Hammurabi's Code
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast Hammurabi's Code with modern legal systems, identifying similarities and differences in their approaches to law and punishment.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe two ways in which Hammurabi's Code differs from modern legal systems in its approach to justice and punishment.
2. Identify and explain one principle present in Hammurabi's Code that can also be found in modern legal systems.
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