What Form of Punishment Was Sometimes Used on Criminals in Preindustrial

question 131

Multiple Choice

What form of punishment was sometimes used on criminals in preindustrial societies?

• A) public humiliation and torture
• B) public confession and apology
• C) religious repentance
• D) incarceration

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