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Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and
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ProfessionalSocieties, Organizations, and Associations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE X
1. Which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and traction
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forclinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
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a. Acupuncture
b. Ayurveda
c. Polarity therapy X
d. Massage therapy X
ANS: X D
Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
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decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for
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wellness andself-care purposes.
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2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
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a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANS: X B
The origin of the word massage is unclear, but can be traced to numerous sources: the
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Hebrewmashesh, the Greek masso and massin, the Latin massa, the Arabic mass’h,
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the Sanskrit makeh, and the French masser.
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3. When was the earliest the term massage was used by most European-based cultures?
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a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANS: X C
By the early 1800s, the term massage was used by most European-based
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cultures.Historically, massage was referred to by its techniques such as friction
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or rubbing.
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4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
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a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: X B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in
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China.Acupuncture was not mentioned in Chinese writings until 90 BCE.
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5. Which work is commonly referred to as the classic scripture of traditional Chinese
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X medicine?
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