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February Half Term Revision Quiz
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1
Which of the following is a part of the unique design of Lincoln Castle's Victorian Prison?
A central courtyard with gallows
A chapel with separate compartments for prisoners
Underground tunnels connecting the cells
A circular tower with no windows
2
Which of the following is a crime that was decriminalised in the 20th century?
Witchcraft
Abortion
Cybercrime e.g phishing
Homosexuality
3
What was the main reason for the decline in witchcraft trials after 1660?
The Catholic Church banned them
The belief in witchcraft declined due to scientific reasoning
The king pardoned all accused witches
People stopped reporting suspected witches
4
True or false? The Elizabethans did not play sport
False
True
5
What was a key feature of the lives of the Elizabethan gentry?
They lived in large houses with glass windows and landscaped gardens
They spent most of their times working in the fields
They were not allowed to own land
They relied on government handouts to survive
6
What was the name of the most important advisor of Queen Elizabeth?
The Earl of Essex
The King
Secretary of State
The Privy Council
7
Which of the following was a reason for the site's selection?
It was in the middle of the Roman cities Eboracum and Londinium
The resources of silver and silk
It had access to the Atlantic Ocean
It was situated on an 80m hill
8
Why was poverty a growing problem in Elizabethan England?
The government banned poor people from working
The economy was booming, making it difficult for people to find work
Poor harvests, coupled with price rises and an increased population
The population was decreasing, leading to fewer job opportunities
9
When was the first fortification built on the site at Lincoln Castle?
43AD
60AD
78AD
1068AD
10
What was the Bloody Code?
A system where criminals were sent to Australia
A tax on criminal activity
A law that banned public executions
A set of laws increasing the number of crimes punishable by death
11
Which of the following crimes was new in the period 1250-1500?
Vagrancy
Heresy
Witchcraft
Moral Crimes
12
True of false? Borstals preceded young offenders institutes
False
True
13
Lincoln Castle is a motte and bailey castle. What is a 'motte'?
A deep body of water surrounding the castle
A fortified outer courtyard
A wooden drawbridge
A large mound of earth with a keep on top
14
Which crime became more common in the 20th century due to the development of cars?
Drink-driving
Football hooliganism
Smuggling
Cyber crime e.g. phishing
15
True or false? Elizabethan family life was totally different to modern family life
True
False
16
Why did highway robbery decline in the 19th century?
The introduction of of professional police and better transport
There were fewer roads for criminals to operate on
Banks stopped keeping money on stagecoaches
The death penalty was abolished
17
What was the main purpose of the 1601 Poor Law?
To punish all beggars
To force the rich to donate half of their wealth to the poor
To abolish charity to the poor
To provide different types of assistance to the deserving poor
18
Who set up the Metropolitan Police in 1829?
Henry Fielding
John Howard
Robert Peel
Derek Bentley
19
In addition to the Magna Carta, which other historical document is on display at Lincoln Castle?
The Great Reform Act
Charter of the Forest
The Anglo-Saxon chronicle
The Papal Bull of 1215
20
Which law enforcement role was created by King Edward III in 1361?
Chief Constable
Justice of the Peace
Night Watchman
Sheriff
21
What was Lincoln Castle used for between 1788 and 1878?
A gaol
A prison
A royal residence
A military stronghold
22
Which of the following are key features of Lincoln Castle's tourist site?
All of the above
A cinema explaining the castle's history
A medieval wall walk
A vault containing the Magna Carta
23
Which of the following is true of Modern law enforcement?
Technology is used by the police force
The police force is popular
There is increased specialisation of police forces
All members of the police force can carry firearms
24
Which physical feature of Lincoln Castle housed witchcraft executions?
Cobb Hall
The prison courtyard
The Courthouse
Lucy Tower
25
Which of the following statements are true about Early Modern courts?
Church courts were used more, and then declined in the 1660s
Juvenile Courts were established
The Assizes replace the Petty Sessions
Manor Courts were used more often
26
How did the lives of the 'middling sort' differ from those of the labouring poor?
They were not allowed to marry without the Queen's permission
They relied on charity to survive
The middling sort could afford fine clothes made of silk and gold
They worked as skilled craftsmen, traders, and yeoman farmers
27
Which of the following was a cause of the rise in vagrancy in the Early Modern Period?
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Norman invasion
The Black Death
Growth of towns and cities
28
Which of the following was a new crime that emerged in the Early Modern Period?
Moral crimes
Highway robbery
Smuggling
All of the above
29
How did the government respond to the Puritan attack on theatres?
They shut down all theatres in London permanently
They defended theatres, as Queen Elizabeth enjoyed watching plays
They replaced all plays with religious sermons
They arrested anyone who put on a play
30
What modifications were made to Lincoln Castle following the Second Battle of Lincoln?
Observatory Tower was built
A barbican was built on the West Gate
A barbican was added to the East Gate
Lucy Tower was built
31
Which of the following is a method of community law enforcement, from the Medieval period (1250-1500)?
Tithings
Hue and Cry
Justice of the Peace
Chief Constable
32
What was a key reason for the abolition of the death penalty in 1965?
More people were committing crimes
Public opinion and high profile miscarriages of justice
The government wanted to reduce prison costs
The police force became more effective
33
Which of the below statements is true of the 1865 Prisons Act?
Emphasised hard labour, hard fare, hard board
Created the separate system
Created the silent system
Ensured gaolers were paid
34
Which important document is housed at Lincoln Castle?
The Domesday Book
The Treaty of Lincoln
The Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
35
True or false? The First Battle of Lincoln took place during the First Barons' War
True
False
36
What was the common argument made by Puritans against the theatre?
Going to the theatre encouraged sinful behaviour
Theatres spread disease
Acting was seen as an immoral profession
Theatres were only accessible to the wealthiest members of society
37
Why was transportation introduced as a punishment in the 18th century?
To overcrowd British prisons
To remove criminals from Britain and deter criminals
To create a new colony in Canada
To provide cheap labour for factories
38
Which of these is a method of avoiding trial in the Medieval period?
Seek sanctuary
Become an approver
Be pregnant
Benefit of Clergy
39
Who ordered the construction of Lincoln Castle in 1068?
Henry II
King John
Richard the Lionheart
William the Conqueror
40
Why did public executions end 1868?
They were too expensive
They encouraged more crime
The prison population was too high
The new drop was created
41
Which punishment was commonly used for minor crimes in Medieval England?
Imprisonment
Stocks or pillory
Hanging
Transportation
42
Which of the following is true of Queen Elizabeth?
She died young
She never married
She got divorced twice
She had three children
