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Unit 1: The Code of Hammurabi Study Guide

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What was the main purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

To establish equality for all members of Babylonian society
To ensure the protection of the wealthy and powerful (correct)
To create laws based on compassion and forgiveness
To abolish slavery and grant equal rights to women

Why did Hammurabi attribute his laws to the Gods?

To gain the favor and support of the male noblemen
To instill fear and respect for the laws among the people (correct)
To establish a legal system based on compassion and mercy
To promote equality and justice for all members of society

What does the hierarchy of power in the Babylonian society reveal about its structure?

It ensured that the poor and slaves had equal rights as the male noblemen
It placed women and slaves at the top of the social hierarchy
It promoted a society based on equality and justice for all
It reflected a male-dominated society with significant power differentials (correct)

What type of justice was the basis for many of Hammurabi's laws?

Retribution-based justice emphasizing punishment for wrongdoing (A) Signup and view all the answers

How were accidental and deliberate actions treated under Hammurabi's Code?

Both accidental and deliberate actions received the same punishment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why were female relatives or slaves sometimes expected to accept retribution instead of the actual wrongdoer?

To protect the powerful and privileged from facing consequences for their actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the Code of Hammurabi, what consequence does it state for someone caught committing robbery?

Death penalty (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Mosaic Law differ from the Code of Hammurabi regarding the punishment of deliberate actions?

Mosaic Law is stricter towards deliberate actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What concept was common in both the Code of Hammurabi and present-day laws?

Restitution for victim of crime (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Mosaic Law demonstrate care for the poor?

By commanding landowners to leave a portion of their crops for the poor to harvest (C) Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental legal principle does the Rule of Law uphold?

Equal application of law to all members of society (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which law emphasizes more on punishing deliberate actions rather than accidents?

Code of Hammurabi (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Mosaic Law differ from the Code of Hammurabi in terms of gender specificity?

Mosaic Law is less gender-specific than the Code of Hammurabi (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Mosaic Law and the Code of Hammurabi regarding theft?

Code of Hammurabi imposes harsher penalties for theft. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Mosaic Law demonstrate a concern for individuals affected by natural disasters?

By holding individuals responsible for natural disasters. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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