Ancient Civilisation Quiz

Where was Hammurabi born?

• Larsa

• Eshunna

• Babylon

• Assyria

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

• A set of religious texts

• A collection of poems

• A written legal code

• A series of historical records

What was the main ambition of Hammurabi?

• To conquer other empires

• To improve the quality of life for his people

• To build the largest army in the world

• To expand his kingdom's territory

How many laws are described in the Code of Hammurabi?

• 300 laws

• 200 laws

• 282 laws

• 100 laws

What was the punishment for a crime against a woman or a slave according to the Code of Hammurabi?

• Exile

• No punishment

• Harsh punishment

• Mild punishment

What was the outcome of a 'trial by ordeal' if the accused survived?

• Innocent

• Guilty

• Exiled

• Fined

What happened to the accuser if the accused survived a 'trial by ordeal' and was found innocent?

• Exiled

• Put to death

• Fined

• Imprisoned

What was the occupation of the accused surgeon in front of King Hammurabi?

• Surgeon

• Carpenter

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

What happened to the Babylonian Empire after Hammurabi's death?

• It declined

• It remained the same

• It was conquered by another empire

• It expanded further

What did scribes do with the Code of Hammurabi after Hammurabi's death?

• Ignored it

• Destroyed it

• Copied it for writing practice

• Used it for religious ceremonies