Question

cause and effect: why did egyptian doctors become skilled in treating broken bones and joint injuries? a they avoided spiritual rituals in favor of science. b they were trained by greek and roman physicians. c they practiced on the wealthiest families. d they observed injuries and practiced on soldiers.

Explanation:

To determine why Egyptian doctors became skilled in treating broken bones and joint injuries, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Egyptian medicine still incorporated spiritual rituals, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Greek and Roman influence came later; Egyptian medical skills developed earlier, so this is wrong.
• Option C: Practicing on wealthy families doesn't specifically relate to bone/joint injury expertise, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Soldiers often sustain such injuries, and observing and practicing on them would help doctors gain skill in treating these injuries. This aligns with how medical knowledge was built through observation and practice in ancient Egypt.

Answer:

D. They observed injuries and practiced on soldiers.