

Hammurabi's code of Laws
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Hammurabi was best known for his _______. A set of laws that governed life in the Babylonian empire.
Back
Code
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Hammurabi's Code consisted of ____ laws.
Back
282
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is Hammurabi's Code a primary source?
Back
It was created when Hammurabi ruled.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a "stele"?
Back
A stone or wooden slab used as a monument or marker
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did Hammurabi do with the code of laws to make sure everyone knew of them?
Back
He had them carved on steles and placed where all can see.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who were the lowest class of people in ancient Mesopotamia?
Back
slaves
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who did Hammurabi claim gave him the laws? Options: his father, the former king; the god, Shamash; the high priests; the god Isthar
Back
the god, Shamash
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