Unit 3

Question 1

What is the focus of WJEC GCSE History Unit 3?

Answer 1

Changes in health and medicine.

Question 2

True or False: The Industrial Revolution had no impact on public health.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major public health crisis in the 19th century.

Answer 3

Cholera outbreak.

Question 4

What significant law was passed in 1848 to improve public health?

Answer 4

The Public Health Act.

Question 5

Who is known for developing the germ theory of disease?

Answer 5

Louis Pasteur.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major advancement in surgery during the 19th century? A) Anesthesia B) Blood transfusions C) Antibiotics D) X-rays

Answer 6

A) Anesthesia.

Question 7

What was the role of Joseph Lister in medicine?

Answer 7

He introduced antiseptic surgical methods.

Question 8

True or False: The discovery of penicillin was made by Alexander Fleming.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What was the primary cause of the 1918 influenza pandemic?

Answer 9

A viral infection.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ movement aimed to improve sanitary conditions in cities.

Answer 10

Public Health.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which disease was eradicated due to vaccination efforts? A) Polio B) Smallpox C) Tuberculosis D) Measles

Answer 11

B) Smallpox.

Question 12

What is the significance of the Beveridge Report of 1942?

Answer 12

It laid the foundation for the National Health Service (NHS).

Question 13

Who introduced the first vaccine for smallpox?

Answer 13

Edward Jenner.

Question 14

True or False: Antibiotics were widely used before the 20th century.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

What does the term ‘quackery’ refer to in medicine?

Answer 15

Fraudulent health claims or practices.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of removing bacteria from surgical instruments.

Answer 16

Sterilization.

Question 17

What was a major health concern during World War I?

Answer 17

Trench fever and other infectious diseases.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases was a major cause of death in the 19th century? A) Cancer B) Heart disease C) Infectious diseases D) Diabetes

Answer 18

C) Infectious diseases.

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of public health campaigns?

Answer 19

To educate the public about health issues and promote healthy behaviors.

Question 20

True or False: The NHS was established in 1948.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Who is credited with the development of the first effective polio vaccine?

Answer 21

Jonas Salk.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The __________ revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections.

Answer 22

Antibiotic era.

Question 23

What role did Florence Nightingale play in nursing?

Answer 23

She established modern nursing practices and sanitation standards.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a public health measure? A) Vaccination B) Quarantine C) Surgical procedures D) Clean water supply

Answer 24

C) Surgical procedures.

Question 25

What is the significance of the 1979 Smallpox eradication program?

Answer 25

It successfully eliminated smallpox worldwide.

Question 26

True or False: Health care access has improved significantly since the establishment of the NHS.

Answer 26

True.

Question 27

What was the impact of the germ theory on medical practices?

Answer 27

It led to improved hygiene and sanitation in medical settings.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: __________ is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Answer 28

Oncology.

Question 29

Multiple Choice: What was a major consequence of the Black Death in Europe? A) Decrease in population B) Increase in wages C) Strengthening of the feudal system D) Both A and B

Answer 29

D) Both A and B.

Question 30

What is an example of a public health initiative in the 20th century?

Answer 30

The introduction of mass vaccination programs.

Question 31

True or False: The development of X-rays occurred in the 19th century.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What was the primary focus of early hospitals?

Answer 32

Care for the sick and poor, often with little medical intervention.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of how diseases affect populations.

Answer 33

Epidemiology.

Question 34

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a chronic disease? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Measles D) Tuberculosis

Answer 34

B) Diabetes.

Question 35

What did the 1967 Abortion Act achieve?

Answer 35

It legalized abortion under certain conditions in the UK.

Question 36

True or False: Vaccination has been proven to eliminate all diseases.

Answer 36

False.

Question 37

What is the function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Answer 37

To direct and coordinate international health efforts.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which health information is gathered and analyzed.

