What were the four humours?

Sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholic, choleric

Some people became so disillusioned, they chose to respond a different way:

They abandoned religion altogether, By living for the moment

Which of the following statements is the most true?

The Black Death resulted in an increased standard of living

An Italian author who wrote about the Black Plague

Why was life expectancy lower for women?

Childbirth meant more complications

What two things were considered to be the cause of the Black Death in Medieval times?

astronomical events and bad smells

Pain killers did not exist in medieval Europe. How was pain managed for wealthy patients?

A poison called Dwale was used as a sedative, Bile and vinegar were mixed with lettuce juice, Alcohol and opium were mixed together

Medieval operating tools included what things?

Saws, sharp instruments, knives and hot irons,

Why were the surgeons not very helpful?

They had no knowledge of the human anatomy, They didn't sterilise their equipment

Which of the following statements is false?

Doctors told people to sleep on their backs to avoid rats

Why did medicine change?

Doctors and scholars began focusing on the physical world

What were the Flagellants?

A Christian group who would flog themselves to be forgiven

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A short test on the medical practices of Medieval Europe during the 14th Century Black Death.

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1
What were the four humours?
Sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholic, choleric
Phlegmatic, choleric, subcutaneous and lymphatic
Sanguine, phlegmatic, gastric and asthmatic
Circulatory, respiratory, digestive and neurotic
2
Some people became so disillusioned, they chose to respond a different way:
They joined the crusades to get away from the cities
They abandoned religion altogether
They committed suicide to avoid the fear and pain
By living for the moment
3
What was the name of the person who cleaned the toilet pits?
Gonghanger
Gangbanger
Gongfarmer
Gongfermer
4
How do we cure Black Death today?
Better surgical practises
Doctors
Better sanitation
Simple Antibiotics
5
Which of the following statements is the most true?
The Black Death resulted in an increased standard of living
The Black Death was responsible for widespread loss of faith
The Black Death transformed society
The Black Death brought nothing but destruction to Europe
6
Who was Boccaccio?
A French author who wrote about the Black Lung
A French author who wrote the Decameron
An Italian author who wrote about the Black Plague
A French author who wrote about the Black Plague
7
Why was life expectancy lower for women?
Childbirth meant more complications
They were the cleaners of the dirty houses and animals
Women are shorter and therefore their lives are shorter
Weaker immune systems because they were inside
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Plague doctors were the best money could buy.
True
False
9
Medieval surgeons would use wine as an:
Antiseptic
Anaesthetic
Neither
Both
10
What two things were considered to be the cause of the Black Death in Medieval times?
Bad smells and vegetables
Urine and the planets
The Sun and Moon, and bathing
astronomical events and bad smells
11
Medical education in these times was limited because:
University education involved looking at cut up body parts
The Church did not encourage new research and discovery
All of the above
By the 14th Century, the church had banned autopsy
12
When was Yersinia Pestis discovered?
1348
1394
1994
1894
13
Pain killers did not exist in medieval Europe. How was pain managed for wealthy patients?
They didn't - you had to bite on a stick
A poison called Dwale was used as a sedative
Bile and vinegar were mixed with lettuce juice
Alcohol and opium were mixed together
14
Which of the following was not a treatment for the Black Plague?
Bathing in urine
Drinking dwale
Bleeding
Poisons to induce vomiting/diarrhoea
15
Medieval operating tools included what things?
Saws, hot irons, chains and knives
Knives, tweezers, scissors and clamps
Saws, pokers, knives and sharp needles
Saws, sharp instruments, knives and hot irons,
16
Why were the surgeons not very helpful?
They had no knowledge of the human anatomy
No surgeons were trained
All surgeries were carried out by Barbers
They didn't sterilise their equipment
17
Which of the following statements is false?
Doctors told people to sleep on their backs to avoid rats
Surgery was often performed by Barbers (hairdressers)
Common people received medical care from nuns and monks
Doctors told people not to sleep on their backs
18
Why did medicine change?
The Black Death couldn't be stopped
Previously treatments revolved around superstition
Doctors were tired of drinking pee
Doctors and scholars began focusing on the physical world
19
What were the Flagellants?
A Christian group who persecuted the Jews
A Christian group who roamed towns hunting witches
A touring rock band of the 14th Century
A Christian group who would flog themselves to be forgiven
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What were the Jews accused of doing?
Causing the Plague
Poisoning the air
Poisoning the drinking water
Poisoning the crops

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