Primitive times -Dark Ages Flashcard

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What is a witch doctor?

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A member of primitive society who treated illnesses by conducting ceremonies to drive out evil spirits.

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What is trepanation?

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A medical procedure in which a hole is drilled into the skull, historically used to treat conditions like insanity and epilepsy.

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What is embalming?

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The process of preserving a body after death, which was first developed by the Egyptians.

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What is triage?

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A method of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition, not first developed by the Egyptians.

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What are herbal remedies?

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Natural treatments using plants, which were not first developed by the Egyptians.

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During which period did the bubonic plague occur?

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The Middle Ages.

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What is acupuncture?

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A technique used in Ancient Chinese medicine involving the insertion of needles into the body to relieve pain and treat various conditions.

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What is bloodletting?

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An ancient medical practice of withdrawing blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness.

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What is the significance of the Dark Ages in medical history?

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A period marked by a decline in medical knowledge and practices following the fall of the Roman Empire.

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What were the common beliefs about illness in primitive times?

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Illness was often attributed to evil spirits or supernatural forces.