Important People
4000 BC - 200 BC
753 BC - AD 1650
16th-20th Century
Other
100
He is the father of medicine and believed illnesses weren't caused by evil spirits.
Who is Hippocrates?
100
During this time period, tribal witch doctors performed ceremonies to heal by using herbs and plants.
What are the Primitive Times?
100
This group of people established the first hospitals, taking care of soldiers in their homes.
Who are the Ancient Romans?
100
This invention led to doctor's being able to see disease-causing organisms for the first time.
What is the microscope?
100
The Romans developed this to prevent diseases.
What are sanitation systems?
200
Developed a vaccination for smallpox in 1796, a discovery that led to preventive medicine in public health.
Who is Edward Jenner?
200
This group of people were the first to observe the human body and believed that disease was a result of natural causes.
Who are the Ancient Greeks?
200
During this time frame, the Bubonic Plague hit and took its run through Europe and Asia.
What is the Middle Ages?
200
During this time period, the first vaccination for small pox was given.
What is the 18th Century?
200
These three professions likely provide home health care.
What is a nurse, a dietician, and a physical therapist?
300
1st female physician in the United States
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell?
300
This group of people performed acupuncture.
Who are the Ancient Chinese?
300
During this time period, people dissected bodies, so as to have a better understanding of them.
What is the Renaissance?
300
In this century, antibodies and insulin were developed.
What is the 20th Century?
300
This was the leading cause of death in the 16th Century.
What is infection?
400
Invented the microscopic lens that allowed visualization of organisms; discovered that bacteria causes decay by scraping teeth.
Who is Anton van Leeuwenhoek?
400
This group of people used leeches to rid themselves of "bad blood."
Who are the Ancient Egyptians?
400
Monks treated patients with prayer during this time period.
What is the Dark Ages?
400
During this time period, x-rays were discovered.
What is the 18th Century?
400
This is how a person who believes in holistic health care would treat a cold.
What is chicken soup and rest?
500
His studies were the basis for psychology and psychiatry.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
500
This group of people used therapies such as massages, art, and herbs to heal others of sicknesses and diseases.
Who are the Ancient Greeks?
500
Medicine was prohibited during this period of time.
What is the Dark Ages?
500
This medical equipment was developed in the 20th Century.
What is the kidney dialysis machine?
500
This medical discovery is most recent.
What is the first test tube baby?
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