- Read the passage about Hammurabi’s Code and answer the questions based on the text.
- Identify key facts: Hammurabi was king of Babylon around 1792–1750 BCE; his code is one of the oldest known written legal codes.
- Note that the code was inscribed on a large stone stele and included 282 laws covering civil, criminal, and commercial matters.
- Understand the principle of “an eye for an eye” (lex talionis) as a central feature of the code.
- Recognize that punishments varied by social class — nobles, commoners, and slaves received different penalties for similar offenses.
- Acknowledge that the code aimed to bring justice and order, and its public display ensured transparency.
- Answer specific questions using direct evidence from the text, such as who created the code, when, where it was found, and how it reflected societal values.
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