Hammurabi

What is a key difference between laws and rules?

• Laws are only for games, while rules are for nations.

• Rules are ratified by legislatures, while laws are agreed upon by participants.

• Laws govern large groups and have serious consequences, while rules are for smaller groups with less severe consequences.

• Rules are always written down, but laws are not.

From which ancient civilization does one of the oldest known lists of laws originate?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Rome

What unique legal principle was present in Hammurabi's Code, which was considered ahead of its time?

• The right to a trial by jury.

• The concept of innocent until proven guilty.

• The right to appeal a verdict.

• The establishment of public defenders.

What term describes a state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

What is a primary reason societies establish laws and rules?

• To allow individuals complete freedom without any restrictions.

• To prevent chaos and ensure order and safety.

• To make sure all citizens are always happy and never face challenges.

• To eliminate the need for personal responsibility.

What should be done to a carpenter who builds a house that collapses and kills the owner inside?

What should be done to a boy that slaps his father?

What should be done to a wife who makes fun of her husband?

Were Hammurabi's Laws fair? Why or why not?