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19th century approaches to treatment and prevention

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “19th century approaches to treatment and prevention”, from the unit “Thematic studies” (Year 10 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Who first developed Germ Theory?
  2. Which theory argued that microbes were the result of decay and disease?
  3. In which year was Germ Theory first published?
  4. Which famous British doctor opposed Germ Theory?
  5. Write the missing word. Officials in British India blamed a cholera outbreak during the 1880s on ___.
  6. Robert Koch identified microbes which were responsible for causing which diseases?
  7. What term refers to actions and systems intended to prevent disease and maintain good health within communities?
  8. What was Daffy's Elixir?
  9. Write the missing word. Leeches were often used for ___ in the 19th century.
  10. What led to the end of cholera outbreaks in cities like London and Glasgow?
  11. Joseph Lister applied Germ Theory to his surgical work to try and prevent what?
  12. Which statement is most accurate?

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