Industrial Revolution and Medical Advancements Quiz

What was a significant social change during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in rural living

• Growing gap between rich and poor

• Decline in technological advancements

By 1901, how much had the population of Great Britain increased since 1750?

• Remained the same

• Quadrupled

• Tripled

• Doubled

What was a common method used before anesthetics to dull pain during surgeries?

• Cocaine

• Alcohol

• Ether

• Chloroform

Who discovered that chloroform could be used as an effective anesthetic?

• James Simpson

• Joseph Lister

• Edward Jenner

• Florence Nightingale

What was the main cause of post-surgery deaths before the introduction of antiseptics?

• Anesthesia overdose

• Sepsis

• Heart failure

• Blood loss

Which pioneer is known for significantly reducing infection rates in hospitals?

• Louis Pasteur

• Florence Nightingale

• Edward Jenner

• Alexander Gordon

What was the primary method used to eradicate smallpox in Britain?

• Surgery

• Vaccination

• Quarantine

• Antibiotics

Who is credited with developing the germ theory of disease?

• Joseph Lister

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Koch

• Edward Jenner

What did the 1875 Public Health Act require local councils to provide?

• Clean water and sanitation

• Public transportation

• Free healthcare

• Education for all

What was a major public health issue in London in 1858?

• The Great Plague

• The Great Flood

• The Great Stink

• The Great Fire