Exploring the Legacy of Hammurabi and Ancient Babylon

The video explores the rise of Babylon under Hammurabi, who expanded the empire through military conquests and strategic alliances. Hammurabi's reign was marked by infrastructure improvements and the implementation of the Code of Hammurabi, a set of 282 laws. Despite his achievements, the empire declined due to a lack of bureaucratic structure, leading to its eventual collapse.

Who declared himself king of Babylon in 1812 BC?

• Hammurabi

• Sin-Muballit

• Rim-Sin

• Shamshi-Adad

What was one of Hammurabi's early actions to improve Babylon?

• Executing Rim-Sin

• Conquering Assyria

• Building a new palace

• Forgiving all debt

Which kingdom invaded Mesopotamia during Hammurabi's reign?

• Assyria

• Elam

• Larsa

• Mari

What was the outcome of the alliance between Hammurabi and Rim-Sin?

• They conquered Assyria together

• They repelled the Elamite forces

• They built new temples

• They divided Babylon's territory

How did Hammurabi respond to Rim-Sin's limited support against Elam?

• He forgave him

• He formed a new alliance

• He laid siege to Larsa

• He abdicated the throne

Which kingdom did Hammurabi conquer after Mari?

• Assyria

• Kish

• Elam

• Larsa

What was Hammurabi's trademark military tactic?

• Using elephants in battle

• Building temporary dams

• Poisoning water supplies

• Using chariots

How many laws were included in the Code of Hammurabi?

• 200

• 100

• 350

• 282

What was a significant flaw in the Code of Hammurabi?

• It categorized people into classes

• It was too lenient

• It was written in Greek

• It had no laws about property

What led to the decline of the Babylonian Empire after Hammurabi's death?

• Natural disasters

• Lack of a strong bureaucratic system

• Rebellion by slaves

• Invasion by Elam