Hammurabi's Code of Laws Quiz

How many laws are included in Hammurabi's Code?

• 500 laws

• 100 laws

• 50 laws

• 282 laws

What is the famous phrase associated with Hammurabi's Code?

• All's fair in love and war

• A stitch in time saves nine

• An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

• The early bird catches the worm

What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

• The purpose of Hammurabi's Code was to establish a set of laws to govern the Babylonian society and to ensure justice and order.

• To create a new language for the Babylonian people

• To build a new temple in Babylon

• To establish a system of currency for trade

What was the social structure like in ancient Babylon under Hammurabi's Code?

• The social structure was based on age rather than class

• The social structure in ancient Babylon under Hammurabi's Code was hierarchical, with the king at the top, followed by nobles, free citizens, and then slaves.

• The social structure was completely equal with no hierarchy

• The social structure was based on wealth rather than class

How did Hammurabi's Code influence future legal systems?

• It promoted the idea of forgiveness and mercy in legal matters

• It had no impact on future legal systems

• It introduced the concept of trial by combat

• It established the concept of written laws and the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.

Who discovered the stele containing Hammurabi's Code?

• The stele containing Hammurabi's Code was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

• The stele containing Hammurabi's Code was discovered by French archaeologist Jean-Vincent Scheil in 1901.

• The stele containing Hammurabi's Code was discovered by American archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911.

• The stele containing Hammurabi's Code was discovered by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1879.

What material was Hammurabi's Code inscribed on?

• papyrus

• stone

• clay tablets

• wood