Torture devices from the Inquisition

The video explores various instruments of torture used during the Inquisition in Europe. It describes the whip, tongue clamp, iron mask, shin breaker, and the infamous iron maiden, detailing their functions and the pain they inflicted. The video concludes with a minor incident involving a coat sleeve caught in a door.

What was the primary purpose of the whip during the Inquisition?

• To break the victim's shins

• To remove the victim's tongue

• To pour hot lead

• To lash the victim into submission

Which device was used to remove a victim's tongue?

• A tool resembling a plumber's tool

• An iron mask

• A whip

• A shin breaker

What was the purpose of the iron mask with funnels?

• To break the victim's shins

• To pour hot lead into the victim

• To lash the victim

• To remove the victim's tongue

How was the shin breaker used during the Inquisition?

• It was clamped to the tongue

• It was used to pour hot lead

• It was placed against the bone and turned

• It was used to lash the victim

What was the function of the spikes in the iron maiden?

• To lash the victim

• To remove the victim's tongue

• To pour hot lead

• To penetrate the victim's body