Old Babylon Flashcards
1
Q
Timeline of Old Babylon?
A
1830-1550 BC
2
Q
What does the old babylon period consist?
A
The law code of hammurabi
3
Q
Who ruled mesopotamia during this period?
A
King Hammurabi - Babylon
4
Q
What is Hammurabi best known for?
A
He is best known for his law code inscribed on a black basalt stele?
5
Q
What material is the law code stele made out of?
A
Black basalt
6
Q
What does the law code indicate?
A
It indicates the importance of relationship of law to the fabric of society
7
Q
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
8
Q
Where is the law code inscribed?
A
The low code of hammurabi is inscribed on the bottom of the stele.
