What did ancient civilizations know about disease?
A) even though they couldn't see microbes the Greeks and Romans knew that they caused disease and could be transmitted.
B) the ancient Mosaic laws in the bible forbid the burial of waste and banned the separation of lepers and other diseased individuals
C) all ancient civilizations thought that disease struck people that were morally corrupt
D) infectious diseases did not have much impact on the survival of people in ancient civilizations.

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Although they didn't know about microbes, the Greeks and Romans correctly inferred that they were responsible for disease and could be spread from person to person.

What Did Ancient Civilizations Know About Disease