History Quiz

What was the code of Hammurabi?

• A army code.

• The first written set of laws.

• A pyramid in Africa.

• A boat in the sea.

How would harsh laws benefit a society?

• Harsh laws would benefit a society because they are the worst.

• Less crime is committed.

• More crime is committed.

• Harsh laws would benefit a society because they are the best.

Are all people considered equal in Babylonia? How do you know?

• Laws were not applied equally.

• Laws were applied equally.

• Upper classes were valued more because they were more powerful and wealthy.

• Upper classes were valued more because they were dressed up in better attire.

What does it mean to have absolute power (unlimited government)?

• Ruler has total control.

• No questions.

• Unlimited power.

• Many questions.

Do kings/emperors with absolute power have have to follow the laws?

• No.

• Yes.

• I don't know.

• Maybe.

What does it mean to "disinherit" a son?

• It means take them out of your family.

• It means you can no longer inherit property from your parents.

• It means you can inherit property from your parents.

• It means you can inherit cash from a wealthy son.

What is the penalty for breaking into a home?

• They killed them with knifes.

• They put them to death.

• They hang them.

• They pierced them.

If a robber is not caught who reimburses the victim for his/her loss?

• Community replaces loss.

• Family replaces loss.

• Aunts and Uncles replace loss.

• The government replaces loss.

How might Hammurabi justify the harsh punishment(s) ?

• Thieves can steal what you don't need.

• Thieves cannot steal what you need.

• Thieves can steal what you need.

• Thieves cannot steal what you don't need.

How might Hammurabi have justified reimbursing the victim?

• He gives them there money back.

• He takes them to a creditor.

• If the community does not catch the robber, the community pays for the loss/damage.

• If the community catches the robber, the community pays for his scholarship funds.