What Do You Know About Necrophilia?

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    In a notorious modern example, who amongst the following serial killers practiced necrophilia?

    • Raphael Don
    • Jeffrey Dahmer
    • Lawrence Rick
    • Willian Joy
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A way of having the sexual attraction to corpse or cadaver, a way by which a living person copulate or have a strong sexual attraction to a dead body. Take a quiz and see what you know about Necrophilia

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  • 2. 
    Singular accounts of necrophilia in history are sporadic, written records suggests the practice was present within?   - ProProfs

    Singular accounts of necrophilia in history are sporadic, written records suggests the practice was present within?  

    • Ancient Egypt

    • Ancient Persia

    • Ancient Greek

    • Ancient Rome

    Correct Answer
    A. Ancient Egypt
    Explanation
    The given question asks about the presence of necrophilia in history and provides four options: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Persia, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. The correct answer is Ancient Egypt. This can be inferred from the statement that "singular accounts of necrophilia in history are sporadic," implying that there are isolated instances of necrophilia recorded in history. The phrase "written records suggests the practice was present within" further supports the idea that necrophilia was found in a specific ancient civilization, which is Ancient Egypt.

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  • 3. 
    In the ancient world, who amongst the following were accused of necrophilia? - ProProfs

    In the ancient world, who amongst the following were accused of necrophilia?

    • Plumbers

    • Barbers

    • Merchants

    • Sailors

    Correct Answer
    A. Sailors
    Explanation
    In the ancient world, sailors were accused of necrophilia. Necrophilia refers to a sexual attraction or engagement with dead bodies. It is likely that sailors were accused of this due to their prolonged periods at sea and limited access to companionship. The isolation and lack of social norms during their voyages may have led to such accusations.

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  • 4. 
    In Renaissance Italy, after the moral collapse brought about by the Black Death, literature was replete with? - ProProfs

    In Renaissance Italy, after the moral collapse brought about by the Black Death, literature was replete with?

    • Sexual references

    • Necrophilia

    • Rape

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    During the Renaissance in Italy, literature reflected the societal changes that occurred after the devastating impact of the Black Death. The moral collapse caused by the plague led to a shift in cultural norms and a more open exploration of taboo subjects. As a result, literature from this period was filled with sexual references and even touched upon controversial topics like necrophilia. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.

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    To discourage intercourse with a corpse the deceased are left for 4 days to decay, it was practice in? - ProProfs

    To discourage intercourse with a corpse the deceased are left for 4 days to decay, it was practice in?

    • Ancient Egypt

    • Ancient Persia

    • Ancient Greek

    • Ancient Rome

    Correct Answer
    A. Ancient Egypt
    Explanation
    In ancient Egypt, the practice of leaving the deceased for four days to decay was done to discourage intercourse with a corpse. This was a cultural belief and practice in ancient Egyptian society, aimed at deterring any form of necrophilia. The four-day waiting period allowed for the decomposition process to begin, making the corpse less appealing and thus discouraging any inappropriate actions.

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    The British serial killer Dennis Nilsen is also considered to have a? - ProProfs

    The British serial killer Dennis Nilsen is also considered to have a?

    • Micheal Fray

    • Johnson Wood

    • Taylor Drew

    • Dennis Nilsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Dennis Nilsen
    Explanation
    Dennis Nilsen is considered to have a reputation as a British serial killer. This suggests that he is known for his involvement in multiple murders, making him infamous for his criminal activities.

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  • 7. 
    The law from 16th century BC to 13th century BC explicitly permitted sex with the dead was called? - ProProfs

    The law from 16th century BC to 13th century BC explicitly permitted sex with the dead was called?

    • Hippocratic law

    • Newton law

    • Byson law

    • Hittite law

    Correct Answer
    A. Hittite law
    Explanation
    The Hittite law from the 16th century BC to the 13th century BC explicitly permitted sex with the dead. This means that during this time period, it was legally acceptable to engage in sexual activities with deceased individuals according to the Hittite law.

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    Acts of necrophilia are depicted on ceramics from the Moche culture which reigned in? - ProProfs

    Acts of necrophilia are depicted on ceramics from the Moche culture which reigned in?

    • Northern Peru

    • Eastern Asia

    • North America

    • South Africa

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Peru
    Explanation
    Acts of necrophilia are depicted on ceramics from the Moche culture which reigned in Northern Peru. The Moche civilization, also known as the Mochica, existed from around 100 to 800 AD in what is now modern-day Peru. They were known for their skilled pottery and artwork, which often depicted various aspects of their culture and daily life. Some of these ceramics depict explicit scenes of necrophilia, suggesting that it may have been a part of their cultural practices or beliefs. This provides insight into the Moche culture and their attitudes towards death and sexuality.

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  • 9. 
    The term necrophilia was popularized about a decade later by psychiatrist?  - ProProfs

    The term necrophilia was popularized about a decade later by psychiatrist? 

    • Benedict Morel

    • Jonathan Saul

    • Aron Mitchel

    • Peter Hust

    Correct Answer
    A. Benedict Morel
    Explanation
    Benedict Morel is the correct answer because he was the psychiatrist who popularized the term necrophilia about a decade later.

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  • 10. 
    The term ‘necrophilia’ is thought to have been coined by Belgian physician named? - ProProfs

    The term ‘necrophilia’ is thought to have been coined by Belgian physician named?

    • James Gosling

    • Aaron Ramsey

    • Paul Hoistch

    • Joseph Guislain

    Correct Answer
    A. Joseph Guislain
    Explanation
    Joseph Guislain is believed to have coined the term "necrophilia." He was a Belgian physician who lived in the 19th century. Guislain was a pioneer in the field of psychiatry and made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of mental disorders. His research and writings on abnormal sexual behaviors, including necrophilia, helped to advance the understanding of these conditions. Guislain's work laid the foundation for the modern understanding of necrophilia as a psychological disorder.

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