The History of Fingerprinting

Who is believed to have recognized the value of fingerprints over 3,000 years ago?

• a. William Herschel

• b. Alphonse Bertillon

• c. The Chinese

• d. Francis Galton

What was the purpose of the chop used by the Chinese?

• a. To create art

• b. To sign legal documents

• c. To measure fingerprints

• d. To record history

Who is known as the Godfather of fingerprints?

• a. Sir Edward Henry

• b. Henry Folds

• c. Alphonse Bertillon

• d. Francis Galton

What classification system did Sir Edward Henry propose?

• a. Bertillon system

• b. Loop system

• c. Galton system

• d. Henry classification system

In what year did the U.S. adopt its first system of fingerprints?