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Capital Punishment - A Historical Perspective
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Capital punishment has been controversial as long as man has existed on Earth. Here are some interesting highlights, or lowlights, of the practice.
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 12 03
8781 plays
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American Gangs and Hate Groups
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It is an unfortunate truth that many large US cities are home to gangs, involved in numerous illegal activities. This quiz looks at ten of these gangs, their past and their present.
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Average
10 Q
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doublemm
Jul 09 09
570 plays
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Crime and Punishment...in Ancient Rome
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A quiz on the myriad forms of punishment in ancient Rome. Not for those with a low threshhold for disgust ...
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Difficult
10 Q
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foregone
Apr 27 07
873 plays
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The Death Sentence in 20th Century Britain
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For much of the 20th century execution by hanging was an accepted part of British criminal justice. This quiz tests your knowledge of capital punishment in 20th century Britain and of some questionable executions which hastened its abolition.
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Tough
10 Q
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baldricksmum
Dec 04 04
1089 plays
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Crime and Punishment in the 20th Century
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Famous crimes of the last 100 years. I have avoided asking any O.J. Simpson questions. :)
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Tough
10 Q
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matriplex
Jan 22 07
2022 plays
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Death Becomes Them
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A brief examination of capital punishment in the United States.
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Difficult
10 Q
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rockdoktor
Dec 29 07
897 plays
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Famous Beheadings
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I know what you are thinking: 'What a delightful subject' - well one thing is for certain, these events mark some of the most important and bizarre moments in our history. I'll describe the person and their exploits, and you tell me who it is.
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Average
10 Q
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hews
Jun 17 01
4863 plays
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Imperfect Crimes
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Many criminals get caught as a result of seemingly minor or insignificant details. Here are a few examples.
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 27 04
3303 plays
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Executions in History
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Here's a gory subject for your entertainment and enlightenment: the history of executions all over the world.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bullymom
Mar 05 03
2877 plays
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Chain Gangs in the USA
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Chain gang prison labor in the United States was once prominent. In the post Civil War South, chain gangs served to replace the labor base of slavery. Today, chain gangs are back, and as controversial as ever.
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Difficult
10 Q
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xackery12
Jan 30 08
306 plays
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The Fascinating Electric Chair
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Nearly every American has heard of the notorious execution method, the Electric Chair. This riveting way of killing prisoners has always been a key topic for historians.
NOTE: This is my first quiz. Constructive criticism is appreciated.
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Tough
10 Q
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xxFregiltxx
Aug 14 09
270 plays
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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Everybody knows that the St. Valentine's Day Massacre is the most famous mass murder in the history of the United States. But how much do you really know about it?
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Tough
15 Q
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randa16
Feb 20 04
1053 plays
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Crime(s) of the 20th Century
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Many crimes have been called 'the crime of the (twentieth) century'. Here are some of them.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 03 01
4047 plays
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Last Hangings in UK Prisons
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I will give you a prison name and all you need to do is tell me the year that the last hanging took place there. Good luck
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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me67
Jul 05 09
165 plays
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Executions in the U.S.
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The death penalty and executions have been a key feature of American culture since the formation of the Nation. What do you know about this custom? Take this quiz and see. Good Luck.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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AirBossJohnson
Nov 21 07
696 plays
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History of the Electric Chair
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The electric chair is an American invention. Whether you support or oppose capital punishment, you can't deny that the electric chair is the subject of morbid fascination. How much do you know about it?
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Tough
10 Q
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falcon621
May 17 03
843 plays
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Tudor Crime and Punishment
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Tudor punishment was very cruel, but interesting, so I thought I'd do a quiz about it. I hope you like it.
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Tough
10 Q
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sophie38
Mar 07 03
1401 plays
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Transportation
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No! Not a quiz about vehicles, but about that peculiar punishment of the ninetenth century, transportation to Australia/Van Diemen's Land. I hope you find it as interesting to play as I found to research.
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Tough
10 Q
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Fiachra
Jul 26 03
627 plays
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American Outlaws
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This should not be too hard for history buffs. It covers American outlaws from the 1860s to the 1930s.
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Impossible
10 Q
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jamess45
Jun 16 03
1449 plays
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