Hammurabi's Code

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What is Hammurabi's Code?

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One of the earliest written codes of laws that applied to everyone in Babylonian society.

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Who was Hammurabi?

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The sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, known for creating Hammurabi's Code.

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What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

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To establish laws and punishments to maintain order and justice in society.

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What type of punishments did Hammurabi's Code include?

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Punishments varied based on social class and the nature of the crime.

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Who typically received a lesser punishment for a crime according to Hammurabi's Code?

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Free men who owned land.

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Which social class was considered the lowest in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Slaves.

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What is one misconception about Hammurabi's Code?

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That it treated all people the same under the law.

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Who did Hammurabi claim gave him the laws?

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The god, Shamash.

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What materials were used to inscribe Hammurabi's Code?

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It was carved in stone.

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How did Hammurabi's Code influence later civilizations?

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It served as a model for legal systems in many later societies.