Hammurabi's Code
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's code?
The purpose of Hammurabi's code was to establish a Rule of Law. It defines criminal acts and determines punishment for violators.
The Ancient Mesopotamians lived between what 2 rivers?
The Ancient Mesopotamians lived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Where is Mohenjo-Daro?
Mohenjo-Daro is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
Greece's land is very rocky. How did this affect agriculture?
This affected agriculture in the way that many Greeks would eat grapes and hunt for their food.
The Ten Commandments are also known as what?
The ten commandments are also known as the Decalogue.
What is the oldest known code of laws in human history?
The oldest known code of laws in human history is Hammurabi's code.
Which civilization was the first to establish city-states?
The Sumerians where the first to establish city-states. They did this around 3,000 B.C.
Some people think the skeletons at Mohenjo-Daro is because of what kind of blast?
What was the largest sea near Ancient Greece?
The largest sea near Ancient Greece is the Mediterranean sea.
What is the definition of polytheistic?
Polytheism is a belief or worship of several gods.
What is a double standard in Hammurabi's Code?
What is the Latin definition of Cuneiform?
The Latin definition of Cuneiform is 'Wedge-shaped'.
What were houses made of in Mohenjo-Daro?
They were made of fired and mortar bricks on wooden structures.
What were the main items Greeks would buy from overseas?
They would mainly buy grain, timber for building, animal hides, and slaves.
After Jesus died, his disciples proclaimed he was _______
After Jesus died, his disciples proclaimed Jesus was resurrected and appeared to them.
According to Hammurabi's Code, you are liable for...
Pictograms were the earliest forms of ...?
Pictograms were the earliest form of writing.
What are the names of the two greatest buildings of Mohenjo-Daro?
The two greatest buildings of Mohenjo-Daro are The Great Bath and The Great Canary.
In what year did city-states become popular in Greece?
They became popular around 700 B.C.
Why was becoming a monk was hard for Martin Luther?
It was hard for Martin Luther to become a monk because his father wanted him to be a lawyer.
In the Family Law of Hammurabi's Code, who has complete control over the family?
In the Family Law in Hammurabi's Code, the father has complete control over the family.
Where were Scribes employed?
They were employed in temples and palaces.
Why did The Great Canary have air ducts?
The Great Canary had this so that grains could air dry and bereft of extreme moisture.
The council is made up of how many men from how many tribes?
The council is comprised of 50 men from 10 different tribes.
Why was Martin Luther excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church?
He was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church because he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church.