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Hammurabi's Code

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was Hammurabi’s Code considered important in ancient Mesopotamia?

a)

It helped organize religious ceremonies

b)

It established clear rules and punishments

c)

It described farming techniques

d)

It listed the names of kings

2.
Many of Hammurabi’s laws were based on which idea?
a)
“Innocent until proven guilty”
b)
“All men are created equal”
c)
“No taxation without representation”
d)
"An eye for an eye"
3.

Which responsibility was most important for a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia?

a)

Managing trade routes

b)

Overseeing construction projects

c)

Maintaining order and security

d)

Organizing festivals

4.
What is a "city- state" in Mesopotamia?
a)
An independent city with its own government
b)
A religious site where people worshipped the gods
c)
A small village with no leader
d)
A group of cities that work together
5.

Which ancient city-state was governed by Hammurabi, known for his code of laws?

a)

Athens

b)

Sumer

c)

Egypt

d)

Babylon

6.
Many punishments in Hammurabi’s Code were different depending on social class. This shows that Babylon had:
a)
A direct democracy
b)
A strict social hierarchy or pyramid
c)
No laws
d)
Total and complete equality
7.

What is one main purpose of having laws in a community?

a)

To make people unhappy

b)

To create confusion

c)

To ensure safety and fairness

d)

To limit freedom for everyone

8.

Hammurabi’s Code had different punishments for people of different social classes.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
Some laws in Hammurabi’s Code dealt with business and debt, showing economic importance.
a)
False
b)
True
10.
Hammurabi's Code included laws on marriage and family life
a)
False
b)
True
11.

Hammurabi’s Code included laws about property ownership and theft.

a)

False

b)

True

12.

In ancient Mesopotamia, who was responsible for making and enforcing laws?

a)

Farmers

b)

Priests

c)

Merchants

d)

The king

13.

Which of the following best describes the main idea behind Hammurabi’s Code?

a)

To promote equality among all citizens

b)

To establish clear rules and consequences

c)

To abolish social classes

d)

To encourage trade with neighboring regions

14.

What type of punishment was commonly used in Hammurabi’s Code?

a)

Imprisonment for all crimes

b)

Physical punishment based on the crime

c)

Fines regardless of the offense

d)

Community service

15.

Hammurabi’s Code influenced later legal systems in history.

a)

False

b)

True