6.12 - Hammurabi's Code 3 Video

What type of laws are included in the Code of Hammurabi?

• Only criminal laws

• Only laws about public officials

• Only family laws

• A variety of laws including contract, liability, and family laws

How did the Hammurabi Code evolve over time?

• It became more complex to address new situations

• It was replaced by another code

• It became simpler

• It remained unchanged

Which other legal document shows continuity with the Hammurabi Code?

• The Old Testament

• The Napoleonic Code

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Magna Carta

What is missing from the Hammurabi Code that is common in modern legal systems?

• A section on family law

• A political constitution

• A section on contract law

• Laws about public officials

What was the king's responsibility according to the Hammurabi Code?

• To the merchants

• To the people

• To the gods

• To the neighboring kingdoms