Hammurabi's Code

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was Hammurabi's role in ancient history?
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Hammurabi was the king of Babylonia and is best known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, known as Hammurabi's Code.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many laws were included in Hammurabi's Code?
Back
Hammurabi's Code consisted of 282 laws.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the significance of Hammurabi's Code?
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Hammurabi's Code is significant because it was one of the earliest codes of laws that applied to everyone in the society, establishing a standard for justice.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who received lesser punishments under Hammurabi's Code?
Back
Free men who owned land typically received lesser punishments for crimes compared to slaves and women.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did Hammurabi ensure that his laws were known to the public?
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Hammurabi had his laws carved on steles and placed in temples so that everyone could see and know them.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stele?
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A stele is a stone or wooden slab, often used to commemorate or display important information, such as laws.
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CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What principle is reflected in Hammurabi's Code regarding punishment?
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Hammurabi's Code reflects the principle of 'an eye for an eye,' meaning that punishments were often based on the severity of the crime.
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CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
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