Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 BCE that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique, in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. This process is called ________.
A) trephining
B) drilling
C) humoring
D) exorcism

Question

Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 BCE that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique, in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. This process is called ________.
A) trephining 
B) drilling
C) humoring
D) exorcism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The surgical technique described in the question is trephining, which involves cutting holes in the skull of a living individual. Trephining was often performed in ancient times as a way to release evil spirits or demons from the possessed victim. The other options (drilling, humoring, and exorcism) are not accurate descriptions of this specific surgical technique.

Archaeologists Have Found Skulls from as Long Ago as 3000