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WorksheetsWorlds toughest prisons
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 43mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is the primary design philosophy behind North Branch Correctional Institution?
Escape-proof and high security
Eco-friendly structures
Low-cost maintenance
Maximum comfort for inmates
Which historical figure's invasion led to the construction of the Tower of London?
Julius Caesar
William the Conqueror
King Richard the Lionheart
Henry VIII
How did Ranulf Flambard escape from the Tower of London?
Digging a tunnel
Using a rope to climb down
Disguising as a guard
Bribing the guards
How does North Branch prevent inmates from escaping?
Through psychological deterrents
Offering incentives for good behavior
Utilizing high-tech surveillance and security measures
By using traditional locks and keys
How did Eastern State Penitentiary's design philosophy differ from previous prisons?
Focused on rehabilitation through isolation
Prioritized maximum security over inmate welfare
Emphasized communal living spaces
Used technology to replace human guards
What was the key innovation in prison design introduced by Eastern State Penitentiary?
Automated cell doors
Electric fencing
Radial layout for better surveillance
Underground tunnels for transportation
What was the purpose of the radial design in Eastern State Penitentiary?
To make the prison more aesthetically pleasing
To maximize the number of cells
To facilitate easier communication between inmates
To allow a few guards to monitor many prisoners
What technology does North Branch use to detect contraband?
X-ray machines
Metal detectors
Body orifice security scanner
Sniffer dogs
What made Alcatraz known as the most secure prison?
Both A and B
Its location on an island
Unbreakable cell bars
None of the above
Why was Alcatraz eventually closed?
Deterioration of concrete
High operational costs
All of the above
Overcrowding
What was a major flaw in Alcatraz's construction that contributed to its closure?
The use of seawater for toilet flushing
Poor location choice
Inadequate guard training
The lack of electric fencing
What is unique about the cells at North Branch Correctional Institution?
Made entirely of glass
Decorated by famous artists
Built as a single piece of concrete
Equipped with smart technology
