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What ancient civilization is primarily associated with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
What ancient civilization is primarily associated with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Which term refers to a type of ancient city characterized by a ziggurat and surrounding land?
Which term refers to a type of ancient city characterized by a ziggurat and surrounding land?
The principle of 'an eye for an eye' mentioned in the text is associated with which legal code?
The principle of 'an eye for an eye' mentioned in the text is associated with which legal code?
Who was the ruler known for creating the world's first written legal code?
Who was the ruler known for creating the world's first written legal code?
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What region is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization' due to its early advancements?
What region is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization' due to its early advancements?
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Who overran the Sumerian city-states and set up the first empire in world history?
Who overran the Sumerian city-states and set up the first empire in world history?
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What is the name of the code that significantly influenced law codes in later civilizations?
What is the name of the code that significantly influenced law codes in later civilizations?
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Where was the Code of Hammurabi inscribed?
Where was the Code of Hammurabi inscribed?
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Which river valley civilization was influenced by the Code of Hammurabi?
Which river valley civilization was influenced by the Code of Hammurabi?
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Which major world religions show influence from the precepts of Hammurabi’s code?
Which major world religions show influence from the precepts of Hammurabi’s code?
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What punishment is mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi for a person who puts out the eye of another?
What punishment is mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi for a person who puts out the eye of another?
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What was the fate of the Akkadian Empire due to attacks from neighbors?
What was the fate of the Akkadian Empire due to attacks from neighbors?
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What key region was under the control of Hammurabi after he gained power in Babylon?
What key region was under the control of Hammurabi after he gained power in Babylon?
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What was a significant consequence of a series of weak kings after Hammurabi's death in 1750 B.C.?
What was a significant consequence of a series of weak kings after Hammurabi's death in 1750 B.C.?
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Based on the text, what was a distinguishing feature of Hammurabi's code compared to earlier Sumerian laws?
Based on the text, what was a distinguishing feature of Hammurabi's code compared to earlier Sumerian laws?
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Which river supported a strong economy in Mesopotamia?
Which river supported a strong economy in Mesopotamia?
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In Mesopotamian society, what was the role of women in marriage according to Hammurabi's code?
In Mesopotamian society, what was the role of women in marriage according to Hammurabi's code?
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What was the consequence a husband could impose on his wife according to Hammurabi's code if she neglected her home or humiliated him?
What was the consequence a husband could impose on his wife according to Hammurabi's code if she neglected her home or humiliated him?
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Which term best describes the society in Mesopotamia during Hammurabi's time?
Which term best describes the society in Mesopotamia during Hammurabi's time?
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How did fathers exercise control over their children according to Hammurabi's laws?
How did fathers exercise control over their children according to Hammurabi's laws?
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