Time period descriptions Flashcards
1
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Cause
A
What makes people ill
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
How to work out what is wrong with someone
3
Q
Prevention
A
How to stop people from getting ill in the first place
4
Q
Treatment
A
How to make someone better
5
Q
Medieval Britain
A
1250-1500 Poor diet Lack of science Filthy and dirty towns Church had the most influence over beliefs. Sickness was a result of sin
6
Q
Renaissance
A
1500-1700
Government tried to improve cleanliness of towns
Attitudes of humanism
Church began to become less powerful as people challenged ideas.
Scientific ideas began to
7
Q
Industrial
A
1700-1900
Towns grew which led to spread of illness
Technology became better - glass
Church no longer has major authority over people’s lives
Government became less laissez-faire
Scientific breakthroughs
8
Q
Modern
A
1900- Present
Towns were brought under control
Science developed
DNA discovered and led to understanding of hereditary disease.
