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Hammurabi and his Code

Hammurabi and his Code. Essential Questions. Why did write down these laws and punishments? What laws have endured throughout human civilization and are now part of our laws? Which laws no longer apply to our culture that did apply to Babylonian culture?. Hammurabi – Who was he?.

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Hammurabi and his Code

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  1. Hammurabi and his Code

  2. Essential Questions • Why did write down these laws and punishments? • What laws have endured throughout human civilization and are now part of our laws? • Which laws no longer apply to our culture that did apply to Babylonian culture?

  3. Hammurabi – Who was he? • Became king of the Babylonian Empire c. 1792 • Wrote the code in 1760 BCE • Died c. 1750 BCE • Conquer much?

  4. Why is the code important? • First ever recorded code of laws • Specific crime = specific punishment • Made allowances for all groups (men, women, rich, poor, slave, free person)

  5. Explore the code • Pick 6 laws • Tell me: • 1) The number of the law • 2) Who is the law aimed at? • 3) Does this law apply today? • If so, how? • Example • 1) Law #258 • 2) This law targets land owners and wealthy citizens • 3) Yes, This law applies through minimum wage.

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