Code of Ur-Nammu
True or false: This code is the second oldest surviving law code
False
It is the oldest surviving law code
An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law
What is a crime?
Do Not Pass GO, do not collect $200. This punishment hits you where it hurts. The wallet
What is a fine?
Also known as "prevention". This reason is designed to stop people from committing the crime on the basis of its punishment
What is deterrence?
This culture is credited with creating the law code
Who are the Sumerians?
From the original Sumer located in modern-day southern Iraq, they are the oldest civilisation in their region
The sufferers of these crimes are individuals, whether personally known or not by the criminal
What is crimes against the person?
Much like a rock in your shoe, this punishment is designed to cause physical discomfort or pain
What is corporal punishment?
Used as method after committing a crime. This is done to help previous offenders change their behaviour and be better contributors to society
What is rehabilitation?
This ancient region houses the culture credited with creating the Code of Ur-Nammu
What is Mesopotamia?
More specifically, southern Mesopotamia. As a whole, Mesopotamia covers modern-day Iraq and parts of Iran, Kuwait, Syria and Turkey
I steal from the rich and give to myself. These types of crimes are done to benefit myself
What is crimes against property?
Off with your head! This punishment is very permanent and results in the death of the criminal
What is capital punishment?
Revenge is a dish best served cold. This reason is based on the idea of getting back at the criminal
What is retribution?
This 50 year span is the time it is believed the code was first written
What is 2100-2050BCE?
Only I can hurt myself. These types of crime have a way of only affecting the criminal
What is a victimless crime?
Games on your laptop? This will see you suffering an indoor lunch
What is detention?
For the betterment of society. It is believed that it is best for the general public to have criminals moved away for this particular reason
What is societal protection?
Which person is believed to have written the code?
Who is Shulgi? Who is Ur-Nammu?
The king at the time, who the codes are named after, or his son are both potential authors of the code.
We have to find the real number. This is done when we can't trust crime statistics as not all crimes are reported
What are Victimisation Surveys?
These ask samples of people if they have had any experiences with crime without reporting it
Unlike the mighty Wests Tigers, you have finished 16th on the ladder of the NRL. This is your award
What is the wooden spoon?
What is denunciation?