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More Interesting Trials Through History

Created by robert362

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : The Law
More Interesting Trials Through History game quiz
"This is a (delayed) sequel to my earlier quiz on famous trials. I hope you find it interesting."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Dreyfus Affair was a scandal that resulted in Dreyfus being sent to Devil's Island. Of what crime was he accused?
    Murder
    Blackmail
    Robbery
    Selling State Secrets


2. Al Capone, Chicago gangster extraordinaire, ultimately ended up in prison. Of what crime was he convicted?
    Bribery
    Income Tax Evasion
    Bootlegging
    Extortion


3. The Salem Witch Trials were a disturbing part of American History. When did they occur?
    Early 1600's
    Early 1700's
    Late 1500's
    Late 1600's


4. Oscar Wilde went to prison after his trial went against him. What major work did he write while incarcerated?
    'The Light that Failed'
    'De Profundis'
    'Picture of Dorian Gray'
    'Importance of Being Earnest'


5. Which of these individuals participated in the Scopes trial?
    Henry Clay
    Daniel Webster
    William Jennings Bryan
    Samuel J. Tilden


6. What was the crime for which Socrates was put on trial?
    Misuse of Political Office
    Corruption of Youth
    Misappropriation of Funds
    Licentiousness


7. Joan of Arc was tried as a heretic (and ultimately burnt at the stake). When did her trial take place?
    Late 1400's
    Early 1400's
    Late 1300's
    Early 1300's


8. The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson was prompted (in part) by his dismissal from office of this individual:
    Salmon Chase
    Stephen Douglas
    John C. Calhoun
    Edwin Stanton


9. Which prisoner actually suffered the penalty that was imposed on them by the Nuremberg court?
    Albert Speer
    Martin Bormann
    Josef Mengele
    Hermann Goering


10. Which co-defendant was also a member of the Rosenberg family?
    Morton Sobell
    Irving Kaufman
    Harry Gold
    David Greenglass

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