H2 - Public Health in the Middle Ages

Which public health measures were implemented in response to the plague? (2 correct answers)

• Quarantine of the sick
• Burning of contaminated clothing
• Increasing trade with Asia
• Improving road conditions

Which of the following statements about medieval hospitals is true? (2 correct answers)

• They focused mainly on spiritual healing
• They were open to all social classes
• They provided advanced medical care
• They were primarily run by the Church

What role did water supply play in public health during the Middle Ages? (2 correct answers)

• Water quality was regularly tested
• Water was abundant in all areas
• Water sources were often contaminated
• Clean water was essential for hygiene

How did medieval towns attempt to manage waste? (2 correct answers)

• By dumping it in rivers
• By using cesspits
• By burning it in public areas
• By employing street cleaners

What role did the Church play in public health during the Middle Ages? (2 correct answers)

• Discouraged medical knowledge
• Established hospitals
• Promoted hygiene practices
• Provided care for the sick

Which of the following factors contributed to poor public health in the Middle Ages? (2 correct answers)

• Lack of sanitation
• Frequent wars
• High literacy rates
• Abundance of clean water

What were common diseases during the Middle Ages that affected public health? (2 correct answers)

• Cholera
• Leprosy
• Malaria
• Bubonic plague

Which of the following were methods used to improve public health in towns during the Middle Ages? (2 correct answers)

• Building aqueducts
• Laws regulating the disposal of waste
• Establishing market places
• Regular street cleaning

What was one consequence of the Black Death on public health? (2 correct answers)

• Increased awareness of hygiene
• Decreased population density
• Improved diet among the poor
• Rise in the number of hospitals

What was the significance of the 1348 outbreak of the plague? (2 correct answers)

• It led to significant social change
• It was the first known outbreak of the plague
• It caused a major decline in the feudal system
• It resulted in widespread economic prosperity