Practice Hammurabi’s Code (c. 1772 Bce) (3.1) - Unit 5: Governance, Rights, and Societies

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Question 1.
What is Hammurabi's Code?
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Think about laws that everyone must follow.
Question 2.
What does 'lex talionis' mean?
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Consider a punishment that matches the offense.
3Question 3.
What is the principle of lex talionis?
- The right to argue in court
- An eye for an eye
- The right to bear arms
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Think of a well-known phrase regarding retaliation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Hammurabi’s Code treated all people equally under the law.
- True
- False
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Consider whether everyone received the same punishment.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Hammurabi's Code in establishing social order in Babylonian society. Discuss both its strengths and the limitations it had.
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Consider both the intended outcomes of the code and the societal response to it.
Question 6.
How would the principles of Hammurabi’s Code be perceived in a modern context? Consider its impact on contemporary justice systems.
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Reflect on how laws today aim to be more inclusive and equitable.

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