Medieval approaches to treating and preventing disease

12 questions

1. Write the missing word. Things that cannot be explained by our knowledge of science or nature are described as ...
2. Which medical idea suggested movements of the stars and planets could cause disease?
3. What was the main religion in medieval Europe?
4. What did people believe could cause miasma?
5. Which medical beliefs did medieval Christians draw from the Story of Job?
6. What humour was believed to be in excess if an ill person was sweaty and had a high temperature?
7. Write the missing word. ___ involves an act that shows you are sorry for something that you have done.
8. Match each of the terms with their correct description.
9. Which idea influenced the use of leeches as a medical treatment?
10. What was claimed to have cured Petronella of Polesworth of her epilepsy?
11. What were the sweet smelling aromatic balls used to protect people from miasma called?
12. Which statement is most accurate?

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