History's Scariest Prisons Quiz

Which Roman Emperor was responsible for imprisoning Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the Mamertine prison?

• Caligula

• Nero

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What was the primary goal of the Pitesti prison experiments in Romania?

• To improve prisoner health

• To re-educate political dissidents

• To develop new military strategies

• To test new agricultural techniques

What was the survival rate of prisoners sent to Devil's Island?

• 50%

• 3%

• 5%

• 10%

What was the nickname given to the HMS Jersey by its prisoners?

• HMS Hell

• The Ship of Sorrows

• The Floating Fortress

• The Iron Maiden

What unethical practice was Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia known for?

• Smuggling operations

• Secret executions

• Medical experiments on inmates

• Illegal gambling

What was the purpose of the Wall of Tears on the Galapagos Islands?

• To protect the island from invaders

• To mark the boundary of the prison

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To keep prisoners occupied with pointless labor

What was the primary use of the Galapagos Islands by Ecuador?

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A penal colony

• A military base

• A tourist resort

What was the main feature of Eastern State Penitentiary's approach to imprisonment?

• Group therapy sessions

• Educational programs

• Strict solitary confinement

• Daily outdoor activities

What was the infamous practice at Carlisle Castle during the Jacobite Rebellion?

• Prisoners were made to lick the walls for moisture

• Prisoners were sent to Australia

• Prisoners were forced to build a wall

• Prisoners were used in medical experiments

Which famous political figure was imprisoned on Robben Island?

• Winston Churchill

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mahatma Gandhi