a physical feeling or problem that shows that you have a particular illness

Renaissance ideas about disease and illness

History

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.

Thematic Studies

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

A physical feeling or problem that shows that you have a particular illness is known as a ...

What were the approximate dates of the Renaissance period?

What new technology was invented in 1590?

Plague orders produced by the Royal College of Physicians began by suggesting {{}} was responsible for causing disease.

Sydenham's ideas challenged ancient authorities

Sydenham's ideas were harmful for patients

Why did many physicians reject the ideas of Thomas Sydenham?

There was still no knowledge of germs in the Renaissance period.

Germs were first discovered in the Renaissance period.

Germs role in causing disease was discovered in the Renaissance period.

explanations of what is wrong with someone who is ill

methods used to help those who are already ill

Match each of the terms to their correct definitions.

What was the name of the plague outbreak which reached England in 1348?

Which medical belief suggested that illness was caused by substances in the body becoming out of balance?

Many Christians believed that disease was sent by God as a punishment for ...

What was miasma often associated with in the medieval period?

What was the main focus of physicians' training in the medieval period?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz