The Ancient Babylonian Leader Hammurabi Quiz

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    What was he best known for? 

    •  Code of Ur-Nammu
    •  Code of Hammurabi
    •  Laws of Eshnunna
    • Code of Lipit-Ishtar
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The ancient world was full of inspiring, influential leaders who changed the course of human history. The ancient Babylonian leader Hammurabi was one such individual. He was well known for being a benevolent king who greatly valued ethics and justice. Take the fun quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about this fantastic ancient ruler. Did you know taking fun quizzes is a great way to learn new things? So, why not give this quiz a try? Get ready to travel through time and learn! Have fun!

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  • 2. 

    Which dynasty did he belong to? 

    • Dynasty I (Amorite)

    • Dynasty II (1st Sealand)

    • Dynasty III (Kassite)

    • Dynasty VII (Elamite)

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following was amongst the great accomplishments during his reign? 

    • Bringing peace

    • Bring justice to the society

    • Founding the first Babylonian empire

    • All of the above

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  • 4. 

    King Hammurabi claimed to receive the knowledge of the law from which ancient god? 

    • Nergal

    • Ereshkigal

    • Inanna

    • Shamash

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  • 5. 

    For how many years did his reign last?

    • 12 years

    • 30 years

    • 42 years

    • 85 years

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  • 6. 

    What was the most remarkable feature of The code of Hammurabi?

    • Presence of Eye for eye, tooth for tooth philosophy

    • It contained  idea of presumption of innocence (Innocent until guilty)

    • Presence of laws that guaranteed a bountiful compensation to the victim

    • None of the above

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  • 7. 

    What does  "Hammurabi-ili" means?

    • Hammurabi is my one and only king

    • Hammurabi is my protector

    • Hammurabi is my god

    • Hammurabi is my one true love

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  • 8. 

    What was the name of his son who succeeded to the throne after him? 

    • Sin-Muballit

    • Samsu-iluna

    • Abi-Eshuh

    • Ammi-Ditana

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  • 9. 

    When did he die? 

    • In 1730 BC

    • In 1750 BC

    • In 1769 BC

    • In 1755 BC

  • 10. 

    When was he born? 

    • 1833 BC

    • 1777 BC

    • 1750 BC

    • 1810 BC

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