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Medieval Medicine: Supernatural Causes

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the belief in supernatural causes of illness during the medieval period and examines its impact on medicine and society.

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#History
#History
#Medieval Medicine
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Supernatural Causes
#Explain why people in medieval times believed in supernatural causes of illness.
#Compare medieval beliefs with modern understandings of disease.
#Analyse the consequences of supernatural beliefs on medical practices during the medieval period.
#Outline how these beliefs affected society's approach to health and medicine.

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Medieval Medicine: Supernatural Causes

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Introduction to Supernatural Causes in Medieval Medicine

In medieval times, many people believed that illnesses were caused by supernatural forces such as evil spirits, demons, or God's punishment. This belief influenced how they sought treatment, often turning to priests, astrology, or charms rather than doctors trained in natural medicine.

Source A: Excerpt from a medieval medical manual

'When a person falls ill, it is often the work of evil spirits or curses. To heal, one must seek the help of priests and perform rituals to cast out the spirits.' Provenance: Medieval medical manual, 14th century.

1.
Explain why people in medieval times believed that illnesses had supernatural causes. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare medieval beliefs about the causes of illness with modern scientific explanations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the impact of supernatural beliefs on medical practices during the medieval period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Compare the effectiveness of medieval supernatural treatments with modern medicine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the belief in supernatural causes affected society's approach to health during the medieval period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write an outline of how beliefs in supernatural causes influenced the development of medicine in medieval times. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the church influenced beliefs about illness and healing in medieval society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Assess the long-term consequences of supernatural beliefs on the development of medicine. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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