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What was the primary purpose of the Royal Society?

  • To manage book printing
  • To further scientific understanding through experiments (correct)
  • To establish schools for education
  • To oversee medical practice
  • King Charles II granted a Royal Charter to the Royal Society to help it gain credibility.

    True (A)

    In what year was the printing press invented?

    1440

    The Royal Society published a journal called __________ from 1665.

    <p>Philosophical Transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the printing press impact the distribution of ideas?

    <p>Books could be shared faster across wider areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did the Royal Society play in the scientific community?

    <p>It sponsored scientists and encouraged new theories and ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Royal Society only focused on medical research.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Royal Society = Supported scientific research and collaboration Philosophical Transactions = A journal published by the Royal Society Printing Press = Allowed books and ideas to spread quickly King Charles II = Granted a Royal Charter to the Royal Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary believed cause of the Great Plague?

    <p>Miasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People in 1665 believed more than ever that diseases could spread from person to person.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did local councils take in 1665 in response to the Great Plague?

    <p>They were ordered to take measures to stop the plague from spreading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Great Plague, many people believed that diseases were caused by __________.

    <p>miasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the event to its description during the Great Plague:

    <p>Quarantine = Isolation of infected individuals Herbal remedies = Natural treatments used by many Closure of theatres = Banning of large gatherings Killing pets = Removal of potentially infected animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment method saw greater actions taken during the Great Plague compared to the Black Death?

    <p>Quarantine measures enforced by authorities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Plague had several new treatments that differ significantly from those used during the Black Death.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the common treatments used by people during the Great Plague?

    <p>Herbal remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change in medicine did Vesalius bring about?

    <p>He made the study of anatomy fashionable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dissection was a common practice in both Medieval and Renaissance medicine.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of Vesalius's most famous book published in 1543?

    <p>On the Fabric of the Human Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vesalius studied medicine in _____ and became a professor in Padua.

    <p>Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was William Harvey's influential publication on blood circulation released?

    <p>1628 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a result of Vesalius's work?

    <p>He proved many of Galen's works were incorrect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match Vesalius's contributions to their impact on medicine.

    <p>Improved understanding of the human body = Led to enhanced medical practices Legalization of dissection = Promoted anatomical studies Published detailed illustrations = Inspired further discoveries Questioned Galen's theories = Encouraged critical analysis of medical knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    William Harvey solely relied on textbooks for diagnosis and treatment.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Harvey discover about the flow of blood?

    <p>Blood is pumped around the body by the heart and flows in one direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of Vesalius's teachings on other medical professionals?

    <p>He encouraged them to carry out dissections and make further discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    William Harvey was influenced by new technology such as __________, which helped him understand circulatory functions.

    <p>mechanical water pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vesalius's work was only recognized in Italy.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their definitions:

    <p>Heart = Pumps blood around the body Veins = Carry blood back to the heart Arteries = Carry blood away from the heart Circulation = The movement of blood through the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one impact of Harvey's findings on medical knowledge?

    <p>It questions many of Galen's theories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Harvey's discoveries left no unanswered questions and marked the end of medical experimentation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what capacity did William Harvey serve under James I?

    <p>He was one of James I's doctors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time period did the Black Death occur?

    <p>c1250–c1500 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Germ Theory was developed in the Renaissance period.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were two significant advancements in medicine during the 18th and 19th century?

    <p>Anaesthetics and antiseptics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ was a major epidemic that struck Europe, leading to significant changes in public health.

    <p>Black Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical figures or concepts with their contributions:

    <p>William Harvey = Circulation of blood Edward Jenner = Vaccination for smallpox Robert Koch = Germ Theory Louis Pasteur = Pasteurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief about disease during the Middle Ages?

    <p>Diseases were caused by supernatural forces. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Western Front primarily refers to the medical advancements made during World War II.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of _____ involved methods to prevent infection during surgery.

    <p>antiseptics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of medical advancements between c1700 and c1900?

    <p>Understanding of germs and improvement in hospital care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key development that occurred during the Renaissance?

    <p>Scientific approaches to understanding disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major development in the 19th century significantly reduced surgical infection rates?

    <p>Antiseptics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ether was a completely safe anaesthetic with no side effects.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Joseph Lister?

    <p>A surgeon who developed antiseptic techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the end of the 19th century, hospitals had improved with developments in anaesthetics and __________.

    <p>antiseptics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the anaesthetic to its description:

    <p>Ether = Made patients unconscious, but could cause coughing Alcohol = Used before 1800, minimal effect on pain Laughing gas = Used in dentistry, but did not ease all pain Carbolic acid = Used for antiseptic treatment of wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements describes the impact of Pasteur’s germ theory?

    <p>It resulted in improved hygiene in hospitals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurses played a less significant role in patient care in hospitals by the end of the 19th century.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one problem that made surgery dangerous before the 19th century.

    <p>Blood loss, pain, or infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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