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What was emphasized in the Babylonian civilization's approach to medical practice?
What was emphasized in the Babylonian civilization's approach to medical practice?
- Exclusive reliance on incantations for treatment
- Sophisticated surgical procedures
- Observation of animal behavior and natural phenomena (correct)
- Advanced pharmaceutical knowledge
What was a key component of the Code of Hammurabi regarding medical practice?
What was a key component of the Code of Hammurabi regarding medical practice?
- Exemption of doctors from any legal consequences
- Mandatory use of surgical procedures for all illnesses
- Requirement for sacrificing animals in every treatment
- Patient's right to choose treatment methods (correct)
What was a prominent feature of the medical records of ancient Egypt?
What was a prominent feature of the medical records of ancient Egypt?
- The world's oldest known medical record - Eber's Papyrus (correct)
- Instructions for embalming procedures
- Detailed documentation on surgical techniques
- Information on modern pharmacological drugs
In Mesopotamia, what did the Babylonians learn from hepatoscopy?
In Mesopotamia, what did the Babylonians learn from hepatoscopy?
What was a notable contribution of Imhotep in ancient Egypt's medical history?
What was a notable contribution of Imhotep in ancient Egypt's medical history?
What set apart the Babylonian medical practice as described in the text?
What set apart the Babylonian medical practice as described in the text?
Who is recognized as the 'Father of Sanitation' in the text?
Who is recognized as the 'Father of Sanitation' in the text?
Which ancient civilization practiced the ritual of circumcision of male children on the 8th day?
Which ancient civilization practiced the ritual of circumcision of male children on the 8th day?
Who was established as the physician of the people according to the text?
Who was established as the physician of the people according to the text?
Which ancient civilization believed in reincarnation according to the text?
Which ancient civilization believed in reincarnation according to the text?
Which ancient civilization promoted tea drinking as a precaution against intestinal infections?
Which ancient civilization promoted tea drinking as a precaution against intestinal infections?
Which ancient civilization used opium and its derivatives to relieve pain?
Which ancient civilization used opium and its derivatives to relieve pain?
