Question

the code of hammurabi
is this a primary or a secondary source?
who created the source?
when was the source created?
what information does the source provide?
what is the complete mla citation for the source?
part 2: analyzing your sources
analyze the code of hammurabi by answering the following questions. your responses should be two to three complete sentences in length. this part of the assignment is worth 4 points.

1. how does the code of hammurabi punish crime? how does it compare to laws about crime today? (2 points)

Explanation:

1. Primary or secondary source: The Code of Hammurabi is a primary - source as it is an original ancient legal text created during the time of Hammurabi.
2. Creator: It was created by Hammurabi, the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty.
3. Creation time: It was created around 1754 BC.
4. Information provided: It provides a set of laws covering various aspects such as trade, property rights, family law, and criminal law in ancient Babylonia.
5. MLA citation: Since there are multiple translations and editions, a general form could be: Hammurabi. "The Code of Hammurabi." Translator's name (if applicable), Edition details (if applicable).
6. Punishment in the Code of Hammurabi and comparison to modern laws: The Code of Hammurabi often used the principle of "an eye for an eye" (lex talionis) for punishment. For example, if a person broke another's bone, their bone would be broken in return. Modern laws are more focused on rehabilitation, fines, imprisonment, and consider factors like intent and mitigating circumstances more comprehensively.

Answer:

1. Primary source
2. Hammurabi
3. Around 1754 BC
4. A set of ancient Babylonian laws on trade, property, family, and crime
5. Hammurabi. "The Code of Hammurabi." Translator's name (if applicable), Edition details (if applicable)
6. The Code used lex talionis. Modern laws focus on rehabilitation, fines, imprisonment and consider intent more.