Q.1
The Greeks believed that four "humours" existed in the human body, ideally in a state of equilibrium. One of these was "phlegm". What would be a more modern word for this substance?
  • Bile
  • Mucus
  • Saliva
  • Seminal fluid
Q.2
In prehistoric times a form of treatment called trepanning was used. What did this involve?
  • Cutting a wide round hole in the skull, usually at the top
  • Making a small incision in the temple in order to bleed the skull cavity
  • Cutting vertically down the middle of the rib cage in order to observe the workings of the heart and the lungs
  • Cutting off the exterior of the nose to search for "humours"
Q.3
Alexandria, in Egypt, became a centre for medicine which attracted many Greek investigators. What was the main reason for its popularity?
  • It was a cosmopolitan community, and many people there were interested in medical research
  • It was easy to reach by sea from surrounding areas
  • Human dissection was allowed here - Alexandria was one of the few places where this was so
  • The nearby Nile Valley was a useful place to conduct investigations into malaria
Q.4
At Pergamum, Galen found plenty of wounds to attend to. How had these victims sustained their injuries?
  • As soldiers in the Roman legions
  • As mercenaries in foreign armies
  • As members of criminal gangs fighting their rivals
  • As gladiators, in combat either against each other or against wild beasts
Q.5
The Romans were keen to have a clean water supply, and to be able to transport it where it was needed. What structures did they build in order to ensure this?
  • Viaducts
  • Aqueducts
  • Cloaca
  • Caldaria
Q.6
Julius Caesar issued a decree in 46 BC giving doctors a special status. What was this?
  • They were given noble status and made patricians
  • They were made Roman citizens
  • They were assured of a minimum rate of pay, that would give them a high standard of living
  • They were allowed to practise medicine unhindered
Q.7
The Ancient Egyptians were admired for their hygiene. Which of the following practices was not used widely by them?
  • Mosquito nets
  • Frequent changes of clothing
  • Shaving of heads
  • Bathing in asses' milk
Q.8
Where is the evidence to be found for Egyptian medical practice?
  • Inscriptions on stone within burial chambers
  • Writing found on cloth in tombs
  • Information from Ancient Greek sources, based on finds at Alexandria
  • Information brought out of Egypt by traders like the Phoenicians
Q.9
Galen was not allowed to dissect humans in Greece, so what animals did he use for this purpose?
  • Barbary apes
  • Wild boar
  • Sheep
  • Wild goats
Q.10
Followers of the Greek god of healing, Asklepios, frequented temples where his presence could be felt. Which of the following sites did not hold a temple to this god?
  • Epidaurus
  • Pergamum
  • Kos
  • Delphi
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