Medical History Introduction

During the primitive time period (4000BC – 3000BC), what were beliefs centered around?

• Science and technology

• Religion and social status

• Medicine and surgery

• Education and law

People in primitive times believed illness was a result of evil spirits in the body.

• True

• False

Witch doctors treated illnesses and performed _______ to drive out evil spirits.

• ceremonies

• medicines

• spells

• dances

During the primitive time period (4000BC – 3000BC), what plant was given to strengthen and slow heart rate?

• Foxglove

• Willow

• Aloe

• Lavender

During the primitive time period (4000BC – 3000BC), what was trepanation used for?

• To treat headaches and epilepsy and release demons

• To cure infections

• To improve vision

• To heal broken bones

Class Discussion Question: Trepanation was believed by medical providers in primitive times to be beneficial because:

• They thought it released evil spirits causing illness.

• It helped improve vision.

• It was used to enhance memory.

• It was believed to cure broken bones.

Trepanation was used to treat which of the following ailments?

• Head injuries and mental disorders

• Digestive problems

• Respiratory infections

• Skin diseases

What were health beliefs in Ancient Egypt related to?

• Religion and social status

• Science and technology

• Economy and politics

• Art and literature

Ancient Egyptians began to use natural treatments for _______.

• disease

• cooking

• writing

• building

Who were considered the physicians in Ancient Egypt?

• Warriors

• Priests

• Farmers

• Merchants