Hammurabi's Code

Where did Hammurabi rule?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• China

• Indus Valley

Which of the following statements best describes Hammurabi's Code?

• Punishment was exact but death penalty did not exist

• Punishment did not depend on status or wealth

• Punishment fit the crime

• Women were denied protections under Hammurabi's Code

How were women treated under Hammurabi's Code?

• there were some protections for women, but harsh punishments too

• women were treated the same as men in all cases

• women were denied all protections under the Code

• women were not considered citizens under Hammurabi

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Hammurabi's Code?

• There were many exceptions to Hammurabi's Code

• Punishments were exact, but not necessarily distributed fairly

• Insanity defense was first used under Hammurabi

If a builder in Mesopotamia built a house that fell and killed the owner's son...

• the builder had to write a letter of apology

• the owner's son was blamed

• the builder's son was killed

• the owner could sue the builder

Why is it important that laws are written down and displayed? Select all that apply.

• to prevent governments from abusing their power

• to make everyone aware of the laws and consequences

• to make sure people can read

• to ensure all people know they are guilty until proven innocent

Which of the following laws embodies Hammurabi's idea of "an eye of an eye, a tooth for a tooth"

• life in prison

• death penalty

• community service

• early release from prison for good behavior

Did Hammurabi's Code make exceptions for accidents?

• Yes

• No

Hammurabi's Code largely depended on which of the following factors?

• class/social status

• position in government

• age

• citizenship

Why did Hammurabi have such harsh punishments for professionals (judges, doctors, etc.)?

• to prevent mistakes/ensure all professionals were the best at their jobs

• to show they did not take these jobs seriously

• to demonstrate they were paying the professionals well

• all of the above