Hammurabi's Code

Hammurabi's Code

10th Grade

10 Qs

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Hammurabi's Code

Hammurabi's Code

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Hammurabi rule?

Mesopotamia

Egypt

China

Indus Valley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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