Hammurabi's Code and Its Impact

The video explores the discovery and significance of the Code of Hammurabi, an ancient legal code carved on a stele found in Iran. Created by King Hammurabi of Babylon, the code unified various city-states under a single set of laws. It includes over 250 laws with harsh punishments, often based on social class. The code also addresses women's rights and various societal issues. Its principles, like the presumption of innocence, have influenced modern legal systems.

What was the primary reason Hammurabi created a universal set of laws?

• To expand Babylon's territory

• To appease the Sun God

• To increase trade with neighboring regions

• To establish order and unify different cities

According to Hammurabi's Code, what was the punishment for robbery?

• Death

• Exile

• Fines

• Imprisonment

How did Hammurabi's Code determine the punishment for causing a death?

• By the location of the crime

• By the intent of the perpetrator

• By the social status of the victim

• By the severity of the crime

What was a significant factor in the application of justice in Hammurabi's Code?

• The social class of the accused and accuser

• The time of day the crime occurred

• The type of crime committed

• The age of the accused

What rights did women have under Hammurabi's Code?

• The right to serve in the military

• The right to own property and divorce

• The right to hold public office

• The right to vote

Which aspect of modern law is influenced by Hammurabi's Code?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The presumption of innocence

• The right to bear arms

• The right to free speech

What was the minimum wage for a potter according to Hammurabi's Code?

• Three shekels per year

• Six bore of corn per year

• Four euros per year

• Five gears per year

How did Hammurabi's Code address trade and liability?

• By allowing unrestricted trade

• By setting fixed prices for goods

• By establishing rules for fair trade and liability

• By banning foreign trade

What was the purpose of the laws carved into the black stone pillar?

• To honor the Sun God

• To serve as a historical record

• To act as a permanent set of legal precedents

• To display Hammurabi's wealth

What is a notable feature of Hammurabi's Code that has survived in modern legal systems?

• The concept of trial by combat

• The use of juries

• The right to present evidence and witnesses

• The requirement of unanimous verdicts