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Renaissance Medicine: The Impact of Harvey

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A cause and consequence worksheet exploring William Harvey's contributions to medicine during the Renaissance period.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Renaissance Medicine
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Harvey
#Explain the significance of William Harvey's discoveries
#Compare medical beliefs before and after Harvey
#Analyse the impact of Harvey's work on medicine

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Renaissance Medicine: The Impact of Harvey

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Harvey and Renaissance Medicine

Source A: A historian's view

'William Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood marked a turning point in medical history, challenging centuries of accepted beliefs.' Provenance: Historian's analysis from a modern textbook, 2000.

1.
Explain why William Harvey's discovery was important for medicine. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare medical ideas about blood before and after Harvey's discovery. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Cause and Consequence of Harvey’s Discoveries

Source B: A medical textbook from 1600s

'The belief that blood is constantly being created and destroyed remains dominant, despite Harvey's findings.' Provenance: 17th-century medical textbook.

1.
Outline the causes that led Harvey to discover the circulation of blood. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the consequences of Harvey’s discovery for medicine in the following century. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Evaluating Harvey’s Impact

Source C: A modern historian

'Harvey's work did not immediately change medical practice, but it paved the way for future discoveries and a scientific approach.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis.

1.
Compare the immediate impact of Harvey’s discoveries with their long-term effects. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Harvey’s discovery contributed to the Scientific Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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