Question

circle the best answer:

1. hammurabi was like the ultimate ______ of his kingdom:

a) teacher b) principal c) janitor d) coach

1. if a builders house collapsed and killed someone, what happened to the builder?

a) they paid a fine b) they were executed c) they fixed the house d) nothing

1. where did hammurabi put his laws so everyone could see them?

a) in his palace b) in libraries c) in the town square d) in temples

1. how many oxen might a thief pay back if they stole from a rich person?

a) 2 b) 5 c) 10 d) 20
creative thinking

1. modern school laws: if you were king/queen of your school, write 3 laws you would create and post in the hallway:

law #1:
law #2:
law #3:

1. fair or unfair? do you think it was fair that rich people, middle - class people, and slaves got different punishments for the same crimes? explain your answer in 2 - 3 sentences:
2. then vs. now: how do you think a doctor today would feel about hammurabis rule that theyd lose their hand if a patient died during surgery? write your thoughts:

Explanation:

1. Hammurabi was a king - like a principal overseeing a school (kingdom), so principal is the best fit.
2. Under Hammurabi's Code, if a builder's house - collapse killed someone, the builder was executed as a severe punishment.
3. Hammurabi's laws were inscribed on stelae and placed in temples for all to see.
4. According to Hammurabi's Code, a thief stealing from a rich person might pay back 20 oxen.

Answer:

1. b) Principal
2. b) They were executed
3. d) In temples
4. d) 20