Hammurabi’s Empire
What city became the capital of the Amorites around 2000 B.C.?
Babylon
What type of streets did Hammurabi create in Babylon?
Straight streets
What is Hammurabi best remembered for?
His Code of Laws
Who was the sixth king of Babylon who expanded its empire?
Hammurabi
What type of walls did Hammurabi build around the city?
Strong city walls
What helped Hammurabi unite his vast empire?
The Code of Laws
In what year did Hammurabi become king?
1792 B.C
Name one of the large projects Hammurabi directed during his reign
Irrigation canals (or magnificent temples)
What was one example of how social class affected punishment under Hammurabi’s code?
Landowners could be fined more heavily than slaves
What title did Hammurabi claim after conquering all of Mesopotamia?
King of Sumer and Akkad
How many years did Hammurabi spend on domestic improvements?
29 years
How many judges heard cases in Hammurabi’s legal system?
How long did it take Hammurabi to conquer all of Mesopotamia?
Eight years
What did Hammurabi build to improve agriculture in Babylon?
Irrigation canals
Name one civilization that was influenced by Hammurabi’s Code of Laws.
Ancient Greece (or Rome)