History Chaptyer 2 # 9: Code of Hammurabi

Why was having a justice system important to the advancement of early civilization?

• A justice system led to a more stable society.

• It allowed for unlimited power in the hands of a single ruler.
• It hindered technological advancements.
• It promoted chaos and anarchy.

To be a judge in early justice systems, you must be _____.

• unbiased and knowledgeable
• experienced and just
• honest and impartial
• respected and obeyed

The first recorded code of law was _____.

• Code of Justinian
• Code of Ur-Nammu
• Code of Draco
• Code of Hammurabi

What was Hammurabi's code?

• A form of currency in ancient Babylon
• A military strategy used by the Babylonian army
• A collection of recipes from ancient Mesopotamia
• A set of laws created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi around 1754 BC.

Who was King Hammurabi?

• King Hammurabi was a Roman emperor.
• King Hammurabi was a Greek philosopher.
• King Hammurabi was a Chinese emperor.
• King Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty.