Hammurabi Quiz

Who was Hammurabi?

• Hammurabi was a Greek philosopher.

• Hammurabi was a Roman general.

• Hammurabi was an ancient Babylonian king.

• Hammurabi was a Chinese emperor.

In which ancient civilization did Hammurabi rule?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Babylon

• Rome

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

• A famous poem written by Hammurabi

• A lost treasure hidden by Hammurabi

• A well-preserved Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia.

• A type of ancient Babylonian currency

How many laws are there in the Code of Hammurabi?

• 100

• 282

• 500

• 1000

What is the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• To establish laws and regulations for the Babylonian society.

• To promote religious rituals and ceremonies.

• To establish a system of currency and trade.

• To record historical events in ancient Mesopotamia.

What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi in history?

• The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest known legal codes in history.

• The Code of Hammurabi is a religious text.

• The Code of Hammurabi was written in the 19th century.

• The Code of Hammurabi is a fictional creation.

What are some of the punishments mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi?

• fines, physical punishments, death penalty

• exile, imprisonment, public humiliation

Who discovered the Code of Hammurabi?

• Michael Johnson

• Jean-Vincent Scheil

• John Smith

• Sarah Davis

When do you think the Code of Hammurabi was discovered?

• 1901

• 1800

• 1950

• 2005

Where is the Code of Hammurabi currently located?

• Louvre Museum in France

• Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC

• British Museum in England

• Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.