Introduction to Hammurabi's and his Code of 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 is the best motto for Hammurabi's code?

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An eye for an eye.

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Who were the lowest class of people in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Slaves.

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What was Hammurabi's purpose in creating his code of laws?

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To protect the weak from the strong.

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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 is Hammurabi's Code?

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A set of laws created by Hammurabi to govern ancient Babylon.

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What principle does 'An eye for an eye' represent?

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The principle of retributive justice.

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What role did Shamash play in Hammurabi's Code?

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Shamash was the god of justice who Hammurabi claimed gave him the laws.

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How did Hammurabi's Code impact social classes?

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It established different punishments based on social class.

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What was one of the main goals of Hammurabi's Code?

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To ensure justice and order in society.