Medieval hospitals (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the primary focus of medieval hospitals?
What was the primary focus of medieval hospitals?
Hospitality, care & basic comfort
What does the word 'hospital' share its root with?
What does the word 'hospital' share its root with?
Hospitality
How were medieval hospitals mainly funded?
How were medieval hospitals mainly funded?
Endowments from wealthy donors
What proportion of medieval hospitals were run by monks & nuns?
What proportion of medieval hospitals were run by monks & nuns?
About one-third
What was the usual sleeping arrangement for patients in medieval hospitals?
What was the usual sleeping arrangement for patients in medieval hospitals?
Shared beds unless near death
How many patients could share one bed at Hotel Dieu during busy periods?
How many patients could share one bed at Hotel Dieu during busy periods?
Up to six patients
Which groups were typically excluded from medieval hospital admission?
Which groups were typically excluded from medieval hospital admission?
Pregnant women & infectious diseases
In what year was Bedlam in London founded?
In what year was Bedlam in London founded?
1247
Who founded Hotel Dieu in Paris in 651?
Who founded Hotel Dieu in Paris in 651?
Saint Landry
When was St Leonard's Hospital in York dissolved?
When was St Leonard's Hospital in York dissolved?
1540
Who built St Leonard's Hospital in York at his own expense?
Who built St Leonard's Hospital in York at his own expense?
John Romanus
Why did hospital numbers increase during the medieval period?
Why did hospital numbers increase during the medieval period?
Growing wealth & Church's influence