1. Aim #7: Just how “just” was Hammurabi’s Code?
Study for tomorrow’s Unit #1 test. Optional review sheet also due tomorrow.

2. I. Rise of Hammurabi
In 1792 B.C. Babylonian king Hammurabi conquered the Sumerian and Akkadian city-states and established an empire in Mesopotamia.

3. I. Rise of Hammurabi
B. Hammurabi’s Code: Written code of laws. Based on the idea of retribution (“an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”) and punishments that vary according to social status (rich will be punished less harshly than the poor).

4. Period 3 Teams Ridwawn – Courtney Jad – Olivia Mackenzie – Philip
Rebecca C – Jack
Aidan – Vicky
Gabe - Becca
Ryan – Nikki
Paul - Darien
Samantha - Stephen
Katherine - Nicholas
Jonathan – Rachel
Michael N – Ev
Michael M – Alexa
Suraj – Ava

5. Period 9 Teams Aidan – Emily Connor – Alissa Nolan – Ethan
Noemie – Michael – Andrew
Derek – Emma
Liz – Luke
Thomas – Justyn
Alex – Cici
Jack – Allyson

6. Questions on the Reading
Which argument in the play did you agree with more: Nasira’s or Nabushum’s? Why?
Even though Hammurabi’s Code seems harsh by today’s standards, why is it still considered a turning point in human history?
Are there any similarities between Hammurabi’s Code and laws in the United States today? What are the differences?