Hammurabi's Code and Its Impact

The video explores the life and legacy of Hammurabi, a significant king in Mesopotamian history. It covers his rise to power, military campaigns, and the creation of his famous legal code, which influenced laws for centuries. Hammurabi's code is noted for its harshness and comprehensive nature. Despite the decline of his empire after his death, his laws continued to impact future legal systems, including those in the Hebrew Bible.

What is Hammurabi most famous for?

• Inventing the wheel

• Issuing one of the earliest written law codes

• Conquering Egypt

• Building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

What was one of Hammurabi's early administrative actions?

• Inventing a new writing system

• Constructing irrigation canals

• Establishing a new religion

• Building a large navy

Which kingdom did Hammurabi initially form an alliance with to defeat Ashnuna?

• Larsa

• Mari

• Egypt

• Elam

What was the justification Hammurabi used for conquering Larsa?

• A marriage alliance

• A trade dispute

• A prophecy from the gods

• Rim Sin's refusal to aid against Ashnuna and Elam

How many laws were included in Hammurabi's Code?

• 282

• 500

• 150

• 300

What was the punishment for giving false testimony in a capital offense case according to Hammurabi's Code?

• Imprisonment

• A fine

• Exile

• Death

Which of the following is an example of the 'eye for an eye' principle in Hammurabi's Code?

• If a man steals, he must repay double.

• If a man blinds another, his own eye shall be blinded.

• If a man lies, he must apologize publicly.

• If a man builds a house poorly, he must rebuild it.

What did Hammurabi claim was his divine purpose as a king?

• To build the largest empire

• To create a new religion

• To make justice prevail and protect the weak

• To conquer the world

What happened to Hammurabi's empire after his death?

• It was taken over by Egypt

• It went into decline and eventually crumbled

• It remained stable

• It expanded further

How did Hammurabi's Code influence future legal systems?

• It was copied and influenced laws in the Hebrew Bible

• It was only used in Babylon

• It was replaced by Roman law

• It was forgotten after his death