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In medieval England, what was believed to be the cause of illness and disease?
In medieval England, what was believed to be the cause of illness and disease?
What had a great influence over people’s lives in medieval England?
What had a great influence over people’s lives in medieval England?
What was not used to understand medical conditions in medieval England?
What was not used to understand medical conditions in medieval England?
Who was believed to control everything that happened in the world, including disease and illness?
Who was believed to control everything that happened in the world, including disease and illness?
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Why was illness and disease thought to be a test of a person’s faith in medieval England?
Why was illness and disease thought to be a test of a person’s faith in medieval England?
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Study Notes
Beliefs about Illness and Disease in Medieval England
- In medieval England, illness and disease were believed to be caused by evil spirits, bad air, and an imbalance of bodily "humors" (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
Influence on People's Lives
- The Church had a great influence over people's lives in medieval England.
Limited Understanding of Medical Conditions
- Scientific methods were not used to understand medical conditions in medieval England.
Concept of God's Control
- God was believed to control everything that happened in the world, including disease and illness.
Illness as a Test of Faith
- Illness and disease were thought to be a test of a person's faith, with the belief that God was punishing or testing the person.
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Test your knowledge of medieval medical beliefs and practices in England with this quiz. Explore the influence of religion and superstition on understanding and treating illnesses during this period.
