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100

Developed the first bifocal?

Who is Benjamin Franklin

100

Founded the American Red Cross?

Who is Clara Burton.

100

Which time period did the Bubonic Plaque occur?

Middle Ages

100

What event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages?

The fall of the Roman Empire.

100

What century did women began taking an active role in healthcare?

19th century

200

Who invented the smallpox vaccine?

 Who is Edward Jenner

200

Discovered x-rays?

Who is Wilhelm Rontgen.

200

In Primitive Times people believed that illnesses came from what?

Punishment from the gods.

200

What did the Romans develop, by using knowledge obtained by the ancient Greeks, to prevent disease?

Sanitation Systems

200

Which diagnostic tool provided evidence that diseases are caused by microorganisms?

microscope

300

First female physician

Who is Abbess Hildegard?

300

Founder of modern nursing?

Who is Florence Nightingale.

300

In primitive times, what member of society treated illnesses by conducting ceremonies to drive out evil spirits?

witch doctors

300

During primitive times what might a witch doctor give someone to relieve pain or illness?

herbs and plants

300

The acceptance of human body dissection, and a renewed interest in medicine occurred in what time period?

Middle Ages

400

Developed the first stethoscope?

Who is Rene Laennec.

400

Discovered the foundation for modern-day psychology?

Who is Sigmund Freud. 

400

In primitive times,insanity,epilepsy, and headaches were treated by drilling a hole in the skull. The procedure is called?

Trepanation

400

The leading cause of death in the 16th century was?

infection

400

Why was the invention of the printing press important to healthcare?

People could share medical information more easily.

500

First female to become a licensed physician in America?

Who is Elizabeth Blackwell.

500

Anton van Leeuwenhoek's invention is still used today as a what?

diagnostic tool

500

Which physician laid the foundation for other physicians? The Father of Medicine.

Hippocrates

500

Which diagnostic tool was the first invented?

The microscope

500

The ancient Chinese are credited with using what technique still used today by healthcare professionals?

acupuncture