QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Medieval England?

In addition to cutting hair, medieval barbers also performed _____.

Retry Correct Incorrect Unlike most doctors at the time, medieval doctors often conducted surgery and dentistry, leading to their modern name barber-surgeons. The red-and-white pole seen in barber shops initially reflected the napkins used to clean up bloodletting.

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In addition to cutting hair, medieval barbers also performed _____.

• Farming
• Bathing
• Surgery
• Nail cutting