Babylon and the Code of Hammurabi

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Babylon and the Code of Hammurabi Global History and Geography I Mr. Cox

Bellringer Essential Question Provide an example of a document that contain laws. Essential Question What is the major theme of the Code of Hammurabi? What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

I. The Babylonian Empire City-State of Babylon conquered much of Mesopotamia King Hammurabi expanded the empire, took over Sumer. Golden Age of Mesopotamian Culture ensued Art/Architecture Cuneiform writing developed

II. Hammurabi’s Code Code of Hammurabi: a collection of laws posted an a public pillar. Criminal Law Civil Law (proper conduct) First code of laws every published publically

Problems Severe punishments (An eye for an eye) Non-literate population

Close-Reading Activity Excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi Directions As a class, we will read through the following excerpt from the “Code of Hammurabi”. As we read through the excerpt, you will do the following: Highlight important information (main ideas, facts, etc) Underline and star (*) people or places Circle examples of an example of a punishment that represents an “eye for an eye”

Essential Questions What is the major theme of the Code of Hammurabi? What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

Homework 9th Grade: Finish Code of Hammurabi worksheet