Medieval Medicine

Question 1

You could have which two services done by the same person?

Accepted Answer

Cut hair and surgery

Question 2

Which of these was NOT one of the four humors believed to affect health in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Air

Question 3

What was a common belief about the cause of illness in medieval medicine?

Accepted Answer

4 humors imbalance

Question 4

Which method was often used by medieval doctors to treat patients?

Accepted Answer

Blood letting to restore humors

Question 5

Which disease caused a massive death toll in medieval Europe during the 14th century?

Accepted Answer

The Black Death (Bubonic plague)

Question 6

How did medieval doctors diagnose patients?

Accepted Answer

Examine urines smell and colour.

Question 7

Which herb was commonly used by medieval healers for its supposed healing properties?

Accepted Answer

Mandrake

Question 8

What was a major public health problem in medieval towns?

Accepted Answer

Contaminate water and poor sanitation,

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