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Mesopotamian Medicine: Healers, Treatments, and Remedies

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What was the primary role of the Ashipu in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Surgeon

  2. Pharmacist

  3. Priest-Healer

  4. Nurse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ashipu was a priest-healer who combined religious rituals and medical practices to treat illnesses and diseases.

Which of the following was NOT a common treatment method in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Herbal remedies

  2. Bloodletting

  3. Surgery

  4. Vaccination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaccination was not a known practice in Mesopotamian medicine.

What was the primary source of medical knowledge in ancient Mesopotamia?

  1. Written medical texts

  2. Oral traditions

  3. Religious beliefs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mesopotamian medical knowledge was derived from a combination of written medical texts, oral traditions, and religious beliefs.

Which Mesopotamian medical text is considered the oldest known medical document in the world?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Babylonian Talmud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Edwin Smith Papyrus, dating back to the 17th century BCE, is the oldest known medical document in the world.

What was the primary focus of Mesopotamian surgery?

  1. Amputations

  2. Wound care

  3. Bone setting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mesopotamian surgery primarily focused on amputations, wound care, and bone setting.

Which Mesopotamian ruler is credited with establishing the first known hospital?

  1. Hammurabi

  2. Ashurbanipal

  3. Nebuchadnezzar II

  4. Sargon II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sargon II, the Assyrian king, is credited with establishing the first known hospital in the ancient world.

What was the primary role of the Baru in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Physician

  2. Astrologer

  3. Herbalist

  4. Surgeon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baru was an astrologer who used celestial observations to diagnose illnesses and predict the course of a disease.

Which Mesopotamian medical text contains a detailed description of the human circulatory system?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Babylonian Talmud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Babylonian Talmud contains a detailed description of the human circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood flow.

What was the primary role of the Gallubu in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Pharmacist

  2. Nurse

  3. Midwife

  4. Herbalist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gallubu was a pharmacist who prepared and dispensed medications and remedies.

Which Mesopotamian medical text contains a collection of recipes for herbal remedies?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Babylonian Talmud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ebers Papyrus contains a collection of recipes for herbal remedies, including instructions for preparing and administering them.

What was the primary role of the Shammu in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Physician

  2. Surgeon

  3. Herbalist

  4. Nurse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shammu was a physician who diagnosed and treated illnesses and diseases.

Which Mesopotamian medical text contains a detailed description of the human skeletal system?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Babylonian Talmud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Edwin Smith Papyrus contains a detailed description of the human skeletal system, including the bones, joints, and their functions.

What was the primary role of the Asu in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Priest-Healer

  2. Pharmacist

  3. Surgeon

  4. Nurse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Asu was a surgeon who performed surgeries and treated wounds.

Which Mesopotamian medical text contains a detailed description of the human digestive system?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Babylonian Talmud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ebers Papyrus contains a detailed description of the human digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, and their functions.

What was the primary role of the Kalû in Mesopotamian medicine?

  1. Priest-Healer

  2. Pharmacist

  3. Surgeon

  4. Nurse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kalû was a nurse who provided care and assistance to patients.

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