Explore the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest written legal codes, through this reading comprehension quiz. Assess your understanding of its main ideas, features of the Babylonian Empire, and its impact on later laws. Ideal for enhancing historical and legal knowledge.
King Hammurabi developed laws that were fair to everyone.
The Babylonians were more advanced than the Akkadians.
King Hammurabi created one of the first written legal codes.
Daily life during Babylonian times was difficult for citizens.
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It was founded by the Amorites.
Its people had to pay high taxes.
It was located next to the Akkadian Empire.
Its king were disorganized.
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Blocks of stone or wood
Pieces of paper
Sheets of soft metal
Walls of public buildings
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Removed
Borrowed
Withheld
Changed
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Service in the army
Stealing objects
The printing of money
Personal injury
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Their rulers neglected Hammurabi's code.
They lasted longer than the Babylonian Empire.
They were governed without clear laws.
Their laws closely resembled those of Babylon.
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