Historical Perspectives on Corrections Quiz

Explore penology through questions on ancient civilizations, influential figures, correctional philosophies, and pivotal events in corrections history.

#1

Which ancient civilization is known for implementing the concept of exile as a form of punishment?

Greek civilization
Roman civilization
Mesopotamian civilization
Egyptian civilization
#2

Which correctional philosophy emphasizes the prevention of crime through community programs and offender rehabilitation?

Retributive justice
Restorative justice
Deterrence theory
Incapacitation theory
#3

Who is considered the founder of probation as a form of criminal punishment?

Augustus Caesar
Brockway
John Augustus
William Penn
#4

Which correctional approach emphasizes the use of punishment as a deterrent to crime?

Retributive justice
Restorative justice
Deterrence theory
Rehabilitation model
#5

Which U.S. president initiated the 'War on Drugs,' leading to significant increases in incarceration rates?

Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
#6

Who is considered the father of modern penology?

Cesare Beccaria
Jeremy Bentham
John Howard
Michel Foucault
#7

Which historical event significantly impacted the development of corrections in the United States?

The Enlightenment
The Great Depression
The American Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
#8

Which famous English philosopher proposed the concept of the 'panopticon,' influencing modern prison design and management?

Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jeremy Bentham
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
#9

Who founded the first penitentiary in the United States, known as the Walnut Street Jail?

John Howard
William Penn
Benjamin Rush
John Peter Zenger
#10

Which ancient civilization is credited with the establishment of the first formal legal code that included provisions for punishment?

Babylonian civilization
Egyptian civilization
Indus Valley civilization
Chinese civilization
#11

What is the 'Pennsylvania System' in corrections history?

A rehabilitation-focused approach
A punishment-focused approach
A system emphasizing solitary confinement and penitence
A system emphasizing physical labor and public humiliation
#12

Who is credited with the introduction of parole as a correctional practice?

Zebulon Brockway
Alexander Maconochie
Brockville
Zebulon R. Brockway
#13

What was the significance of the 'medical model' in the history of corrections?

It emphasized the importance of psychological rehabilitation in corrections.
It advocated for harsher punishments for offenders.
It focused on medical treatments for physical ailments in prisons.
It promoted the use of corporal punishment as a deterrent.
#14

In what year was the Declaration of Principles proclaimed by the United Nations regarding the treatment of prisoners?

1948
1955
1966
1979
#15

Who is known for developing the concept of 'just deserts' in corrections, emphasizing proportionality between crime and punishment?

Zebulon Brockway
Norval Morris
John Braithwaite
Michael Tonry

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