The Code of Hammurabi

Description: The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes in history. It was created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the 18th century BCE. The code covers a wide range of topics, including criminal law, civil law, and family law. It is a valuable source of information about the legal system and society of ancient Babylon.
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Who created the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. King Hammurabi

  2. King Nebuchadnezzar

  3. King Ashurbanipal

  4. King Sargon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi was created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the 18th century BCE.

When was the Code of Hammurabi created?

  1. 18th century BCE

  2. 17th century BCE

  3. 16th century BCE

  4. 15th century BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi was created in the 18th century BCE.

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. A collection of laws

  2. A religious text

  3. A historical document

  4. A work of literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi is a collection of laws that were created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the 18th century BCE.

What topics does the Code of Hammurabi cover?

  1. Criminal law

  2. Civil law

  3. Family law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi covers a wide range of topics, including criminal law, civil law, and family law.

What is the most famous law in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. The law of retaliation

  2. The law of compensation

  3. The law of witnesses

  4. The law of property


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law of retaliation is the most famous law in the Code of Hammurabi. It states that if someone injures another person, the injured person can retaliate by inflicting the same injury on the offender.

What is the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. To establish justice

  2. To maintain order

  3. To protect the weak

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Code of Hammurabi is to establish justice, maintain order, and protect the weak.

How was the Code of Hammurabi enforced?

  1. By the king

  2. By the judges

  3. By the priests

  4. By the military


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi was enforced by the judges.

What was the punishment for breaking a law in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. Death

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Fines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The punishment for breaking a law in the Code of Hammurabi could be death, imprisonment, or fines.

What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. It is one of the earliest written legal codes

  2. It is a valuable source of information about ancient Babylonian society

  3. It influenced the development of later legal systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi is significant because it is one of the earliest written legal codes, it is a valuable source of information about ancient Babylonian society, and it influenced the development of later legal systems.

Where is the Code of Hammurabi located today?

  1. The Louvre Museum in Paris

  2. The British Museum in London

  3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

  4. The Pergamon Museum in Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi is located in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

How many laws are there in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. 282

  2. 283

  3. 284

  4. 285


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 282 laws in the Code of Hammurabi.

What is the longest law in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. Law 1

  2. Law 10

  3. Law 100

  4. Law 200


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Law 200 is the longest law in the Code of Hammurabi.

What is the shortest law in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. Law 1

  2. Law 10

  3. Law 100

  4. Law 200


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Law 1 is the shortest law in the Code of Hammurabi.

What is the most controversial law in the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. The law of retaliation

  2. The law of compensation

  3. The law of witnesses

  4. The law of property


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law of retaliation is the most controversial law in the Code of Hammurabi because it allows the injured person to retaliate by inflicting the same injury on the offender.

What is the legacy of the Code of Hammurabi?

  1. It influenced the development of later legal systems

  2. It is still used in some countries today

  3. It is a reminder of the importance of justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legacy of the Code of Hammurabi is that it influenced the development of later legal systems, it is still used in some countries today, and it is a reminder of the importance of justice.

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