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What was the Code of Hammurabi?

A new set of laws introduced by a powerful king in ancient Mesopotamia

A collection of stories and myths from ancient Mesopotamia

A religious text outlining the beliefs of the Sumerians and Akkadians

A compilation of almost three hundred laws on every aspect of life (correct)

What was the consequence for a man who brought an accusation against another man, charging him with murder, but could not prove it?

The accused shall be put to death

The accuser shall be put to death (correct)

The accused shall go to the sacred river

The accuser shall take possession of the accused's house

What was the punishment for a man who bore false witness in a case involving life?

He shall be put to death (correct)

He shall be banished from the kingdom

He shall go to the sacred river

He shall take possession of the accused's house

What did the Code of Hammurabi aim to establish?

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What was the significance of Marduk sending Hammurabi to rule the people?

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The Code of Hammurabi

A well-preserved Babylonian code of law from ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to around 1754 BCE
Established by Hammurabi, the sixth king of the First Dynasty of Babylon
Comprised of 282 laws, divided into three main sections: civil, criminal, and administrative laws

Consequences for False Accusations

If a man accused another of murder but could not prove it, his accusation was considered a false charge
The accuser was to be punished, with a corresponding punishment being inflicted on him

Punishment for False Witness

A man who bore false witness in a case involving life was to be put to death

Purpose of the Code

Aims to establish justice, fairness, and social order in ancient Babylonian society
Ensured that the strong did not oppress the weak, with the goal of maintaining social harmony

Significance of Marduk's Involvement

Marduk, the patron god of Babylon, was believed to have sent Hammurabi to rule the people
Hammurabi's divine right to rule was thus justified, and his codes of law were considered sacred and divinely inspired

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Test your knowledge of the Code of Hammurabi, a set of laws from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the societal norms and principles of justice in this historical legal code.