Exploring Hammurabi's Code

Who was Hammurabi and when did he rule?

• Hammurabi was a Greek philosopher who lived around 300 BC.

• Hammurabi was a Roman general who ruled from 500 BC to 450 BC.

• Hammurabi was a king of Babylon who ruled from approximately 1792 BC to 1750 BC.

• Hammurabi was an Egyptian pharaoh who reigned from 1500 BC to 1450 BC.

What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• To outline the duties of government officials.

• To promote trade and commerce among nations.

• To create a religious code for worship practices.

• To establish laws and ensure justice in society.

How did Hammurabi's Code define justice?

• Justice was defined as fairness and retribution, ensuring that penalties were proportionate to the offenses.

• Justice was based solely on the wealth of the offender.

• Justice was defined as a strict punishment without consideration of circumstances.

• Justice was determined by the whims of the ruling class.

What were the different social classes in Babylon?

• The different social classes in Babylon were: ruling class, priests, merchants, artisans, farmers, and slaves.

• landowners, teachers, craftsmen, herders

• nobles, scholars, traders, laborers

• kings, warriors, farmers, bakers

How did the Code of Hammurabi influence modern legal systems?

• It focused solely on religious laws without any secular influence.

• It introduced the concept of trial by jury.

• The Code of Hammurabi influenced modern legal systems by establishing written laws, principles of justice, and the idea of proportional punishment.

• It eliminated the need for written laws altogether.

Can you name one famous law from Hammurabi's Code?

• A law against stealing bread

• A law that mandates free education

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

• A law requiring public service

What was the significance of the phrase 'an eye for an eye'?

• It suggests a philosophy of forgiveness and mercy.

• It advocates for extreme punishment without limits.

• It promotes the idea of revenge as a moral duty.

• It represents the principle of retributive justice and proportionality in punishment.

How did Hammurabi's role as king affect his laws?

• Hammurabi's laws were only enforced in times of war.

• Hammurabi's role as king had no impact on the laws of his kingdom.

• Hammurabi's laws were created by his advisors without his input.

• Hammurabi's role as king allowed him to create and enforce a codified set of laws that promoted stability and reflected his vision of justice.

What materials were used to inscribe the Code of Hammurabi?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

• Diorite

How did the Code address issues of trade and commerce?

• The Code focused solely on agricultural regulations.

• The Code eliminated all trade tariffs and restrictions.

• The Code mandated a single currency for all transactions.

• The Code addressed issues of trade and commerce by standardizing regulations and providing dispute resolution mechanisms.