What does the economy of Babylonia refer to?

Refers to the kind of jobs, products, and sources of income (money) in a country.

How did Hammurabi come to rule over all of Mesopotamia?

He conquered and united all of Mesopotamia

Which of the following is NOT true of Hammurabi's code? Options: It covered many aspects of Babylonian life, not just crimes., it was used by many later civilizations as a model, It treated all people the same under the law., It was carved in stone.

It treated all people the same under the law.

Hammurabi's code is a famous system of laws because it ...

is thought to be one of the earliest written set of laws

The laws were organized by theme including

family life, agriculture, theft, and professional standards

Hammurabi’s Code was significant because _____?

for the first time, laws were organized & written down.

Which of these statements best describes "eye for an eye" justice? Options: Crimes against someone's eyes are punished by death. , Someone convicted of a crime would be subjected to the same harm they committed. , Anyone who is the victim of a crime gets to keep the eyes of the criminal. , Criminals have their left eye removed as a warning to others.

Someone convicted of a crime would be subjected to the same harm they committed.

Which of these text details supports the idea that the Code of Hammurabi still influences our legal system? Options: "The Code was discovered in 1902 by archaeologists", "this concept of equal protection under the law has been passed down through the ages and is especially evident in the US justice system.", "Hammurabi reigned over Babylonia, a huge empire with dominion over many Mesopotamian territories, from 1792 to 1750 BCE."

this concept of equal protection under the law has been passed down through the ages and is especially evident in the US justice system.

What would The Influence of Hammurabi's Code on our justice system refer to?

How Hammurabi's Code has affected laws today

Which of these was true about the culture of Babylonia when Hammurabi was king? Options: There was a military government in place, and laws only applied to non-soldiers. People in lower social classes were punished more harshly by the law. The king and his family were not allowed to own slaves. All people were considered equal except for foreigners.

People in lower social classes were punished more harshly by the law.

Which of these is true about Hammurabi's Code? Options: King Hammurabi was able to pass his laws because he was the strongest wrestler in Mesopotamia. The Code of Hammurabi was mostly based off an earlier set of Sumerian laws. The United States Constitution is about 25% the same as the Code of Hammurabi. The Code of Hammurabi had the same punishment for every crime.

The Code of Hammurabi was mostly based off an earlier set of Sumerian laws.

Hammurabi's Code Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hammurabi was the king of which ancient empire? Options: Assyria, Sumer, Babylonia, Akkadia

Back

Babylonia

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many laws were in Hammurabi's code?

Back

282

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following is the best motto for Hammurabi's code? Finders, keepers, Honesty is the best policy, An eye for an eye, Easy come, easy go

Back

An eye for an eye

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the bolded phrase in the sentence mean: The purpose of the laws was to unify and maintain order.

Back

keep the peace

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 stele and placed in the temple.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hammurabi's Code ruled on: marriage, trade, punishments, or all of these?

Back

all of these

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Hammurabi's Code?

Back

it is a collection of written laws and rules

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