Rational explanations for disease (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did medieval people rely on to explain disease in c1250-c1500?
What did medieval people rely on to explain disease in c1250-c1500?
Rational explanations from ancient times
According to the Four Humours theory, what caused illness?
According to the Four Humours theory, what caused illness?
An imbalance of the four humours
Which humour was linked to water and winter?
Which humour was linked to water and winter?
Phlegm
When did Galen develop the Theory of Opposites?
When did Galen develop the Theory of Opposites?
2nd century AD
How did Galen conduct his research?
How did Galen conduct his research?
Dissecting animals & observing gladiators
What was Galen's Theory of Opposites?
What was Galen's Theory of Opposites?
Treating symptoms with opposite qualities
How would excess phlegm (cold & wet) be treated using the Theory of Opposites?
How would excess phlegm (cold & wet) be treated using the Theory of Opposites?
Hot, dry treatments like peppers
What was bloodletting?
What was bloodletting?
Removing excess blood via cutting/leeches
What was the miasma theory?
What was the miasma theory?
Disease from bad/corrupted air
How long did the miasma theory remain influential?
How long did the miasma theory remain influential?
Until 19th century
What hindered medical progress in the medieval period?
What hindered medical progress in the medieval period?
Blind acceptance of Galen's authority
Which humour was associated with fire and summer?
Which humour was associated with fire and summer?
Yellow bile