Hammurabi's Code Flashcards
1
Q
What was the name of the most famous king from Babylon?
A
Hammurabi
2
Q
Why was Hammurabi so famous?
A
He is famous for creating the Code of Hammurabi, a vast collection of laws the covered most areas of life.
3
Q
What is a “code”?
A
A collection of laws, like a dress code or code of conduct
4
Q
Why is Hammurabi’s code so important?
A
It was one of the first attempts to write down a society’s laws.
