PHAR250 - Pharmacy History History Quiz

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What age range was the elderly Neanderthal male found in Shanidar cave believed to be?

  • 30-45 years (correct)
  • 20-30 years
  • 45-50 years
  • 50-60 years

What did the grave deposit of Shanidar 4 contain that provided strong evidence for a Neanderthal burial ritual?

  • Fruits and nuts
  • Heads of flowering plants with medicinal properties (correct)
  • Artifacts made of stone
  • Animal bones

What physical impairments did the elderly Neanderthal male found in Shanidar cave exhibit?

  • Blindness in both eyes
  • Fully paralyzed right side
  • A withered left arm
  • Blindness in one eye and a withered right arm (correct)

What is the main significance of Shanidar 4 in relation to the Shanidar Neanderthals?

<p>Confirmation of a possible shaman among the Neanderthals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inference can be made about the elderly Neanderthal male's ability to survive?

<p>He must have been aided by others to survive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has recent research suggested regarding the pollen found at the Shanidar burial site?

<p>Animals may have brought the pollen to the site (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization first documented the use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes?

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

Which period was significant in establishing pharmacy as an independent science?

<p>First third of the 19th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to significant changes in the practice of pharmacy in the Middle Ages?

<p>The translation of Arabic texts into Latin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the development of pharmaceutical knowledge during the Renaissance?

<p>Alchemists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European country was a pioneer in the establishment of the first pharmacy regulations?

<p>Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization had the most significant influence on the development of pharmacy in the Middle Ages?

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

What is a challenge that anthropologists face in understanding primitive medicine and pharmacy?

<p>Lack of written records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the average life expectancy of a primitive person?

<p>It does not exceed 30 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a material remain that can be used to study the human past?

<p>Tools of primitive structures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Shanidar Cave in the context of prehistoric pharmacy?

<p>It is a famous site for its Neanderthal remains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be studied to gain insights into primitive pharmacy practices?

<p>Ancient plants using plant fossils found in sedimentary rocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era brought about the transition from hunting to animal husbandry in the development of primitive society?

<p>The Era of Patriarchy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the greatest discovery of the Era of Matriarchy in prehistoric pharmacy?

<p>The discovery of fire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical practice was novel in medical practice, resulting from the prolonged and close contact with domestic animals?

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

What was the purpose of the pillars bearing the image of animals constructed by ancient tribes?

<p>To honor the ancestor of the tribe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a belief held by primitive people in the context of prehistoric pharmacy?

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

Which of the following was not a belief held by primitive people in the context of prehistoric pharmacy?

<p>Belief in the interconnectedness of all living things (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of shamans in prehistoric pharmacy?

<p>Healers who prepared magical potions of cure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method used by primitive people to identify the healing properties of natural substances?

<p>Trial and error (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept was invented by primitive people in the context of prehistoric pharmacy?

<p>Influencing bodily functions via an outside force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a healing plant discovered by shepherds during the Era of Patriarchy?

<p>Saffron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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