MEDICINE L2

People in Medieval England believed that poor hygiene caused illness and disease.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It was common for people in Medieval England to question what they had been told.

• True

• False

Which of the following diseases was seen as a particularly severe punishment from God?

• Tuberculosis

• Leprosy

• Flu

Which institution had the most influence and power over the attitudes and beliefs of people in Medieval England?

• The Royal Family

• The Government

• The Church

90% of people during the period 1250-1500 lived in the countryside.

• True

• False

Which of the following terms describes the money people regularly had to give to the Church?

• Tax

• Tithe

• Penance

The images painted in local churches to show the consequences of sinning were called what?

• Devil paintings

• Punishment paintings

• Doom paintings

There was a lack of progress with the understanding of medicine during the Medieval period.

• True

• False

The study of the position of stars and planets to determine the behaviour of humans is?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Asteroids

Which of the following two were the key duties of a Medieval king?

• To defend the country

• To improve people#s health

• To keep law and order