Code of Hammurabi

Who was Hammurabi?

• A) A famous scientist

• B) A king of Babylon

• C) A Greek philosopher

What was the Code of Hammurabi?

• A book of fairy tales

• A list of laws

• A map of ancient Babylon

How many laws were in the Code of Hammurabi?

• 50

• 100

• 282

What was one important idea in the Code of Hammurabi?

• People should always tell jokes

• The strong should not harm the weak

• Everyone should wear the same clothes

What was a common punishment in the Code of Hammurabi?

• Paying a fine or losing a body part

• Time-out in a quiet room

• Doing community service

What famous phrase is often linked to the Code of Hammurabi?

• An apple a day keeps the doctor away

• Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth

• Actions speak louder than words

Where was Babylon, the kingdom ruled by Hammurabi, located?

• In South America

• In ancient Mesopotamia

• In China

• In Europe

Why was the Code of Hammurabi important?

• It was the first set of laws ever written

• It helped people understand fair rules

• It got you out of an escape room

How did people know about the laws in Hammurabi’s time?

• They were written on a giant stone

• They were posted on social media

• Everyone had a copy in their house

What did the Code of Hammurabi teach about justice?

• That people should be treated the same for the same crime

• That only rich people had to follow the laws

• That kings could do whatever they wanted

• That laws didn’t really matter