1. Historical Significance
Nov. 15th, 2016

2. Hammurabi’s Code
The code was created so that everyone would know the laws & punishments for breaking them
The Code of Hammurabi was named after a Hammurabi (first ruler of the first Babylonian dynasty) in ancient Mesopotamia.
Was created between 1792 BCE- 1750BCE
The Code is the earliest known record of law set forth by a government.
It contains 282 Laws; Included laws that covered trade, business and prices, family law, criminal law, and civil law.
Two innovations- 1 for collecting taxes that were fair, another that set prices and wages for his people

4. In what ways is this event, person (people) or object historically significant?

5. Understanding: In what ways/how were people affect by the event, person (people) or object? What changes were made within this civilization because of this event, person or object?

6. Quantity: How many people’s lives were affected?
Who was affected by this?

7. Durability: How long lasting were the changes of this event, person or object? Does this event, object or idea still exist?

8. Revealing: How does this event, person (people) or object help us to understand the past?

9. Resonant or Relevant: How does this event, person (people) or object shed light on issues or problems that concern us?

10. Of what larger story or argument might this event, person (people) or object be a part?

11. Explain if the historical significance of this object will change over time.

12. Now Its Your Turn!!!!