Hammurabi's Code

The following selection is from the introduction of Hammurabi’s Code. As you read, pay attention to the religion of Babylonia. What did people believe in?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

The following selection is from the introduction of Hammurabi’s Code. As you read, pay attention to the religion of Babylonia. Who were their gods?

• Marduk and Anu

• Zeus and Hera

• Ra and Osiris

• Odin and Thor

What does the word 'sublime' mean?

• greatest

• ordered

• highly thought of, grand

What does the word 'decreed' mean?

• greatest

• ordered

• highly thought of, grand

What does the word 'exalted' mean?

• greatest

• ordered

• highly thought of, grand

What must be proved if someone takes over a field and obtains no harvest?

• The field was barren

• The weather was unfavorable

• The person did not cultivate properly

• The seeds were of poor quality

What must a person do if they let a field lie fallow?

• Plant crops immediately

• Leave it unplanted for a period

• Water it regularly

• Harvest the existing crops

What happens if someone is too lazy to maintain their dam and it breaks?

• The dam will remain intact.

• The dam will break, causing flooding.

• The dam will repair itself.

• The dam will become stronger.

What is the consequence if someone cannot replace the corn they have ruined?

• They must pay a fine.

• They will face legal action.

• They will be forgiven.

• They must apologize.

What is the penalty for felling a tree in someone else's garden without their knowledge?

• A fine of $500

• Community service

• Imprisonment for up to 6 months

• No penalty