10 Questions
What contributed to the spread of disease in medieval towns?
Lack of running water and proper sanitation facilities
Which disease caused open sores and led to the isolation of those affected?
Leprosy
What was the most feared disease during the medieval times?
Bubonic plague
Which group was sometimes unjustly accused of poisoning wells after an outbreak of illness?
Jews
What was the common practice for bathing during the medieval times?
Bathing once a week, if that
How did people in medieval towns dispose of their garbage?
They tossed it into nearby streams and canals or onto the streets
How were most people treated for sickness during medieval times?
At home by family members or sometimes a doctor
What did medieval doctors believe in regarding medical treatment?
A combination of prayer and medical treatment involving herbs
What was the basis for using herbs as medicine during medieval times?
Traditional folk wisdom and knowledge from ancient civilizations
Which of the following was a common treatment used by medieval doctors?
Consulting the positions of planets and using magic charms
Test your knowledge on the unhealthy living conditions in medieval towns that led to the spread of disease. Explore topics such as lack of running water, outdoor privies, garbage disposal, overcrowding, and disease-carrying pests like rats and fleas.
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