Question 1

The history of health education as an emerging profession is just over ________ years old.

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Health education as a formal profession began to emerge in the early 20th century, making it just over 100 years old.

Question 2

It is assumed that the earliest humans initially learned to distinguish between things that were healthful and those that were harmful by

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Early humans likely learned to distinguish between healthful and harmful things through trial and error, as they would have experimented with different foods and substances to see which were beneficial or harmful.

Question 3

Excavated sites, dating back 4000 years, indicate that bathrooms and drains were common in

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The Indus Valley Civilization in India, dating back around 4000 years, had advanced urban planning with bathrooms and drainage systems.

Question 4

The ________ is the oldest written document related to health care dating from around 1600 BC.

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The Smith Papyri is one of the oldest known medical documents, dating back to around 1600 BC, and it contains information related to surgery and trauma.

Question 5

The ________ is the earliest written record concerning public health.

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The Code of Hammurabi, dating back to around 1754 BC, is one of the earliest written records that includes laws related to public health and medical practices.

Question 6

Which book of the Bible is considered to be the world's first written hygienic code?

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Leviticus is considered to be the world's first written hygienic code, containing laws and guidelines on cleanliness, diet, and disease prevention.

Question 7

The Egyptians were considered to be

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Question 8

The first people to put as much emphasis on prevention of disease as on the treatment of disease conditions were the

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Question 9

By the beginning of the 8th century BC, Greek mythology had endowed ________ as the god of medicine.

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Asclepius was regarded as the god of medicine in Greek mythology by the beginning of the 8th century BC.

Question 10

The Greek physician credited as being the first epidemiologist and the father of modern medicine was

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Hippocrates is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine" and is credited with being one of the first to systematically study and document diseases, laying the groundwork for epidemiology.

Question 11

The staff and serpent symbol, which also marked early Greek temples of healing, is known as

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The staff and serpent symbol is known as the Caduceus, traditionally associated with Hermes and often used as a symbol of medicine and healing.

Question 12

Which period resulted in the production of realistic anatomical drawings?

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The Renaissance period was marked by a renewed interest in science and the human body, leading to more accurate and realistic anatomical drawings by artists like Leonardo da Vinci.

Question 13

Which contribution to the history of medicine is not attributed to Hippocrates?

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The Code of Hammurabi is not attributed to Hippocrates. It is a Babylonian law code from the 18th century BC.

Question 14

The early society most famous for building sewage systems, water supply systems, baths, and other health facilities was the

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The Romans are renowned for their advanced engineering and infrastructure, including the construction of aqueducts, sewage systems, and public baths, which significantly contributed to public health and sanitation.

Question 15

During what era were criminals dissected alive to improve medical knowledge?

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Question 16

Which of the following groups built the most extensive aqueduct system to bring fresh water to its subjects?

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The Romans built the most extensive aqueduct system, which was crucial for supplying water to cities and supporting their advanced urban infrastructure.

Question 17

Entire libraries were burned and knowledge about the human body was seen as sinful during the

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During the Middle Ages, there was a period where scientific knowledge, including that of the human body, was often suppressed or viewed as sinful, and some libraries were destroyed, leading to a loss of knowledge.

Question 18

Which great epidemic during the Middle Ages resulted in the most discrimination and isolation of its victims?

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Leprosy was associated with significant social stigma and discrimination during the Middle Ages, leading to the isolation of its victims in leper colonies.

Question 19

During the Middle Ages, which of the following was considered one potential cause of the bubonic plague?

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During the Middle Ages, people believed that the bubonic plague could be caused by miasma, which included unnatural hot and humid winds carrying disease.

Question 20

"Water casting" was a

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Water casting, also known as uroscopy, was a historical medical practice where physicians would diagnose a patient's condition by examining the color, clarity, and sometimes taste of the urine.

Quiz 2: The History of Health and Health Education/Promotion