Renaissance Medicine: William Harvey and Blood Circulation
History
GCSE Grade 8
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A reading comprehension worksheet focusing on William Harvey's contributions to medicine during the Renaissance period.
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Renaissance Medicine: William Harvey and Blood Circulation
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William Harvey and the Discovery of Blood Circulation
Source A: Excerpt from Harvey's Own Writings 'I have observed that the blood moves in a circular motion through the body, driven by the heart, and not in a one-way flow as previously believed. This discovery changes our understanding of the human body and how it functions.' Provenance: William Harvey, 'De Motu Cordis' (On the Motion of the Heart), 1628.
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Explain the significance of Harvey's discovery of blood circulation. (4 marks)
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Compare Harvey's ideas about blood circulation with earlier beliefs. (6 marks)
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Outline the methods Harvey used to support his discovery of blood circulation. (4 marks)
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Analyse the impact of Harvey's discovery on later medical research. (6 marks)
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Write a brief summary of Harvey's contribution to medicine. (3 marks)
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