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Ancient Roman & Egyptian Medicine

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Grace is researching the history of medicine for her school project. She wants to know which two ancient civilizations had the greatest influence on Roman medicine. Which should she choose?

a)

Greek and Egyptian

b)

Chinese and Indian

c)

Persian and Babylonian

d)

Mayan and Aztec

2.

During a history class discussion about the origins of medical practices, Olivia mentions a famous Greek physician who influenced Roman medicine by emphasizing natural causes and treatments for diseases. Who is Olivia referring to?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Socrates

c)

Aristotle

d)

Plato

3.

Hannah is preparing a presentation about the achievements of ancient civilizations. She wants to highlight some fields in which the ancient Romans made significant contributions. Which areas should she focus on?

a)

Medicine, engineering, and law

b)

Only philosophy and art

c)

Only agriculture and music

d)

Only astronomy and poetry

4.

Nora is studying ancient medical practices and learns about a surgical procedure where doctors would drill holes into the skull to relieve pressure or treat neurological conditions. What is this procedure called?

a)

Trepanation

b)

Appendectomy

c)

Cesarean section

d)

Amputation

5.

James is visiting an ancient Roman city and is amazed by the sophisticated systems of aqueducts, sewers, and public baths. What Roman value is reflected in these innovations?

a)

Individualism

b)

Public health and hygiene

c)

Military strength

d)

Artistic expression

6.

In ancient Rome, Grace is part of a social group that often had to rely on superstitious practices or less effective remedies because they had limited access to healthcare. Which group does Grace belong to?

a)

Wealthy citizens

b)

The poor, women and the enslaved

c)

Senators

d)

Soldiers

7.

Mia is studying the history of medicine and comes across a concept introduced by Galen that influenced European medicine for centuries. What concept did she learn about?

a)

The four humors

b)

Germ theory

c)

Vaccination

d)

Herbal remedies

8.

During a medical history class, Aria is asked to identify the author of the encyclopedic work "De Medicina." Who should she choose?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Galen

c)

Celsus

d)

Soranus

9.

Priya is studying ancient medical practices and learns that Roman physicians adopted a diagnostic tool from Greek practices to identify specific ailments. Which tool did they use?

a)

Pulse examination

b)

X-ray imaging

c)

Blood transfusion

d)

MRI scanning

10.

Jackson is researching how doctors in ancient Rome treated their patients. He notices that some treatments involved careful observation, others included religious rituals, and the type of care often depended on the patient’s social status. How do Roman medical practices reflect the mix of empirical knowledge, religious beliefs, and social status in ancient Rome? (DoK Level 3: Strategic Thinking)

a)

They were based solely on scientific experiments.

b)

They combined observation, religious rituals, and varied by social class.

c)

They ignored religious beliefs entirely.

d)

They were only available to the wealthy.

11.

Why were Roman Medical Text accessible to only a limited audience?

Choose 2 answers!

a)

Books were expensive

b)

Books were banned at that time

c)

Had to be literate (able to read)

d)

The Roman people didn't trust the validity (truth) of medical books

12.

Abigail is researching ancient medical practices for her history project. She wants to read original Roman medical texts. In which two languages should Abigail focus her search? (Choose 2 answers)

a)

English

b)

Latin

c)

Egyptian

d)

Greek

13.

Anika is researching ancient medical practices and wants to learn about childbirth in Roman times. She discovers a physician who specialized in obstetrics and provided valuable insight into Roman childbirth. Who is this physician?

a)

Soranus of Ephesus

b)

Celsius

c)

Hippocrates

d)

Galen

14.

Aria is studying ancient medicine and comes across Galen's theory of the 4 humors. She wants to remember what they are for her exam. Which of the following lists should she memorize?

a)

Blood

Brown Bile

Yellow Bile

Phlegm

b)

Blood

Black Bile

Yellow Bile

Phosphorus

c)

Urine

Black Bile

Green Bile

Phlegm

d)

Blood

Black Bile

Yellow Bile

Phlegm

15.

Nora is reading about ancient medical practices and comes across a technique used to relieve pain and congestion. She learns that this method, called acupuncture, was developed by which group of people?

a)

Romans

b)

Greeks

c)

Egyptians

d)

Chinese

16.

Sophia is researching ancient civilizations for her history project. She wants to know which group advanced their knowledge of human anatomy by dissection and embalming. Which group should she focus on?

a)

Greek

b)

Chinese

c)

Egyptian 

d)

Roman

17.

Anika is researching how ancient civilizations shared important information. She discovers that the Egyptians had a unique way of recording and passing on their medical knowledge. How did the Egyptians share their medical knowledge?

a)

Through papyrus records

b)

Through oral tradition

c)

Through hieroglyphic inscriptions

d)

Through medical conferences

18.

Abigail is researching famous historical figures who contributed to multiple fields. She comes across an ancient Egyptian physician who was also an architect, priest, and advisor to Pharaoh Djoser. Who is this multi-talented individual?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Imhotep

c)

Galen

d)

Sneferu

19.

Charlotte is studying ancient medical texts for her history project. She comes across a famous Egyptian papyrus that details various medical cases, injuries, and treatments, dating back to 1600 BCE. Which papyrus is Charlotte reading?

a)

The Sun Papyrus

b)

The Pharaoh Papyrus

c)

Eversand Papyrus

d)

Edward Smith Papyrus

20.

Anika wants to become a doctor in ancient Egypt. What would she typically need to achieve this goal?

a)

Having family members in similar professions

b)

Being born into royalty

c)

Marrying a doctor

d)

Completing military service

21.

Abigail is interested in becoming a doctor. What is the first step she should take?

a)

Attending medical school

b)

Completing an apprenticeship

c)

Becoming a scribe

d)

Becoming a priestess

22.

Luna is researching the history of medical education for women. She discovers that the first medical school for females was established in one of the following cities. Where was it located?

a)

Alexandria

b)

Euphrates

c)

Thebes

d)

Cairo

23.

Liam is researching the history of women in medicine. He discovers that some Greek women traveled to Egypt to study medicine. Which statements are true about their experiences?

(Choose 2)

a)

They were paid more than the Egyptian doctors

b)

They were not allowed to study medicine in Greece

c)

They had to come from royalty to be able to study medicine

d)

They had to disguise themselves as men in order to practice back home

24.

Zoe is researching the history of medicine for her school project. She wants to know who was considered Egypt's first female doctor. Who should she include in her report?

a)

Nephrites

b)

Cleopatra

c)

Merit Ptah

d)

Mary Sais

25.

Harper is researching ancient Egyptian medical knowledge for a history project. She discovers that many of the original medical texts and papyruses are no longer available. What happened to many of these ancient Egyptian medical texts and papyruses?

a)

They were stolen by invaders

b)

They were buried in tombs

c)

Many were being transported to museums by the Titanic when it sank

d)

They were destroyed when Alexandria's library burned