What was one common belief regarding disabilities during the Middle Ages?
Historical Viewpoint of Society Toward Persons with Disabilities

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Tranisha Perry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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