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What is Hammurabi most famous for?
What is Hammurabi most famous for?
What is depicted in the stele of Hammurabi?
What is depicted in the stele of Hammurabi?
What title was given to Hammurabi due to his conquests?
What title was given to Hammurabi due to his conquests?
What was the relationship between Babylonia and Assyria?
What was the relationship between Babylonia and Assyria?
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What lasting influence did the Code of Hammurabi have?
What lasting influence did the Code of Hammurabi have?
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Study Notes
Hammurabi's Code
- Hammurabi is most recognized for his Code of Hammurabi - a comprehensive set of laws that determined the structure of Babylonian society.
- The Stele of Hammurabi is a stone monument that depicts Hammurabi receiving the law from the sun god Shamash.
- It includes the Code of Hammurabi inscribed upon it in cuneiform script, offering a unique insight into Babylonian law and culture.
Hammurabi and Babylonia
- Hammurabi was known as the "King of the Four Quarters" due to his conquests and expansion of the Babylonian Empire.
- The relationship between Babylonia and Assyria was one of competition and conflict.
- They fought for control of key trade routes, resources, and political dominance in Mesopotamia.
Lasting Influence
- The Code of Hammurabi is considered one of the earliest and most complete legal codes in history.
- It influenced legal systems throughout the ancient world and has provided significant insights into the societal structure, values, and norms of ancient Mesopotamia.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Babylonia and the city of Babylon with this quiz! Learn about the relationship with Assyria, Hammurabi's Code, and the significance of Babylon as the capital of Babylonia.
