Chapter 1

Question 1

What time period does the GCSE History People’s Health 1250-1500 cover?

Answer 1

The period from 1250 to 1500.

Question 2

True or False: The Black Death occurred during the period covered by People’s Health 1250-1500.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What was the primary cause of the Black Death?

Answer 3

Bubonic plague, spread by fleas on rats.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The majority of people in England during 1250-1500 lived in ______.

Answer 4

rural areas

Question 5

What was a common source of drinking water in medieval towns?

Answer 5

Rivers, wells, and public fountains.

Question 6

Name one reason why sanitation was poor in medieval towns.

Answer 6

Lack of proper sewage systems.

Question 7

What was the role of the Church in public health during this period?

Answer 7

The Church provided care for the sick and promoted cleanliness.

Question 8

True or False: Medieval doctors had a good understanding of human anatomy.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What was one common treatment for illnesses in medieval times? A) Surgery B) Herbal remedies C) Vaccination

Answer 9

B) Herbal remedies

Question 10

What was the most significant impact of the Black Death on the population?

Answer 10

A significant decrease in population due to death.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: During the 14th century, the population of England fell by about _____%.

Answer 11

30-50%

Question 12

What was one effect of the Black Death on the economy?

Answer 12

Increased wages for laborers due to labor shortages.

Question 13

Name one factor that contributed to poor health in medieval cities.

Answer 13

Overcrowding.

Question 14

What did medieval people believe caused diseases?

Answer 14

Imbalances of the four humors or divine punishment.

Question 15

True or False: Bathing was a common practice for hygiene in medieval society.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Multiple Choice: What was a common food source in medieval England? A) Potatoes B) Bread C) Rice

Answer 16

B) Bread

Question 17

What was the significance of the Statute of Cambridge 1388?

Answer 17

It required the cleaning of streets and regulation of waste disposal.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The system of ______ was used to manage waste in towns.

Answer 18

cesspools

Question 19

What was one way that towns attempted to improve public health?

Answer 19

Establishing regulations for butchers and waste disposal.

Question 20

True or False: The understanding of germs and bacteria existed in the medieval period.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What was a common belief about the air in relation to health?

Answer 21

That bad air (miasma) caused disease.

Question 22

Name one type of public health official in medieval towns.

Answer 22

A mayor or health officer.

Question 23

What role did guilds play in public health?

Answer 23

They enforced standards for trades and crafts.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ______ system was used for the treatment of wounds and injuries.

Answer 24

surgery

Question 25

True or False: Women were often involved in herbal medicine.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What was the impact of the Black Death on social structures?

Answer 26

It weakened the feudal system and led to more social mobility.

Question 27

What was a common symptom of the Black Death?

Answer 27

Buboes (painful swellings) and fever.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which group was most affected by the Black Death? A) Nobles B) Peasants C) Clergy

Answer 28

B) Peasants

Question 29

What was one preventative measure taken against the Black Death?

Answer 29

Quarantine of the sick and travel restrictions.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The ______ was a significant health crisis during the period.

Answer 30

Black Death

Question 31

What was the role of hospitals in medieval society?

Answer 31

To care for the sick, often run by the Church.

Question 32

True or false. people understood medicine between 1250-1500s?