Back to quiz

6. What is the Medieval surgical procedure 'Cauterisation'?

  • Burning a wound to stop the flow of blood using heated iron.
  • Drilling a hole into the skull to 'let the demon out' e.g for epilespy
  • Cutting off a painful or damaged part of the body.
  • The surgical removal of some of a patient's blood.

7. How was the hygiene in Medieval towns?

  • Poor.
  • Good.
  • Very good.
  • Moderate.

8. What was one of the real causes of The Black Death?

  • Wells poisoned by the Jews.
  • The position of the stars and planets.
  • Fleas feeding on rats blood, then moving on to humans.
  • Punishment from God.