Disabilities in Early Modern Empires

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Objective

I can analyze the diverse experiences of people with disabilities within early modern empires from 1450 to 1750.

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Warm-up video

Grunge · 4:11

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    King Charles II of Spain's autopsy revealed he had a very small heart, corroded lungs, and intestines that were putrefactive and gangrenous.

  2. 2

    Scientists at the University of Santiago de Campostella in Spain revealed that many of Charles II's medical issues were caused by inbreeding due to the Habsburg's tendency to marry within the family.

  3. 3

    Emerging data reveals Charles II likely had Kleinfelter syndrome, a rare chromosomal condition in males that affects testicle development and can cause infertility.

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Practice

12 questions

1

What was the primary reason for the Habsburg family's extensive inbreeding?

2

Describe two physical characteristics common among members of the Habsburg family, as mentioned in the video.

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Exit ticket

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Describe how modern scientists used the autopsy of King Charles II of Spain to understand his physical challenges and the potential causes, including genetic factors and possible conditions like Klinefelter syndrome or hydrocephalus.

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