Answer 38

Surveillance.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: What was a major public health issue in the 20th century? A) Polio B) Smallpox C) Cancer D) All of the above

Answer 39

D) All of the above.

Question 40

What role did the media play in public health campaigns?

Answer 40

It helped disseminate information and raise awareness.

Question 41

True or False: The introduction of antibiotics has had no impact on surgery.

Answer 41

False.

Question 42

What is a major challenge in modern public health?

Answer 42

Antimicrobial resistance.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of maintaining health and preventing disease.

Answer 43

Public health.

Question 44

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a vector-borne disease? A) Influenza B) Malaria C) Tuberculosis D) Measles

Answer 44

B) Malaria.

Question 45

What did the term 'sanitary revolution' refer to?

Answer 45

Improvements in sanitation and public health in the 19th century.

Question 46

True or False: Health care systems are the same in every country.

Answer 46

False.

Question 47

What impact did World War II have on medical advancements?

Answer 47

It accelerated developments in surgery and pharmaceuticals.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the ethical principle of doing no harm in healthcare.

Answer 48

Nonmaleficence.

Question 49

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a preventative health measure? A) Surgery B) Vaccination C) Chemotherapy D) Antibiotics

Answer 49

B) Vaccination.

Question 50

What was the significance of the NHS in the UK?

Answer 50

It provided universal health coverage to all citizens.

Question 51

True or False: The concept of mental health has been acknowledged in modern medicine.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

What is the role of a public health official?

Answer 52

To oversee health policies and programs for communities.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states.

Answer 53

Epidemiology.

Question 54

Multiple Choice: Which health crisis highlighted the importance of global health systems? A) HIV/AIDS B) Ebola C) COVID-19 D) All of the above

Answer 54

D) All of the above.

Question 55

What are the social determinants of health?

Answer 55

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age.

Question 56

True or False: Mental illnesses were widely accepted as legitimate medical conditions in the early 20th century.

Answer 56

False.

Question 57

What is the significance of health education?

Answer 57

It empowers individuals to make informed health choices.

Question 58

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in medical settings.

Answer 58

Infection control.

Question 59

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common method of disease prevention? A) Quarantine B) Vaccination C) Hygiene practices D) All of the above

Answer 59

D) All of the above.

Question 60

What impact did the introduction of the pill have on women's health?

Answer 60

It provided women with more control over reproductive health.

Question 61

True or False: The public perception of health has remained unchanged over the decades.

Answer 61

False.

Question 62

What is the primary goal of health policy?

Answer 62

To improve the health of populations.

Question 63

Fill in the blank: __________ is a form of health care that focuses on the whole person rather than just the disease.

Answer 63

Holistic care.

Question 64

Multiple Choice: What is a common challenge in health care systems? A) Accessibility B) Affordability C) Quality D) All of the above

Answer 64

D) All of the above.

Question 65

What role do vaccines play in public health?

Answer 65

They prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Question 66

True or False: All vaccines are 100% effective.

Answer 66

False.

Question 67

What is the significance of the term 'herd immunity'?

Answer 67

It protects those who cannot be vaccinated by reducing disease spread.

Question 68

Fill in the blank: __________ is a serious global health issue characterized by the lack of access to clean water.

Answer 68

Waterborne diseases.

Question 69

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of disease transmission? A) Airborne B) Direct contact C) Vector-borne D) All of the above

Answer 69

D) All of the above.

Question 70

What are the primary components of a health care system?

Answer 70

Health services, workforce, information systems, and financing.

Question 71

True or False: Health disparities exist between different socioeconomic groups.

Answer 71

True.

Question 72

What is the main focus of preventative care?

Answer 72

To prevent illness and promote health.

Question 73

Fill in the blank: __________ is the ongoing process of evaluating and improving health care services.

Answer 73

Quality improvement.

Question 74

Multiple Choice: What is an example of a lifestyle-related health issue? A) Heart disease B) Influenza C) Tuberculosis D) None of the above

Answer 74

A) Heart disease.