Germ theory and everyday medicine (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did germ theory explain diseases were caused by?
What did germ theory explain diseases were caused by?
Microscopic organisms
What did miasma theory claim caused disease?
What did miasma theory claim caused disease?
Bad air or poisonous vapours
Which four fluids were believed to cause illness if imbalanced?
Which four fluids were believed to cause illness if imbalanced?
Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile
What religious explanation did many people believe about disease?
What religious explanation did many people believe about disease?
Sent by God as punishment for sin
Which theory did Florence Nightingale initially believe in?
Which theory did Florence Nightingale initially believe in?
Miasma theory
What was the surgery mortality rate before germ theory due to infections?
What was the surgery mortality rate before germ theory due to infections?
Up to 50%
What substance did Lister spray in operating theatres?
What substance did Lister spray in operating theatres?
Carbolic acid
What did mortality rates drop to after Lister's antiseptic techniques?
What did mortality rates drop to after Lister's antiseptic techniques?
Under 15%
Which diseases had vaccines developed due to germ theory understanding?
Which diseases had vaccines developed due to germ theory understanding?
Anthrax and tuberculosis
What was Roberts and Cheyne's specific role in germ theory acceptance?
What was Roberts and Cheyne's specific role in germ theory acceptance?
Convincing British doctors to accept Koch's research
When did Lister develop antiseptic surgery techniques?
When did Lister develop antiseptic surgery techniques?
1860s-1870s
When did many vaccinations become mandatory for soldiers?
When did many vaccinations become mandatory for soldiers?
During the First World War