About this Study Set
This study set covers Criminology through
20 practice questions.
A study of international crime trends, legal systems, and geographical distributions of criminological data. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Global Criminology and Geography study set below.
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1
Which country consistently reports one of the world's lowest intentional homicide rates per 100,000 inhabitants?
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A
El Salvador
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B
Japan
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C
Brazil
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D
South Africa
2
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is geographically located in which city?
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A
Geneva
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B
The Hague
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C
Brussels
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D
Vienna
3
Which nation is known for its 'rehabilitative' prison model, often referred to as 'open prisons'?
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A
Norway
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B
United States
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C
Thailand
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D
Russia
4
In the context of the Golden Triangle, which three countries are historically linked to large-scale opium production?
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A
Laos, Thailand, Myanmar
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B
Vietnam, Cambodia, China
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C
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
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D
Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
5
Which country had the first national police force, established in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel?
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A
France
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B
Australia
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C
United Kingdom
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D
Canada
6
The 'UN Office on Drugs and Crime' (UNODC) is headquartered in which city?
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A
New York
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B
Vienna
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C
London
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D
Paris
7
Which region currently records the highest rates of reported violent crime per capita according to UNODC data?
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A
Western Europe
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B
Latin America and the Caribbean
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C
East Asia
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D
Oceania
8
Interpol, the world's largest international police organization, has its headquarters located in which French city?
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A
Paris
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B
Marseille
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C
Lyon
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D
Nice
9
Which country abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1981, becoming the last major Western European nation to do so?
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A
Germany
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B
France
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C
Italy
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D
Spain
10
The 'Golden Crescent' is a major heroin production region located at the crossroads of which three countries?
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A
Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan
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B
Turkey, Syria, Iraq
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C
Egypt, Libya, Chad
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D
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
11
Which country is known for having the highest incarceration rate per 100,000 population as of the 2020s?
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A
United States
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B
China
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C
Russia
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D
Saudi Arabia
12
Which island nation has a constitutional prohibition against the death penalty?
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A
Australia
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B
Japan
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C
Singapore
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D
Iran
13
What is the term for a designated area where crime is statistically concentrated, often used in urban geography and criminology?
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A
Ghost zone
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B
Hot spot
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C
Dead zone
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D
Black hole
14
The Schengen Area, which allows for the free movement of people, has significant implications for cross-border police cooperation in which continent?
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A
South America
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B
Africa
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C
Europe
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D
Asia
15
Which country operates the 'Sentosa' prison system known for strict drug trafficking laws?
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A
Singapore
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B
Indonesia
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C
Malaysia
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D
Vietnam
16
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) serves as the domestic intelligence and security service of which country?
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A
United Kingdom
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B
Canada
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C
United States
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D
Australia
17
In which city is the seat of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea located?
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A
Hamburg
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B
Oslo
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C
Copenhagen
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D
Stockholm
18
Which country is frequently cited in criminology studies for its 'Restorative Justice' approach involving community-led panels?
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A
New Zealand
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B
China
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C
Brazil
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D
Nigeria
19
What is the main purpose of the 'Europol' agency based in The Hague?
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A
To manage European borders
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B
To coordinate law enforcement across EU member states
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C
To prosecute war criminals
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D
To regulate trade tariffs
20
Which country hosts the 'United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute' (UNICRI)?
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A
Italy
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B
Canada
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C
Switzerland
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D
Japan
