Hammurabi's Code

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Who were the lowest class of people in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Slaves

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Who was Hammurabi?

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Hammurabi was the King of Babylon.

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Who typically received a lesser punishment for a crime?

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Free men who owned land.

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What writing system was used for Hammurabi's Code?

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Cuneiform.

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What is Hammurabi's Code best described as?

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One of the earliest codes of laws that applied to everyone.

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What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

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To establish laws and punishments for the people of Babylon.

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What does the term 'Cuneiform' refer to?

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An ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia.

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What is a key feature of Hammurabi's Code?

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It included specific punishments for specific crimes.

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How did Hammurabi's Code influence future legal systems?

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It set a precedent for written laws and legal standards.

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What was the social structure in ancient Mesopotamia?

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It included classes such as kings, priests, free men, farmers, and slaves.