Analyzing Connections in The Plague
Learning Objective
I can analyze how a text makes connections among individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
Key Concepts
The plague doctor's iconic outfit, featuring a beaked mask, was most commonly used during the 17th and early 18th centuries in parts of Italy and France.
The beak of the plague doctor's mask was filled with a combination of herbs and compounds like cinnamon and pepper, intended to ward off poisoned air known as miasma.
Plague doctors practiced now-outdated medical procedures such as bloodletting, cupping, and cautery in attempts to treat plague symptoms.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. The video connects the plague doctor's outfit to what modern-day protective gear?
2. How does the video connect the beliefs about miasma to the practices of plague doctors?
3. Which of the following statements BEST describes a connection the video makes between historical and modern approaches to combating disease?
Educational Video
Why plague doctors wore beaked masks
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