Medieval Medicine Quiz

What was a common supernatural explanation for disease in medieval Britain?

• The Theory of Germs

• The Theory of Evolution

• God, demons, and the Devil

• The Theory of Relativity

Which religious practice involved going without food as a way to show devotion to God?

• Pilgrimages

• Fasting

• Lighting a candle

• Paying for a special mass

What was the purpose of phlebotomy or 'blood-letting' in medieval medicine?

• To increase blood pressure

• To restore balance in the humours

• To improve digestion

• To enhance vision

What was believed to be the healing power of touching the king's hands?

• It could cure blindness

• It could heal certain illnesses

• It could increase intelligence

• It could improve memory

What was the role of leeches in medieval medical treatments?

• To increase appetite

• To remove toxins from the skin

• To prevent blood clotting

• To improve skin complexion

What was a common rational explanation for disease in medieval Britain?

• The Theory of Evolution

• The Theory of the Four Humours

• The Theory of Relativity

• The Theory of Quantum Mechanics

What was the easiest method of phlebotomy mentioned in the text?

• Cupping

• Leeches

• Cutting

• Incantations

What was the purpose of using a heated cup in the cupping method?

• To increase blood flow

• To draw out the blood

• To reduce fever

• To improve circulation

What did people believe about the power of holy relics?

• They could predict the future

• They had healing powers

• They could increase wealth

• They could improve memory

What was the belief associated with the Theory of Miasma?

• It aimed to purify the air

• It aimed to increase blood flow

• It aimed to improve digestion

• It aimed to enhance vision