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Ancient and Medieval Medicine flashcards

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This GoConqr page gathers user-made flashcards on Ancient and Medieval Medicine, from Egyptian medicine and Roman public health to medieval treatments. School students can practise recalling ideas and treatments, while teachers can find material for revision. There are over 90 flashcards here, mainly at secondary level. Pick a deck to get started.

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Ancient and Medieval Medicine flashcards

These decks offer questions and prompts on medical ideas, treatments and the people who cared for the sick. They cover Egyptian medicine, Roman public health, Hippocrates and medieval beliefs, as well as the Black Death and surgery in the Middle Ages.

For a broad starting point, try Medicine Stands Still. Its questions cover medieval beliefs, the four humours and how sick people were treated. For an earlier topic, Egyptian medicine key questions asks about causes of illness, medical care and treatment.

Using the decks to revise

Work through a few cards at a time and try to answer before checking. Return to the prompts you find difficult, then use a more focused deck to practise a particular topic. If you want to see ideas laid out together or test yourself in another way, switch to a mind map or quiz on the unit page. Choose a deck that fits your next revision session.

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Which flashcard deck is a good place to start?

Medicine Stands Still is a broad starting point for medieval medicine. Its prompts ask about key beliefs, Hippocrates, the four humours and treatment. If you are focusing on a particular topic instead, the page also lists decks on medieval surgery, public health and the Black Death.

Do these flashcards cover ancient as well as medieval medicine?

Yes. Egyptian medicine key questions asks about illness, care and treatment, while the Roman civilisation and public health deck includes questions about doctors and hospitals. Medieval decks cover topics such as explanations for disease, treatments and people who cared for the sick.

Are the flashcards free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

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