Exploring the Code of Hammurabi and Its Impact on Law

What was Hammurabi primarily known for?

• His law code

• His building projects

• His religious reforms

• His military conquests

Which dynasty did Hammurabi belong to?

• The Akkadian Dynasty

• The Amorite Dynasty

• The Assyrian Dynasty

• The Sumerian Dynasty

What significant construction did Hammurabi undertake to improve his kingdom?

• A large temple

• A massive wall

• A canal for transporting goods

• A grand palace

Which city did Hammurabi first target in his conquests?

• Mari

• Larsa

• Ishnuna

• Elam

What was the outcome of the conflict between Babylon and Mari?

• Babylon destroyed and sacked Mari

• Mari became a vassal state of Babylon

• Babylon and Mari formed an alliance

• Mari defeated Babylon

What was Hammurabi's approach to ruling his empire after his conquests?

• He isolated Babylon from other cities

• He focused on further military expansion

• He delegated power to local rulers

• He concentrated on legal and judicial reforms

How many laws did Hammurabi's original law code contain?

• 200

• 300

• 150

• 282

Where was Hammurabi's law code rediscovered?

• Babylon

• Ur

• Susa

• Nineveh

What principle did Hammurabi's law code establish for the first time?

• Divine right of kings

• Trial by combat

• Presumption of innocence

• Guilty until proven innocent

What is the famous phrase derived from Hammurabi's law code?

• An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

• The king's word is law

• Justice for all

• Innocent until proven guilty