Hammurabi's Code and Legal Principles

The video discusses the discovery of the stele containing Hammurabi's Code, a set of laws from ancient Mesopotamia. Hammurabi, a Babylonian king, established these laws to unify his empire. The code includes harsh punishments and reflects social inequalities, particularly affecting women. Despite its severity, elements of the code, like the presumption of innocence, influence modern legal systems.

Where was the stele containing Hammurabi's Code discovered?

• India

• Greece

• Iran

• Egypt

Who is depicted alongside Hammurabi at the top of the stele?

• The Moon God

• The Sun God

• The God of War

• The God of Wisdom

What was Hammurabi's primary goal in creating a universal set of laws?

• To expand his empire

• To build more temples

• To bring about the rule of righteousness

• To increase taxes

What was the punishment for committing a robbery according to Hammurabi's Code?

• Exile

• Death

• Fines

• Imprisonment

How was guilt determined if someone was thrown into the Euphrates River?

• By a jury's decision

• By the survival of the accused

• By the king's decree

• By the testimony of witnesses

What was the punishment for a builder if a house he constructed collapsed and killed the homeowner?

• Exile

• Death

• Imprisonment

• A fine

How did punishments vary in Hammurabi's Code?

• Based on the location of the crime

• Based on the social class of the individuals involved

• Based on the type of crime

• Based on the time of the crime

What rights did women have according to Hammurabi's Code?

• To become priests

• To inherit property and divorce their husbands

• To vote

• To serve in the military

What modern legal principle is found in Hammurabi's Code?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The presumption of innocence

• The right to remain silent

• The right to a public defender

What was Hammurabi's intention for his code of laws?

• To be a temporary set of rules

• To be a permanent set of legal precedents

• To be a religious text

• To be a historical record