Hammurabi's code
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- Q1What was the main purpose of Hammurabi's Code?To establish laws and justice in societyTo create a calendar for farmingTo declare war on neighboring kingdomsTo build large pyramids30s
- Q2What type of legal system is exemplified by Hammurabi's Code?A democratic systemA theocratic systemA system of written lawsAn oral tradition30s
- Q3Which of the following is a famous principle found in Hammurabi's Code?The right to free speechEqual voting rightsProtection of wildlifeAn eye for an eye30s
- Q4In which ancient civilization was Hammurabi's Code created?EgyptRomeBabylonGreece30s
- Q5How did Hammurabi's Code influence future legal systems?It eliminated all forms of punishmentIt was only used for trade agreementsIt created a system without any lawsIt served as a model for many later laws30s
- Q6What was one way people were punished under Hammurabi's Code?They were honored with titlesThrough fines or physical punishmentsThey were exiled to another countryThey were given rewards30s
- Q7What role did social class play in Hammurabi's Code?It determined the severity of punishmentsIt ensured equal rights for everyoneIt was not considered at allIt guaranteed freedom of speech30s
- Q8Which innovation is associated with Hammurabi's Code?The codification of lawsCreation of written languageInvention of the wheelDevelopment of agriculture30s
- Q9What was a common feature of the laws in Hammurabi's Code?They were vague and generalThey were specific and detailedThey changed every yearThey only applied to the king30s
- Q10What materials were used to inscribe Hammurabi's Code?Wood and metalPapyrus and silkStone and clay tabletsParchment and scrolls30s