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Which ancient Greek physician developed the theory of the Four Humours?
Which ancient Greek physician developed the theory of the Four Humours?
Hippocrates
Why were Galen's anatomical theories inaccurate?
Why were Galen's anatomical theories inaccurate?
He dissected animals, not humans
What was the main reason for medical stagnation during the medieval period?
What was the main reason for medical stagnation during the medieval period?
The Church discouraged questioning
Approximately what proportion of Europe's population died in the Black Death of 1348?
Approximately what proportion of Europe's population died in the Black Death of 1348?
One-third
In which year was St Bartholomew's Hospital, London founded?
In which year was St Bartholomew's Hospital, London founded?
1123
What did Vesalius' 1543 publication 'On the Fabric of the Human Body' challenge?
What did Vesalius' 1543 publication 'On the Fabric of the Human Body' challenge?
Galen's anatomical errors
What did William Harvey prove in his 1628 publication 'On the Motion of the Heart'?
What did William Harvey prove in his 1628 publication 'On the Motion of the Heart'?
Blood circulates around the body
In which year did Edwin Chadwick publish his report on sanitary conditions?
In which year did Edwin Chadwick publish his report on sanitary conditions?
1842
How did the 1875 Public Health Act differ from the 1848 Act?
How did the 1875 Public Health Act differ from the 1848 Act?
It made measures compulsory
What was significant about Queen Victoria using chloroform in 1853?
What was significant about Queen Victoria using chloroform in 1853?
Royal endorsement overcame objections
Which publication did Florence Nightingale produce in 1863?
Which publication did Florence Nightingale produce in 1863?
'Notes on Hospitals'
In which year did Lister first use antiseptic in surgery?
In which year did Lister first use antiseptic in surgery?
1867
When did Fleming discover penicillin?
When did Fleming discover penicillin?
1928
What year was the NHS founded, establishing free healthcare for all?
What year was the NHS founded, establishing free healthcare for all?
1948
Why did both world wars act as catalysts for medical advancement?
Why did both world wars act as catalysts for medical advancement?
Urgent need drove rapid innovation