๐๏ธ Topic Summary
Hammurabi's Code was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes. Proclaimed by Babylonian King Hammurabi, who reigned from 1792-1750 BC, the code consisted of 282 laws with scaled punishments, adjusting "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (lex talionis) as graded depending on social status, of slave versus free man.
Think of it like the first-ever attempt to make sure everyone followed the rules, kind of like the guidelines you have at school or at home, but way older! It covered everything from trade to family life and even farming. By understanding these laws, we can understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
๐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term to its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Code |
A. Compensation for damages or injury. |
| 2. Lex Talionis |
B. A set of written laws or rules. |
| 3. Justice |
C. Fairness; upholding what is right. |
| 4. Retribution |
D. Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong. |
| 5. Restitution |
E. The principle of "an eye for an eye." |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the following paragraph about Hammurabi's Code:
Hammurabi's Code was created by King _________ in ancient _________. The code consisted of _______ laws that covered many aspects of daily life. A key principle was "an eye for an ______," meaning punishment should fit the ______. The code shows us a lot about the values and _______ of the people who lived during that time.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
If you were creating a set of rules for your school, what is one rule from Hammurabi's Code that you would include, and why?
