Old Babylon Flashcards

1
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Timeline of Old Babylon?

A

1830-1550 BC

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2
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What does the old babylon period consist?

A

The law code of hammurabi

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3
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Who ruled mesopotamia during this period?

A

King Hammurabi - Babylon

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4
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What is Hammurabi best known for?

A

He is best known for his law code inscribed on a black basalt stele?

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5
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What material is the law code stele made out of?

A

Black basalt

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6
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What does the law code indicate?

A

It indicates the importance of relationship of law to the fabric of society

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What is the composition of the law code of hammurabi stele?

A

The stele is shown -
Hammurabi standing before the akkadian sun god - Shamash
Shamash is shown on a mountain
Shamash is wearing a horned cap

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Where is the law code inscribed?

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The low code of hammurabi is inscribed on the bottom of the stele.

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