Branch of law that deals with offenses against others, robbery, assault, murder, etc.
What is criminal law
200
King of Babylon in 1790 BC, brought much of Mesopotamia under his empire.
What is Hammurabi
200
True or false Hammurabis code encouraged personal vengeance and limited social order?
False- it limited vengeance and encouraged social order.
300
300 laws on stone pillars
What is Hammurabi Code
300
Aside from his code, Hammurabi was also known for his successes in: (list 2)
What is irrigation (public works), military (defense), reparation to temples (public works and complex religions)
400
Private rights, business contracts, property, taxes, marriage are all part of
What is civil law
400
The Patron god of Babylon
What is Marduk
500
What are 2 examples of a women's rights according to Hammurabi's code?
What is (1) own property and pass on to her children (2) If woman was blameless in marriage problems with husband, she could leave marriage; if not, then she was thrown in the river.