Ancient Civilization thru Renaissance

Why was the invention of the printing press important?

• It made books more expensive and less accessible.
• It had no impact on education or knowledge.
• It was primarily used for artistic purposes.
• Allowed for medical information to be shared more easily

Who believed diseases was punishment from the Gods?

• Medieval Europeans
• Ancient Egyptians
• Modern Scientists
• Primitive civilization

What did the Acient Greek civilization believe diseases was caused from?

• Natural Causes

• Environmental pollution and toxins.
• Contagion from animals and insects.
• Poor diet and lack of exercise.

What does Trephining mean?

• Trephining is a surgical procedure that involves creating a hole in the skull.
• A form of physical therapy for neck pain.
• A technique for measuring brain activity.
• A method of treating headaches with medication.

What caused the study scientific based medicine to stop?

• The fall of the Roman Empire, the beginning of the Dark Ages

• The emergence of new medical technologies.
• A decline in public interest in medicine.
• Increased funding for scientific research.

What occurred during the Middle Ages and killed many people in Asia and Europe?

• The Black Death/ Bubonic Plauge

• The Great Plague
• The Crusades
• The Hundred Years' War

Why did Romans develop the Sanitation system?

• Prevent disease

• To increase military strength.
• To enhance agricultural production.
• To promote trade and commerce.

What did Ancient Greeks use to treat diseases?

• Message and art therapy

• Chemical compounds and modern pharmaceuticals.
• Magical spells and incantations.
• Surgical procedures and bloodletting.

What important things happened during the Renaissance?

• The Renaissance was marked by the decline of feudalism and the rise of monarchies.
• The invention of the steam engine revolutionized transportation during the Renaissance.
• The Renaissance focused primarily on religious reforms and the establishment of new churches.
• The Renaissance saw a revival of classical learning, advancements in art and science, and the invention of the printing press.

Who treated illness with ceremonies to drive out evil spirits and gave out herbs and plants to relieve pain & illness

• Primitive tribal witch doctors

• Doctor
• Herbalist
• Psychologist