Why development of medicine was slow in medieval times Flashcards
1
Q
What was the government like?
A
It was weak following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Kings were concerned with maintaining control.
2
Q
What was the church like?
A
It had a lot of power to restrict ideas. Only allowed medical ideas of Galen.
3
Q
What impact did war have?
A
It meant Britain was unstable and lots of old Roman systems had been destroyed by invasion by the Jutes, Angles and Vikings.
4
Q
What happened with hospitals?
A
They were introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
