Deciphering Hammurabi's Legacy

What was the primary purpose of Hammurabi's code?

• To establish a trade agreement with neighboring territories

• To provide a set of laws for moral guidance

• To unify the diverse groups within his empire under a single set of laws

• To document the history of his reign

In which year did Hammurabi begin to rule?

• 1754 BC

• 1792 BC

• 1772 BC

• 1800 BC

Hammurabi's code is one of the earliest examples of what type of law?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Written law

• Common law

What was the main way Hammurabi's code was enforced?

• Through a democratic court system

• By the king's personal guard

• Through local governors

• By public display and enforcement of the laws

Why did Hammurabi create this set of laws and how did it change Mesopotamia?

What was the impact of Hammurabi's code on future legal systems?

• It discouraged the use of written laws

• It influenced the development of legal systems in other civilizations

• It was quickly forgotten and had no lasting impact

• It led to the abolition of the death penalty

• In Hammurabi's court, it did not matter if you were rich or poor. If you broke the law, and were found guilty, you would be punished. 

• True

• False

1. Provide at least 2 examples of specific laws or regulations from the Hammurabi Code?

2. Be sure to number each example.

What material was Hammurabi's code inscribed on?

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• A stone stele

• Bronze plates

Describe in your own words how Hammurabi's code reflected the social hierarchy of his time.