Romans Flashcards
1
Q
What were the Roman public health schemes ?
A
Aqueducts
Water pipes
Reservoirs
Fresh water
Public fountains
Forts
Bath houses
Sewers
2
Q
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Romans?
A
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
3
Q
What happened when the Romans left ?
A
Public health went down
4
Q
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