ?

A

Aqueducts

Water pipes

Reservoirs

Fresh water

Public fountains

Forts

Bath houses

Sewers

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2
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What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Romans?

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Strengths
Spacious and well organised
Fresh water sewers and public toilets
Public health system

Weaknesses
Bath houses full of disease
Plague still broke out
Plague killed hundreds
Water changed once a week
Not everyone benefitted
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3
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What happened when the Romans left ?

A

Public health went down

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4
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Who was Galen?

A

Dissected animals to show nervous system

Willing to experiment

Books used for over 1500 years

Brain controls speech

Encouraged dissection

Church supported his teachings

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