Historical Viewpoint of Society Toward Persons with Disabilities

1. What was one common belief regarding disabilities during the Middle Ages?

• • A) Disabilities were seen as a sign of intelligence.

• • B) Disabilities were often considered a punishment for sin.

• • C) Disabilities were linked to physical strength.

• • D) Disabilities were seen as a sign of royal blood.

1. How did monasteries and convents contribute to disability care in the Middle Ages?

• • A) They avoided any involvement with disabled individuals.

• • B) They provided essential care, often evolving into early hospitals.

• • C) They focused only on spiritual healing, not physical care.

• • D) They believed disabled people should be excluded from society.

1. What method did ancient Egyptians use to "cure" illnesses and disabilities?

• • A) Physical therapy

• • B) Incantations and spiritual healing

• • C) Scientific surgeries

• • D) Casting people out of society

1. What was the primary purpose of the papyri found in Thebes?

• • A) It was a historical record of the Egyptian kings.

• • B) It contained medical recipes for various human ailments.

• • C) It was a guide for agricultural practices.

• • D) It was a religious text for priests.

1. In ancient Sparta, how were infants with disabilities treated?

• • A) They were given special medical care.

• • B) They were thrown into a river or abandoned.

• • C) They were raised as soldiers.

• • D) They were sent to live with priests.

1. What was the significant difference between Roman and Greek treatment of disabled children?

• • A) Romans considered disabled children property of the state.

• • B) Greek families had the final say on their child's fate.

• • C) Romans left the decision about the child’s fate to the parents.

• • D) Greek society was more accepting of disabilities than Rome.

1. During the Renaissance, how were disabilities typically viewed by society?

• • A) As a sign of artistic talent

• • B) As a form of divine punishment or a test from God

• • C) As a medical challenge that needed scientific solutions

• • D) As a reason to grant someone a noble title

1. Which factor began to challenge negative views of disability during the Renaissance?

• • A) Increased superstition

• • B) Renaissance humanism, focusing on human potential and dignity

• • C) Political policies advocating for disabled rights

• • D) Expansion of military conquests

1. How were children with disabilities often exploited during the 17th and 18th centuries in Paris?

• • A) They were used as performers in royal courts.

• • B) They were sold and intentionally disabled to beg for money.

• • C) They were trained for military service.

• • D) They were sent to live in religious institutions.

1. Who was known for advocating for humane treatment of disabled individuals during the 18th century?

• • A) Andreas Vesalius

• • B) Phillipe Pinel and Jacob Rodrigues Periere

• • C) Plato and Aristotle

• • D) Hippocrates and Galen