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Crucifixion was not a punishment that originated with the Jews or their judicial laws. Crucifixion was a brutal form of punishment that was common among the Romans. The Romans chose this mode of capital punishment to put fear in everyone who would stand against Rome and Roman laws. Crucifixion was common in first century Israel and this fact is well documented in the writings of Josephus.
Cross, Crucifix. These are undoubtedly the most recognizable symbols of our faith and an indicator that the wearer is a Christian. The difference between the terms is that a crucifix depicts Jesus crucified. Catholic Churches display crucifixes behind the altar rather than a simple cross in recognition that it is in Jesus' suffering and death for our sins that we have our salvation.