Capital Punishment Trivia
10 Questions
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Some Information About Capital Punishment Across The World
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What percentage of people on death row in the U.S are women?
- A.
0%
- B.
1.5%
- C.
5%
- D.
10%
- E.
25%
Correct Answer
B. 1.5% -
- 2.
Which U.S state has conducted the most executions?
Correct Answer
texas
Texas - 3.
Jack Alderman spent the most time on death row of any inmate before finally being executed in Georgia, how long was this?
- A.
12 Years
- B.
21 Years
- C.
33 Years
- D.
52 Years
Correct Answer
C. 33 YearsExplanation
The eventual execution was met with great contraversy as Mr Alderman had proved to be an exceptional inmate for over 30 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which ONE method of execution is no longer used anywhere in the world?
- A.
Hanging
- B.
Beheading
- C.
Crucifixion
- D.
Guillotine
- E.
Stoning
Correct Answer
D. Guillotine -
- 5.
The most common forms of execution in the U.S are the lethal injection and the electric chair. Name ONE other method used in the U.S
Correct Answer
Firing Squad
Hanging
Poison Gas
Gas
Shot - 6.
In what year was the last hanging in the UK?
- A.
1919
- B.
1946
- C.
1964
- D.
1985
Correct Answer
C. 1964 -
- 7.
In what year was Capital Punishment finally completly abolished in the UK?
Correct Answer
1998
98 - 8.
Which Country used the Guillotine as it's form of execution right up until it abolished Capital Punishment in 1981?
Correct Answer
France
france - 9.
(Nothing to do with Capital Punishment just need to make up the numbers!) For what crime was Al Capone caught and imprisoned?
- A.
The St Valentines Day Massacre
- B.
Fraud
- C.
Robbery
- D.
Tax Evasion
Correct Answer
D. Tax Evasion -
- 10.
(And Finally....nothing to do with crime whatsoever!) Which country is the second largest in the world yet only borders one other country?
Correct Answer
Canada
canada
Canadian
canadian
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