6.12 Hammurabi's Code

What was Hammurabi most famous for?

• His military conquests

• His code of laws

• His architectural designs

• His poetry

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How many laws were included in Hammurabi's Code?

• 100

• 200

• 282

• 350

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which concept is Hammurabi's Code known for?

• "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

• "Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth"

• "The early bird catches the worm"

• "Actions speak louder than words"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why was Hammurabi's Code significant in the context of civilization?

• It was the first written set of laws

• It was the longest set of laws

• It was the most lenient set of laws

• It was the most recent set of laws

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did social class affect the penalties in Hammurabi's Code?

• There was no effect of social class on penalties

• Penalties were harsher for crimes against the rich

• Penalties were harsher for crimes against the poor

• Penalties were the same for everyone

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was one of the purposes of Hammurabi's building and irrigation projects?

• To create more farmland

• To improve Babylon's defense

• To enhance trade routes

• To beautify the city

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how Hammurabi's improvements in tax collection might have supported his building projects.

• By reducing the need for taxes

• By providing more funds for construction

• By eliminating the need for labor

• By increasing the population

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of Hammurabi's Code on modern legal systems. Which aspect is still relevant today?

• The use of harsh physical punishments

• The idea of specific penalties for specific crimes

• The focus on social class in determining penalties

• The lack of written documentation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What reasoning might Hammurabi have used to justify harsher penalties for crimes against the wealthy?

• Wealthy individuals were more likely to commit crimes

• Wealthy individuals had more influence and power

• Wealthy individuals were less important to society

• Wealthy individuals were more likely to forgive crimes

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Predict how the concept of "eye for an eye" might affect societal behavior in Hammurabi's time.

• It would encourage more crime

• It would deter people from committing crimes

• It would have no effect on crime rates

• It would make people more forgiving

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking