Medieval Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Who had the most influence over the people in medieval times?
A
The church
2
Q
Why did people not challenge the church and their medicine theory’s?
A
Because it was god’s plan so if you challenged the church you were challenging god and people didn’t want to go to hell.
3
Q
Who was thrown in jail for questioning the church?
A
Roger Bacon
4
Q
What were the 4 main cures for illness in the medieval times?
A
- herbs and remedies
- bleeding (balancing the humours)
- praying
- opposites
5
Q
Name the 4 reasons why medicine didn’t change in the medieval times?
A
- education
- church
- government
- beliefs and attitudes
6
Q
Who had the most influence on people in the medieval time?
A
The church
7
Q
Name the 4 humours and what they are associated with?
A
Yellow bile - hot and dry - summer
Blood - wet and hot - spring
Phlegm - wet and cold - winter
Black bile - cold and dry - earth
8
Q
What were the theories of why/what caused disease?
A
- god punishing you for your sins
- astrology
- miasma
- demons
- 4 humours being unbalanced
