Medieval Medicine and the Four Humours
History
GCSE Thematic Studies
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~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the concept of the Four Humours in medieval medicine through a timeline and chronology activity, helping students understand the development and influence of humoral theory during the medieval period.
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Medieval Medicine and the Four Humours
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Timeline of the Four Humours in Medieval Medicine
Source A: Medieval Medical Text 'The balance of the Four Humours—blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile—is essential for good health...'. Provenance: A medical manual from the 14th century outlining humoral theory.
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Outline the basic idea of the Four Humours as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare medieval beliefs about the Four Humours with modern scientific understanding. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Explain how the concept of the Four Humours influenced medical treatment in medieval times. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Write a brief timeline highlighting key developments in the understanding of the Four Humours from the 14th century to the Renaissance. (6 marks)
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Compare the approach to medicine in medieval times with that of the Romans. (4 marks)
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