Hammurabi's Code and Its Impact

Hammurabi's Code and Its Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the discovery and significance of the Code of Hammurabi, an ancient legal code carved on a stele found in Iran. Created by King Hammurabi of Babylon, the code unified various city-states under a single set of laws. It includes over 250 laws with harsh punishments, often based on social class. The code also addresses women's rights and various societal issues. Its principles, like the presumption of innocence, have influenced modern legal systems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Hammurabi created a universal set of laws?

To expand Babylon's territory

To appease the Sun God

To increase trade with neighboring regions

To establish order and unify different cities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Hammurabi's Code, what was the punishment for robbery?

Death

Exile

Fines

Imprisonment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hammurabi's Code determine the punishment for causing a death?

By the location of the crime

By the intent of the perpetrator

By the social status of the victim

By the severity of the crime

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in the application of justice in Hammurabi's Code?

The social class of the accused and accuser

The time of day the crime occurred

The type of crime committed

The age of the accused

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rights did women have under Hammurabi's Code?

The right to serve in the military

The right to own property and divorce

The right to hold public office

The right to vote

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aspect of modern law is influenced by Hammurabi's Code?

The right to a speedy trial

The presumption of innocence

The right to bear arms

The right to free speech

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the minimum wage for a potter according to Hammurabi's Code?

Three shekels per year

Six bore of corn per year

Four euros per year

Five gears per year

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