Hammurabi's Code

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Hammurabi was the king of which ancient empire? Options: Assyria, Sumer, Babylonia, Akkadia

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Babylonia

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Where were Hammurabi's laws posted?

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a stone stele

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Which of the following was NOT one of the social classes in Hammurabi's empire? King and Priests, Men from other empires, Free men , slaves

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Men from other empires

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How many laws were in Hammurabi's code?

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282

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How many years did Hammurabi rule Babylon?

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42

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Who did Hammurabi claim gave him the laws?

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the god, Shamash

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Which of the following is the best motto for Hammurabi's code? Finders, keepers, Honesty is the best policy, An eye for an eye, Easy come, easy go

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An eye for an eye

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Which of the following is the best description of Hammurabi's Code? Options: The first code of laws ever written, One of earliest code of laws that applied to everyone, An ancient code of laws that gave equal punishments to all criminals, A code of laws that is still used in Iraq today

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One of earliest code of laws that applied to everyone

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Where is the stele with Hammurabi's Code today?

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France

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Why is Hammurabi's Code a primary source?

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It was created when Hammurabi ruled.