Cultural and Critical Theory

What was the key concept in the Greek theory of health?

• Hierarchy

• Humors

• Microorganisms

• Germ Theory

Which environmental factor did the ancient Greeks believe could cause mass diseases?

• Water

• Soil

• Air

• Food

What does the term 'epidemic' originally mean in ancient Greek?

• Upon the body

• Upon the people

• Against nature

• Airborne disease

Which group of people was NOT considered part of the Greek "demos" according to the article?

• Free male citizens

• Free women

• Slaves

• Both b and c

According to the Hippocratic corpus, what role did humors play in health?

• They created balance in the body's energy

• They determined personality traits

• They were physical substances that needed to be balanced

• They dictated the type of diet required

What aspect of ancient Greek society influenced their theories of health?

• Their political system

• Their geographic isolation

• Their focus on democracy and freedom

• Both a and c

How did Chinese medicine differ from Greek humoral theory?

• It focused on balance rather than hierarchy

• It emphasized hierarchy and ordered relationships

• It ignored external environmental factors

• It rejected the idea of bodily substances causing illness

Which system in Chinese medicine involved the concepts of yin and yang?

• Five Phases

• Humoral theory

• Cosmic imbalance

• Hierarchy of needs

What did ancient Greeks believe could explain why some individuals fell ill while others did not in the same environment?

• Genetic differences

• Diet and exercise

• Differences in constitutions

• Immune system strength

Which of the following was a key factor in Kallawaya health theories?

• Seasonal variation

• Mountain and body interconnection

• Blood circulation

• Political hierarchy