What is a hallmark of ancient Greek medicine mentioned in the material?

• A. Dissection of cadavers widely practiced.
• B. Observation of the human body and the effects of disease.
• C. Printing press adoption.
• D. Use of vaccines.

Answer: (B)

A defining approach in ancient Greek medicine is the careful observation of patients and how disease affects the body. This empirical mindset means doctors paid close attention to symptoms, track the progression of illness, and build understanding from what they directly saw in individuals, rather than relying on superstition or purely speculative theories. That focus on observing the human body and the effects of disease is why this option is the best fit.

Other ideas don’t line up with what was characteristic in that era. Dissection of cadavers wasn’t widely practiced in ancient Greece, at least not as a routine method for learning, and the printing press hadn’t been invented yet. Vaccines were also far from available in ancient times.