Medicine Through Time GCSE History Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge on the Medicine and Health Topic of GCSE History.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response questions.
For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer.
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Who was the ancient Greek physician often referred to as the "Father of Medicine"?
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What were the four humours?
The four humours were blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The theory was developed by the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates and later expanded by Galen.
Which significant event in the 14th century contributed to the spread of medical knowledge in Europe due to a rise in demand for medical treatments?
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During the Black Death (1347–1351), people believed that disease was caused by miasma or divine punishment.
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What treatments were commonly used during the Black Death?
Treatments included bloodletting, purging, herbal remedies, and religious acts such as prayer, fasting, and processions. Some people also used charms and amulets.
In the 16th century, who was the pioneering anatomist that challenged traditional views and performed public dissections?
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How did William Harvey improve the understanding of blood circulation?
William Harvey demonstrated that blood circulates around the body in a single system and is pumped by the heart. He disproved Galen’s idea that blood was constantly made in the liver.
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Why were medical advancements during the Renaissance slow to impact treatments for ordinary people?
Medical knowledge improved, but treatments remained traditional because most people relied on local healers and did not have access to trained physicians. Public health systems were underdeveloped, and new ideas faced resistance.
What major medical discovery did Edward Jenner make in the late 18th century?
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Which development during the Industrial Revolution significantly improved public health in the 19th century?
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What did Louis Pasteur's germ theory in the 19th century help to prove?
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During the 19th century, what technique did Joseph Lister introduce that greatly reduced infections during surgery?
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Which important medical advancement did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?
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What was the impact of the NHS (National Health Service), established in 1948 in Britain, on public health?
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Explain how the discovery of germs and the development of vaccinations and antiseptics transformed medicine.
The discovery of germs by Louis Pasteur in the 1860s transformed medicine by proving that microorganisms cause disease. This led to the development of vaccines, such as Jenner’s smallpox vaccine and later vaccines for other diseases, preventing illness on a large scale. Antiseptics, introduced by Joseph Lister, reduced infection during surgery and increased survival rates. These breakthroughs shifted medicine from traditional theories to a more scientific approach, saving millions of lives and paving the way for modern medical practices.
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