What is the origin of the word 'police'?
History of Policing in Cities

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
French word 'police'
Latin word 'politia'
German word 'polizei'
Greek word 'polis'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the 'Vigiles' in ancient Rome?
To act as a military force
To act as a fire brigade and night watchmen
To act as a group of street performers
To act as a group of thieves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient city had a police force consisting of 300 specialized archers?
London
Athens
Rome
Paris
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who centralized the French police force in 1666?
King Augustus
King Louis XIV
King Charles II
King Francis I
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the first organized police force in the ancient world, established in about 3000 BC?
The Archers
The Watchmen
The Vigiles
The Bow Street Runners
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary role of the 'Bow Street Runners' in 18th century London?
They were a group of vigilantes
They were an organized police force
They were a group of thieves
They were a group of street performers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city had over 1,000 policemen by the 18th century?
Boston
Paris
New York City
London
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