Is torcher ok?
Medieval Punishments: A Moral Dilemma
Explore the dark side of history with our quiz on medieval punishments. Test your moral compass as you assess various forms of torture and their implications.
Are these punishments ever justified? What do you think? Take the quiz to share your opinion!
Peine forte et dure is death by being crushed. Do you thing this is ok?
Yes
No
Under some circumstances
No it is inhumane
Margaret Clitherow was one of the people to die via Peine forte et dure. Peine forte et dure is only put in place if you don't justify as something in court. Meaning if you stay silent in court, you do not plead guilty nor not guilty you stay silent. With new knowledge, is it ok?
Yes
No
Under some circumstances
No it is inhumane
The Brazen Bull was for prison inmates. Do you think they deserved it?
Yes
No
Under some circumstances
No it is inhumane
A mass murderer is found guilty and is sentenced to the brazen bull for his crimes. Do you think this is an ok punishment?
Yes
No
Depends on how many he killed
When placed in the Brazen bull your screams would be turned into bull noises as smoke would come out of the nostrils. People would gather around as a fire is lit underneath it. People would cheer as you burned to death inside. When applying the previous situation with this knowledge. Is it a suitable punishment?
Yes
No
A boy stole a pocket watch from a wealthy noble. He is caught however and is sentenced to the Brazen Bull. He suffers the same death as the mass murderer. Is this ok?
Yes
No
Kinda
Absolutely yes
It was a bit harsh
A wife didn't have dinner when her husband came home, because of this she is punished with the Scold's Bridle. A metal cage is placed over her head and a spike is placed in her mouth as she walks down the street. Other men laugh and make fun of her because of it. Did she deserve this?
Yes
No
Kinda
Absolutely yes
This is the Pear of Anguish. It was placed in the victims mouth and the handle is turned and the Pear of Anguish opens. It was used to get information out of people, if the person didn't comply it would dislocate your jaw and rip the sides of your mouth open. Is this ok?
Yes
No
Under some circumstances
No it is inhumane
A prison inmate who is withholding information about the enemy is captured and is interrogated. The Pear of Anguish is used on him, is this ok?
Yes
No
Absolutely Not
It was a little harsh
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