Homework—The Renaissance Period
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1)
What were the approximate dates of the Renaissance period?
2)
What does ‘Renaissance’ mean and why has this period in History been called this?
3)
Name 3 inventions or developments during this period that had an impact on Medicine and explain
why they had this impact.
4)
What were the main achievements of Pare? What factors helped him with his work?
5)
What were the limitations to Pare’s work?
6)
What were the main achievements of Vesalius ?What factors helped him with his work?
7)
What were the limitations of Vesalius’ work?
8)
What were the main achievements of Harvey?
9)
What were the limitations of Harvey’s work
10)
Who were ‘Quacks’ in the Renaissance period?
11)
What was a bezoar stone? What properties was it supposed to have?
12)
Answer the GCSE question that follows:
‘The main reason why there was much progress in medicine during the Renaissance was
the existence of great men like Paré and Vesalius.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
Explain your answer (8 marks)
Hints—the question has given you a memory nudge by suggesting two things you need to discuss. The
best answers will look at these two men and their work and judge how important they were but will
also consider any other factors you think are significant too………...
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