Problem
• Summarize The Code of Hammurabi. What is the purpose, and primary theme, of this document? Explain.
• Based on your reading of laws #1-25, what was the most common punishment for most crimes? What does this punishment say about life during Hammurabi's time?
• Read laws #141-150. What do these laws reveal about gender roles in ancient Babylon? Are there any protections for women in these laws? Explain.
• Based on your reading of Hammurabi's Code and Chapter One in the textbook, analyze the following statement (is it true or false, and why): Ancient civilizations were often highly sophisticated and innovative. Your answer should be at least two complete paragraphs and should contain an example from the textbook and an example or quote from Hammurabi's Code. Please include a citation for the textbook information.