Code of Hammurabi

Code of Hammurabi

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What did Hammurabi do with the code of laws to make sure everyone knew of them?

Back

He had them carved on stele and placed in the temple.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is he famous for? Options: He was the first to use cuneiform (writing), He was the first emperor., He had a powerful army., He was the first to produce written laws.

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He was the first to produce written laws.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stele?

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Back

A big black rock with the written laws etched on it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How would you describe his laws? Options: Fair and balanced., Very harsh by our modern standards.,  Too lenient (easy on the offender), complicated

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Very harsh by our modern standards.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the ancient people like in Mesopotamia? They believed that the gods gave their kings authority.

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They believed that the gods gave their kings authority.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which modern idiom refers to Hammurabi's Code? Options: An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth, It's raining cats and dogs., Break a leg!, The wisdom of an old man brings wealth.

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An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long did Hammurabi rule Babylon?

Back

42

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