Trivia Quiz on Alternative Medicine
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made science and general-knowledge quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Explore alternative and complementary medicine—from acupuncture and reflexology to homeopathy and faith healing—in a fast-paced team quiz. Test your recall of origins, methods, and terminology while sparking thoughtful discussion.
From acupuncture needles and reflexology maps to homeopathy, osteopathy, and more, this group trivia explores the history, concepts, and global practices of alternative medicine. It’s ideal for wellness-week icebreakers, classroom discussions, remote team socials, or livestreams hosted on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and beyond—play in teams, compare scores, and keep the conversation lively. Use it for quick round-based sessions or longer trivia nights with rotating hosts and friendly leaderboards. Note: This quiz is for entertainment and general knowledge only and does not provide medical advice—always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health concerns.
1. Dr Susan Lark recommend what cure for menstrual cramps
A) Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs
B) Oral contraceptive pills
C) Heat therapy and herbal remedies
D) Orgasm – increased blood flow helps
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2. Samuel Hahnermann developed what type of therapy
A) Allopathic medicine
B) Hydrotherapy
C) Osteopathy
D) Homeopathy
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3. What is the Chinese practice of treating illness by inserting needles into the body called
A) Acupressure
B) Cupping therapy
C) Acupuncture
D) Moxibustion
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4. What toe is the foot reflexology pressure point for the head
A) Little toe
B) Second toe
C) Fourth toe
D) Big toe
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5. What is the opposite of allopathy
A) Ayurveda
B) Naturopathy
C) Homeopathy
D) Osteopathy
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6. What is the cure of disease by faith in divine power
A) Herbal medicine
B) Faith healing
C) Placebo effect
D) Homeopathy
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7. In the 1920s Dr Ida Rolf developed Rolfing as what alt therapy
A) Hydrotherapy
B) Deep Tissue Massage
C) Deep Massage
D) Reflexology
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8. What medical procedure is said to work by manipulating the body’s electrical energy flow?
A) Electrotherapy
B) Reiki
C) Biofeedback therapy
D) Acupuncture
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9. What’s the only alt therapy fully recognised Western medicine
A) Chiropractic
B) Acupuncture
C) Osteopathy
D) Herbal medicine
E) Aromatherapy
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10. What toe is the foot reflexology pressure point for the head?
A) Second toe
B) Little toe
C) Fourth toe
D) Big toe
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11. What Treatment Involves The Precise Use Of Needles
A) Acupressure
B) Cupping therapy
C) Botox injections
D) Acupuncture
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12. Laetrile is associated with the pit of which fruit
A) Peach
B) Cherry
C) Apricot
D) Plum
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