5 Questions
Who wrote the Materia Medica documenting over 600 medicinal plants encountered while traveling with the Roman military?
Dioscorides
What was the content of the 'Ebers papyrus'?
700 drugs in 900 formulas
Who was known as the 'Prince of Physicians' and was an Islamic authority on poisons and antidotes?
Ibn Sina
What substance was Socrates sentenced to drink, leading to his death?
Hemlock
Who was a famous victim of state poisoning and was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens?
Socrates
Study Notes
Ancient Medicine and Notable Figures
- The Materia Medica, a documentation of over 600 medicinal plants, was written by Dioscorides, who traveled with the Roman military.
- The 'Ebers papyrus' contained the oldest and most extensive Egyptian medical text, detailing diagnosis, treatment, and anatomical observations.
- Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was an Islamic authority on poisons and antidotes, earning him the title 'Prince of Physicians'.
- Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock, a poisonous substance, for corrupting the youth of Athens.
- Socrates, a famous philosopher, was a victim of state poisoning, ultimately leading to his death.
Test your knowledge of forensic chemistry and toxicology in this quiz, covering controlled substances, drug analysis, trace fire debris, and explosives. Delve into the history of pharmaceuticals with a focus on the "Ebers Papyrus," an ancient Egyptian scroll containing medicinal formulas and incantations.
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