This revision guide covers the “Medicine Stands Still” section of the AQA GCSE History: Health and the People course, focusing on medical knowledge and practice from Ancient Greece through to the Middle Ages, stopping just before the Renaissance.

The guide includes:

• Ancient Greek ideas such as the Four Humours

• Medieval beliefs about God, religion, and disease

• The role of Galen and why his ideas dominated for centuries

• Medieval treatments, prevention, and public health

• Clear explanations of why medical progress was limited

• Key terminology and concepts explained simply

• GCSE-friendly language ideal for revision and consolidation

Designed by teachers, this resource is ideal for:

• GCSE students revising for exams

• KS3 students building strong foundations

• Independent learners and homeschoolers  

It works alongside our free videos on humsmums.com, where all content is clearly structured and regularly updated.